APPLICATIONS, CHECKLISTS AND FORMS
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PLEASE NOTE:
Permit applications that require plan review will be accepted 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Monday – Tuesday –Thursday – Friday and from 10:30 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday.
Permit applications that do not require plan review will be accepted 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Monday–Tuesday–Thursday–Friday and from 10:30 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday.
If you know which applications, checklists and forms you need for your project, click the links below to view and print them individually. If you are uncertain what is necessary for your project, we have outlined the forms necessary in the
Development Process section.
Note: The following forms, checklists and information sheets are maintained as PDF files. Get Adobe Reader 
If you do not have Excel 2007, the legacy version (Excel 97-2003) is here. You need to download and save it to your computer to use the fillable forms.
If you do not have Excel - the Coversheet, Site plan, 1 page Application and the Checklist are available at the front counter in the Building Department, or you can use the New Single Family Residence Application or the Single Family Addition/Alteration Application forms provided in PDF format below, using your own site plan and the checklist included in the Application packet.
APPLICATIONS New Single Family Residence/ 2 Unit Accessory Structure Application and Checklist (PDF) NOTE: New Single Family Residence permits can include the demolition work.
Single Family Addition/Alteration Application and Checklist (PDF)
Commercial/Industrial/Multifamily Application and Checklist (PDF)
For New Commercial/Industrial and New/Additions/Alterations for Multifamily.
For New or Rehabilitative construction to a Multiunit building, please see
RCW64.55Commercial Tenant Improvement Permit Application and Checklist (PDF)
If your project includes HVAC equipment, mechanical or elevator equipment and penthouses, roof access stair enclosures, and similar equipment or appurtenances that extend above the roofline, please click on the following for
regulations on Rooftop Appurtenances (PDF)
Apply for simple electrical, mechanical and plumbing permits online at MyBuildingPermit.com . Click on the following links for easy step-by-step instructions on how to apply online:
If you are a Homeowner applying for your own permit.
If you are Contractor registering to apply for permits.
Electrical Permit Application (PDF)
You may also apply for simple electrical permits online at
www.MyBuildingPermit.com Be sure to read the checklist to see if plans will be required. (No plan review for single family or low voltage)
When Electrical Plans Required (PDF)
Mechanical Permit Application (PDF)
Plumbing Permit Application (PDF)
Single Family Equipment sizing for space heating and space cooling systems
WSU Extension Energy Program has developed code compliance spread sheets for prescriptive energy code compliance (WSEC chapter 6), and a component performance code compliance (WSEC chapter 5). Both of these worksheets have a simple heating system sizing method attached. For heat pumps and air conditioners, approved engineering is required, such as Manual J available from ACCA.orgFor prescriptive heating and cooling options, see the City of Kirkland interpretation.
You may also apply for simple mechanical or plumbing permits online at www.MyBuildingPermit.com
Sign Permit Application and checklist (PDF)
Demolition Permit Application and checklist (PDF) Due to changes to the Planning and Community development Tree plan ordinance, 4 copies of the site plan are now required with the appropriate required tree retention/protection information. See the attached checklist for details.
Re-roofing Permit Application and Checklist (PDF)
Land Surface Modification Application and Checklist (PDF) LSM's can now include demolition work.
Move Permit Application and Checklist (163 KB PDF) This is a 22-page application packet - the security agreements and bonds will be required depending on the type of move and the threshold dimension/weight of the structure being moved. Read or print pages 1-4 first to determine which of the security agreements and bonds will be needed. The License to Enter and Release of License to Enter must be on City of Kirkland watermarked paper. Please ask a permit technician for these forms if required.
Fire Protection Permit Application (PDF) (This is a 3-page packet including the fee schedule and application checklists for both Fire Alarm and Fire Sprinkler submittals. If you need the application only, choose to print page 1 only.)
IFC Fire Permit Application & Fee Schedule (PDF)
MISCELLANEOUS FORMS
Revisions/Additions Submittal Form (PDF)
Request for Change of Address (PDF)
Pre-Submittal Conference Application form (PDF)
One Year Application or Permit Extension Request form (PDF)
Complaint Investigation Request (PDF)
Request for Access to Public Records (PDF)
City of Kirkland Inspection Requests (PDF)
Do you qualify for Fast Track Review? (PDF)
Owner as Contractor form (PDF) If you are doing your own work, not using a licensed contractor.
Alternate Methods, Materials or Modifications Request form (PDF)
CHECKLISTS
Due to the many changes to regulations and procedures, many of the checklists are now included with the applications above so that you get all of the information you need to provide on your plans and to properly fill out the applications.
Calculating Average Building Elevation (PDF)
When to apply for Single Family projects, and what you need to bring (PDF)
Accessory Dwelling Unit Checklist (ADU) (PDF)
Commercial/Industrial/Multifamily Permit Application Requirement Checklist (PDF) (This checklist has changed due to changes in the Zoning code. please call Planning department for appropriate Tree plan regulations for your project, and to check on Lighting Requirements in the Rose Hill Business district).
EXPRESS PERMIT TIP SHEETS
Basic Decks (PDF)
Ground-Mounted Mechanical Units (PDF)
Rooftop Appurtenances (PDF)
Single Family 1st Floor Additions (PDF)
Tenant Improvements (PDF)
FAST TRACK CHECKLIST
Fast Track Checklist(PDF)
RESIDENTIAL ENERGY FORMS
The New Improved Builder's Field Guide for energy and ventilation is now available for your use at the WSU Energy program site
Residential Energy Forms Select Zone 1
For further information see:
Washington State University Energy Program
COMMERCIAL ENERGY FORMS
Non-residential forms are available courtesy of the Northwest Energy Efficiency Council. You will need Acrobat Reader and Win Zip on your computer to download.
IMPORTANT JOB SITE RECYCLING NEWS!
The King County GreenTools program
provides technical assistance, grants and hands-on training to help users create green projects efficiently and effectively. There is a "construction Recycling section on their site, and an "Incentives and Grants" section to help you save money as you help to save the landfills from construction waste.