Permit Fee Schedule
Planning and Development Services
Skagit County collects fees to cover the cost of processing applications for development permits and other permits issued by the Planning & Development Services department.
REFUNDS
The Department may refund up to:
- 80% of the plan review fee paid when an application for a permit is withdrawn or canceled before the department reviews the plans.
- 80% of the permit fee paid if construction on the permitted work has not started.
- Any fee which was erroneously paid or collected.
- 80% of a Comprehensive Plan Amendment application fee if the applicant withdraws the application before docketing, or the Board of County Commissioners does not docket the application.
Impact fees are a type of one-time charge permit applicants pay to help finance their proportionate share of the cost of the roads, parks, schools, and other facilities necessary to serve new development. Impact fees are usually due at the time a building permit is issued. While Skagit County does not levy its own impact fees, it collects them for certain other jurisdictions when permits are issued within their boundaries. For more information, see www.skagitcountywa.gov/cfp.
- Skagit County Impact Fee Schedule (adopted by Ordinance 20160010 and amended by Ordinance 20230003)
In addition to any other fees, the Department may assess civil or criminal penalties as daily fines as described in SCC Chapter 14.44 and RCW 90.58.210.
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Code Compliance Violations |
Fee |
| Building Violations | 100% of the resulting building permit fee |
| Land Use Violations | 100% of the resulting planning fee |
| Critical Areas Violations | 200% of the resulting critical areas fee |
| Shoreline Violations | 100% of the resulting planning fee |
| Appeal | |
| To Hearing Examiner for Code Enforcement Action | $1,550.00 |
In addition to the fees listed in this fee schedule, the fees below may apply depending on the proposed project.
Building Permits
MISCELLANEOUS BUILDING PERMITS
If a permit is not specifically identified, valuation-based plan and permit review fees will apply.
Valuation based fees not otherwise specified shall be a minimum of $310.00. Additional review fees may apply, see Additional Review fees.
| Permit Type | Fee |
| Bulkheads and retaining walls | Valuation based plan and permit review fee |
| C-PACER | 1% of amount financed, minimum $2,500.00, maximum $15,000.00 |
| Decks/Patios | Valuation based plan and permit review fee |
| Demolition Permit | Valuation based permit fee only |
| Fences | Valuation based plan and permit review fee |
| Flood Area Development Permit | $500.00 |
| Foundations | Valuation based plan review and permit fee. Valuation based on $15.00 per square foot |
| Residential Mechanical Permit | $310.00 base fee + $15 per fixture |
| Commercial Mechanical Permit | Valuation based plan and permit review fee |
| Residential Plumbing Permit | $310.00 base fee + $15 per fixture |
| Commercial Plumbing Permit | Valuation based plan and permit review fee |
| Prefabricated metal carport/storage | $465.00 flat fee |
| Shipping Containers | $465.00 flat fee (up to 3 containers) |
| Signs | Valuation based plan and permit review fee |
| Water Storage Tanks | Valuation based plan and permit review fee |
| Wireless Facility Eligibility Determination | $315.00 |
Valuation Based Permit Fees
Each building permit includes a Plan Review Fee (charged at time of application) and a Permit Fee (charged when the permit is issued). Both fees are based on project valuation. Additional Review fees may apply, see Additional Review fees.
| Total Valuation | Fee |
| $1 - $500 | $33.00 |
| $501 - $2,000 | $33.00 for the first $500, plus $3.85 for each additional $100, or fraction thereof, |
| $2,001 - $25,000 | $90.75 for the first $2,000 plus $15.15 for each additional $1,000 or fraction thereof |
| $25,001 - $50,000 | $439.20 for the first $25,000 plus $11.00 for each additional $1,000 or fraction thereof |
| $50,001 - $100,000 | $714.20 for the first $50,000 plus $9.25 for each additional $1,000 or fraction thereof |
| $100,001 - $500,000 | $1,176.70 for the first $100,000 plus $6.68 for each additional $1,000 or fraction thereof |
| $500,001 - $1,000,000 | $3,848.70 for the first $500,000 plus $5.53 for each additional $1,000 or fraction thereof |
| $1,000,001 - $5,000,000 | $6,613.70 for the first $1,000,000 or fraction thereof plus $4.04 for each additional $1,000 or fraction thereof. |
| $5,000,001 and over | $22,773.70 for the first $5,000,000 or fraction thereof plus $2.57 for each additional $1,000 or fraction thereof. |
Manufactured Home Permit Fees
If adding a foundation, slab or basement, additional fees apply.
