Building Department

Online Permitting 

Visit the Permitting page for information on online applications Permitting.



Responsibilities

The responsibility of the Building department is to protect the public’s health, life safety, and general welfare on the Built Environment incorporating the development and application of best practices principles.


Inspections

If you have an online permit request your inspections by logging into your viewpoint cloud account, go to My Account > Inspections select your permit and then click Request Inspection. You will be prompted to choose a date and add comments. Please note:

  • All inspections must be scheduled at least 24 hours in advance. 
  • The cut off time for inspection requests is 3 p.m. 
  • Inspections can be scheduled during business hours between the hours of 8:00 am and 3:00 pm except holidays.

Alternatively, inspections can be scheduled by emailing permit.technician@duvallwa.gov or calling 425.788.1160 and providing the following information:

  • Permit Number
  • Address
  • Type of Inspection
  • Contact name and phone number


Construction Hours

Duvall Municipal Code 6.04.060 specifies hours for construction activities as follows:

  • Monday – Saturday: 7:00 am to 6:00 pm
  • Sunday and Holidays: No work allowed


All types of improvements regardless of requiring a building permit are subject to land use regulations, e.g. property setbacks. Please contact the Planning Department planning@duvallwa.gov or 425-788-1185, for more information.

Please read the State of Washington’s Requirements if you plan on acting as your own contractor.