Why and When to Get a Permit

Why do I need a permit?

Permits are a way for the City of Spokane to regulate construction. They provide the first measure of assurance that buildings in the City are safe and sustainable; and licensed and bonded contractors or eligible property owners are completing that work.

When do I need a permit?

The City of Spokane requires permits to “construct, enlarge, alter, repair, move, demolish, or change the occupancy of a building or structure; or to erect, install, enlarge, alter, repair, remove, convert or replace any electrical, gas, mechanical, or plumbing system.”