| Type | Fee |
| Manufactured Home | $625.00 |
| Modular Home | $625.00 |
| Commercial Coach | $625.00 |
| Title elimination | $155.00 |
Administrative Fees for Non-Trust Lands
within the Swinomish Reservation
When a fee-simple parcel is located within the reservation, the applicant has a choice to have either Skagit County, or the Swinomish Indian Tribal Community perform the lead role with application review and inspections. The agency not selected for the lead role will perform an administrative review. The administrative review fees can be deducted from the fees for the lead reviewer when a receipt is submitted to the lead agency.
| Residential Building Permit | |
| Size | Fee |
| 50-500 sq. ft. | $100 |
| 501-1,000 sq. ft. | $200 |
| 1,001-2,499 sq. ft. | $400 |
| 2,500-4,999 sq. ft. | $800 |
| 5,000 sq. ft. and over | $2,500 |
| Commercial / Industrial Building Permit | |
| Size | Fee |
| 50-500 sq. ft. | $300 |
| 501-1,000 sq. ft. | $500 |
| 1,001-2,499 sq. ft. | $700 |
| 2,500-4,999 sq. ft. | $2,500 |
| 5,000 sq. ft. and over | $2,500 plus $100 for every 1,000 sq. ft. or fraction thereof over 5,000 sq ft |
| Other Actions |
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| Size | Fee |
| Major Development (long plats, binding site plans, etc.) over $150,000 in value | $350 plus $10/lot |
| Non-residential development under $150,000 | $75 |
| Short plat | $200 plus $10/lot |
| Grading Permit | One-fourth of normal permit fee |
| On-site sewage (septic) permit | $50 |
Land Disturbance Activity
| Fee Levels for Plan Review and Inspection | Drainage 1 | Grading 2 | Fee | |
| Level 1 (a): Drainage only | 1-1,999 | $360.00 | ||
| Level 1 (b): Grading only | 1-500 | $360.00 | ||
| Level 1 (a) and (b) | 1-1,999 |
and |
1-500 | $750.00 |
| Level 2 | 2,000-4,999 |
and |
0-500 | $1,250.00 |
| Level 3 | 5,000-9,999 |
and/or |
501-4,999 | $2,475.00 |
| Level 4 | 10,000-39,999 |
and/or |
5,000-14,999 | $4,980.00 |
| Level 5 | 40,000-99,999 |
and/or |
15,000-69,999 | $12,350.00 |
| Level 6 | 100,000 or more |
and/or |
70,000 or more | $25,700.00 |
| Fee Levels for Plan Review and Inspection | Clearing | Fee | ||
| Level 1 | 1-6,999 | $775.00 | ||
| Level 2 | 7,000 or more | $1,250.00 | ||
| Level 3 | 32,670 – 65,339 | 0.75 – 1.49 acres: Native vegetation to lawn/landscape/pasture |
$1,750.00 | |
| Level 4 | 65,340 – 108,889 | 1.5 - 2.49 acres: Native vegetation to lawn/landscape/pasture |
$2,275.00 | |
| Level 5 | 108,900 - 217,779 | 2.5 – 4.99 acres: Native vegetation to lawn/landscape/pasture |
$2,900.00 | |
| Level 6 | 217,800 or more | 5 acres or more: Native vegetation to lawn/landscape/pasture |
$3,300.00 | |
| 1 New, replaced, or new and replaced hard surface per square feet. | ||||
| 2 Cut and/or fill in cubic yards whichever is greater. | ||||
| FIRE PROTECTION SPRINKLER SYSTEMS |
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| New or Alteration | Number of Heads | Plan Review Fee | Permit Fee |
| Commercial NFPA 13 and 13 R Systems Includes 2 inspections |
1-25 | $270.00 | $155.00 |
| 26-50 | $415 | $315 | |
| 51-100 | $465.00 | $390.00 | |
| 101-500 | $550.00 | $465.00 | |
| 501-1,000 | $815.00 | $700.00 | |
| 1,001 or more | $1,350.00 | $925.00 | |
| Residential 13d System Includes 2 inspections |
1-50 | $105.00 | $215.00 |
| 51-100 | $135.00 | $315.00 | |
| 101-1,000 | $415.00 | $775.00 | |
| Additional Fees May Apply | |||
| Commercial Fire Pump | $465.00 | ||
| Kitchen Hoods/Spray Booths - Includes 1 inspection | $465.00 | ||
| Alternative/Clean agent suppression systems - Includes 1 inspection | $465.00 | ||
| Residential Fire Pump | $155.00 | ||
