If you are buying a permit for the first time or are unsure which permit to get:
Check to see if you need a permit
Simply checking the list of which alterations require permits could save you time and money. You may not need a permit for the type of work you're doing. Or, you may need a different kind of permit, especially if your project includes electrical work.
Find out about electrical permits
If the electrical work takes place outside your home, you need an electrical permit. If the electrical work takes place inside your home, you need a manufactured/mobile home permit.
Check plan submittal requirements before you buy a permit
Some alterations require you to submit plans for approval before you buy a permit.
Find out if your project needs to submit plans.
Learn about inspections if you refinance or sell your home
You might need a Homeowner Requested Inspection (HRI). An HRI is often needed to disclose unpermitted work before you refinance or sell your manufactured or mobile home.
Find out how much a permit and inspection will cost
View the current permit and inspection fees (app.leg.wa.gov) in the Washington Administrative Code.
Contractors
- Buy a permit without a My L&I account.
All you will need is your Contractor ID and UBI number.
- Sign up or log on to My L&I.
Buy permits and request inspections through My L&I so you can do the following:
- Track account balances.
- Review your L&I permits and inspection history.
- Open a Contractor Deposit (CD) account with L&I.
An owner or principle of the company must first fill out and sign the Application to Establish an Factory Assembled Structure Deposit Account with the Dept. of Labor & Industries (F120-116-000) and submit it to L&I by following the directions on the application. Once registered, you can deposit money into your CD account using the CD account deposit slip (F622-081-000).
- Pay for permits with a Visa, MasterCard, Discover and American Express credit cards.
- We also accept e-Check, a one-time withdrawal from your checking account.
Other Ways To Buy a Permit
- By mail.
- Download a Manufactured/Mobile Home Permit Application (F622-036-000).
- Mail the completed form and your payment to the L&I office nearest you.
- Go to the L&I office nearest you.
- Download a Manufactured/Mobile Home Permit Application (F622-036-000), or pick one up at your local L&I office.
- Bring the completed form to your local L&I office, and pay by cash, check, money order, Visa, or Mastercard.
Next, do the work.
