Building Permits in Yakima

Yakima's Code Administration office administers building permits and provides an Online Permit Center for permit-related services and digital plan submittal.

Current adopted codes

Washington's current statewide construction-code cycle is based on the 2021 IBC, IRC, IMC, IFC, UPC and Washington State Energy Code, with state amendments, effective March 15, 2024. The next 2024 statewide cycle is scheduled for May 3, 2027, so it is not presented here as current. Yakima applicants should also check City amendments and discipline-specific requirements.

Permits and inspections

Yakima provides digital plan-submittal instructions and online permit services through Code Administration. Building inspections are scheduled through the City's published inspection hotline. Required inspections depend on the work authorized by the permit; no generic sequence is stated.

Fees and review timing

Yakima directs applicants to its Master Fee Schedule, with Code Administration charges listed under building-code and licenses/permits sections. Because the City does not publish one review duration or fee formula applicable to every building permit, this page does not estimate one.

Official sources

• Yakima Code Administration / Online Permit Center: https://www.yakimawa.gov/services/codes/
• Yakima schedule of fees: https://www.yakimawa.gov/services/codes/schedule-of-fees/
• Washington State Building Code Council current codes: https://sbcc.wa.gov/state-codes-regulations-guidelines
• Washington SBCC current 2024-code adoption status: https://sbcc.wa.gov/

Disclaimer: Confirm Yakima local amendments, exact fees, permit exemptions and project-specific inspection requirements before filing.