| Underground Fire Main | $465.00 | ||
| Fire Suppression Tank | See Water Storage Tanks | ||
| FIRE ALARM AND DETECTION |
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| New or Alteration | Devices | Plan Review Fee | Permit Fee |
| Fire Alarm System | 1-10 | $135.00 | $155.00 |
| 11-50 | $215.00 | $315.00 | |
| 51-100 | $260.00 | $465.00 | |
| 101-200 | $550.00 | $625.00 | |
| 201-500 | $675.00 | $1,250.00 | |
| 501-1,000 | $810.00 | $1,850.00 | |
| Additional Fees May Apply | |||
| Transmitter Replacement | $315.00 | ||
| Panel Replacement | $315.00 | ||
| Smoke Control System | $525.00 plus Consultant Cost | ||
| Building Emergency Radio Coverage System | $315.00 | ||
| MISCELLANEOUS FIRE PERMITS | |
| Burn permit—Residential | $40.00 |
| Burn permit— commercial or land clearing | $215.00 |
| Fireworks Retail Stand | $100.00 |
| Fireworks Display Event | $200.00 |
| Fuel Tank Installation/Removal/Decommission—Residential | $215.00/each |
| Fuel Tank Installation/Removal/Decommission—Commercial | $415.00/each |
| Gates—Residential/Commercial | $155.00/each |
| Special Events/Temporary Tents | $155.00/each |
Land Use fees are based on the Department’s hourly rate. When staff time multiplied by the hourly rate exceeds the base fee, the Department may invoice additional review fees at the hourly rate.
Land Use fees include SEPA, legal publication(s), and posting of the site, as applicable. Additional Review fees may apply, see Additional Review fees
| Land Use Permits | Fee |
| Critical Area Evaluation | $625.00 |
| Land Use Permit Minor Revision | $925.00 |
| Special Use Permit - Administrative | $3,700.00 |
| Special Use Permit – Hearing Examiner | $5,815.00 |
| Special Use Permit—Temporary Manufactured Home | $1,400.00 |
| Special Use Permit – Board of County Commissioners | $11,100.00 |
| Wireless Services Eligible Facilities Determination | $465.00 |
| Appeals | |
| To Hearing Examiner | $2,175.00 |
| To Board of County Commissioners | $1,100.00 |
| Reconsideration of Decision | |
| Reconsideration of a Hearing Examiner Decision | $775.00 |
| Boundary Line Adjustment | |
| Boundary Line Adjustment / Lot Line Elimination | $925.00 |
| Comprehensive Plan Amendment | |
| Comprehensive Plan Amendment—Site-Specific Policy, Map Amendment or Rezone | $6,325.00 |
| Comprehensive Plan Amendment—Code Amendment | $1,350.00 |
| Development Agreement | |
| Development Agreement | $6,015.00 |
| Preliminary Land Division | |
| Short Land Division 1-4 lots | $6,700.00 |
| Long Land Division 5 or more lots | $10,800.00 |
| Binding Site Plans | |
| Binding Site Plan 1-8 lots | $8,325.00 |
| Binding Site Plan 9 or more lots | $11,100.00 |
| Final Land Division or Binding Site Plan | |
| Final Land Division | $1,550.00 plus $155.00 per lot |
| Final Binding Site Plan | $1,550.00 plus $155.00 per lot |
| Alteration or Vacation of Final Land Division or Binding Site Plan | |
| Alteration of Final Short Land Division 1-4 lots | $1,550.00 plus $155.00 per lot |
| Alteration of Final Binding Site Plan 1-8 lots | $1,550.00 plus $155.00 per lot |
| Alteration of Final Long Land Division 5 or more lots | $1,850.00 plus $155.00 per lot |
| Alteration of Final Binding Site Plan 9 or more lots | $1,850.00 plus $155.00 per lot |
| Vacation of Final Land Division or Binding Site Plan | $1,550.00 plus $155.00 per lot |
| Shoreline Development Permits | |
| Shoreline Substantial Development Permit | $6,125.00 |
| Shoreline Variance/Conditional Use Permit/Map Amendment | $6,125.00 |
| Shoreline Letter of Exemption | $625.00 |
| Variance Request | |
| Administrative | $3,700.00 |
| Critical Area Buffer Reduction 25% - 50% | |
