Permitting Process

New Document Upload Feature

Now you can upload your completed your building, planning, and Fire Marshal permit applications and their related documents.

All of our PDF forms are now available for download in one location.

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Building Plan Pre-Approval

• Pre-Approval Policy
• List of Qualified Consultants

Building Plan Review Timelines

Updated 04/14/2025:

Foundation-Only = 2 weeks
Fast Track* = 2 weeks
Full Review = 4 weeks

*Fast Track reviews are for simpler projects that typically require less time to process & approve. These reviews include revisions, remodels/ additions, detached residential accessory structures, pools/ spas, manufactured homes, fences, decks, retaining walls

Water availability and Preliminary Site Analysis is required prior to submittal of a building permit.

• Permits required
• Adequate Water Supply Determination
• Design Criteria/Snow Load Request Form

Building Permit Applications Forms

Informational Bulletins

Residential Submittal Requirements

Residential Building Details

Manufactured Home Submittal Requirements

Flood Permit Submittal Requirements

Electronic Submittal Instructions

Design Criteria

Commercial Submittal Requirements

Code Interpretation Policies

County Code

• Kittitas County Code Title 14, Building and Constructions
• 2021 Washington State Building Codes
• 2021 Washington State Plumbing Code
• State Building Code Council (SBCC) Website

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