Express Permitting:

Express permitting provides an option to receive permits within 2-3 business days and requires a 20% convenience fee.

• New single-family applications are processed online and paid for when application is made.
• Miscellaneous residential express permits are processed in-person and paid for when application is made.

Over-the-Counter Permitting:

After providing a complete submittal, typical turnaround time is usually within 15 business days. No convenience fee required.

• Review the Standard Residential Setback Requirements
• Assemble your application materials:
  • Over-the-counter Single Family Residential Application or
  • Information and guidelines for an online Express Permit-Single Family Dwellings Application

Miscellaneous Residential

• Assemble your application materials:
  • Review Kennewick’s Building Applications & Forms list for available miscellaneous permit applications 
    • Ensure all ALL items on the application checklists are on the plans
    • Ensure the parcel number/tax ID number is on your plans (Look it up using Kennewick’s Parcel Map)

After submitting your application package (Over-the-counter OR via Express) the city departments will review them to ensure completeness.  Subsequent submittals may be required for missing information.

• If applicable, review and respond to any questions from the city and resubmit

• If applicable, review and respond to any questions from the city and resubmit