| Zoning Requirements | |
| Hearing Examiner | $5,815.00 |
| Critical Area Buffer Reduction > 50% | |
| Hearing Examiner (not specified) | |
| Board of County Commissioners | $5,500.00 |
| Agricultural Land Preservation | |
| Board of County Commissioners (not specified) | |
| Miscellaneous Actions/Items | |
| Administrative Decision | $1.050.00 |
| Administrative Interpretation | $1,050.00 |
| Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) | Consultant Cost plus Staff Hourly Rate |
| Hazard Tree Removal | $155 |
| Joint Aquatic Resource Permit Application (JARPA) Review | $0 |
| Lot Certification—Reasonable Use Exception | $625.00 |
| Lot Certification—Standard | $625.00 |
| Pre-Application Meeting | $625.00 |
| Pre-Development Meeting | $0 |
|
SEPA – not associated with a land use action |
$725.00 |
Public Works Department
Permit Fee Schedule
Effective 1/1/2026
Utility Permit Classification
Establish the following permit classification for Utility Right-of-Way Permits:
Class A Work
Class A work has little or no effect on the right-of-way such as trenching outside of the road prism for 25 lineal feet or less, making an initial pavement cut of 4 square feet or less (to access existing utility only), or installing 5 or fewer new utility poles. Some examples of Class "A" work include aerial work, stringing cables on utility poles; accessing existing manholes, handholes and vaults; installing short side services and hydrants while breaking 4 square feet or less of pavement; raising valves; trimming trees; removal of nonmerchantable trees; providing cathodic protection; replacing above ground meters, transformers, closures, and pedestals; installing 2.5 by 2.5 feet or smaller splice boxes; and installing water sampling stations. No breaking of any PCC curb, gutter or sidewalk is allowed.
Class B Work
Class B work has a moderate effect on the right-of-way such as trenching outside of the road prism between 25 and 100 linear feet, making an initial pavement cut of between 4 and 15 square feet (to access existing utility only), removing 2 or fewer panels of PCC sidewalk, plowing cable outside roadway prism, installing 6 to 18 utility poles; removing up to 30 merchantable trees. Some examples of Class "B" work includes installing short side utility services while disturbing between 4 and 15 square feet of pavement, pushing or boring under a road, installing underground vaults, and constructing splice pits.
Class C Work
Class C work has a larger impact on the right-of-way such as, trenching outside of the road prism 101 to 300 lineal feet, making an initial pavement cut of 15 to 30 square feet (to access existing utility in one lane only), removing between 2 and 6 panels of PCC sidewalk, removing any curb and gutter, or installing more than 18 utility poles, removing more than 30 merchantable trees, constructing any CRP related work, or attaching to any bridge structure. Some examples of Class "C" work include constructing a main line or any open cut road crossing.
Class D Work
Class D work has a major impact on the right-of-way such as trenching outside of the road prism in excess of 300 lineal feet; making an initial pavement cut of 30 to 50 square feet; removing more than 6 panels of PCC sidewalk or adjacent curb; attaching utility to a bridge structure.
Pavement Cutting
Skagit County promotes a coordinated planning effort between the Department of Public Works and the franchised utility to minimize the need for cutting of BST pavement which isless than 48 months old or HMA pavement less than 84 months old.
Public Health Department
Schedule of Charges
Effective February 1, 2025
