Getting Started

The interactive zoning map allows you to determine the zoning designation of your property. Please read the instructions carefully. Enter your parcel number starting with "P". You will be able to view the current zoning designation and comprehensive plan designation. 

If your property is within a city limit (not in unincorporated Skagit County), you will not be able to retrieve the zoning designation. Your parcel will appear in gray with no accompanying information. Please contact the city with jurisdiction.

Skagit iMap

First, determine your property's zoning. Then, go to Title 14, Division 1 Zoning and Land Uses SCC 14.10 information for each zoning designation:

• Maximum building height for each zone
• Minimum Lot area and lot width for each zone
• Setback requirements from roads and other properties
• Maximum lot coverage for each zone

First, determine your property's zoning. SCC Title 14 lists the zoning designations and all the permitted uses, conditionally permitted uses and non-permitted uses for each zone. 

Start at the County Assessor's website. Enter the Address Number and Street Name. This website allows you to query and obtain information such as tax payer of record, property owner, legal description, parcel size, data related to structures on the parcel and other interactive maps.

The Interactive Skagit County Online Property Information (iMap) enables the retrieval of a significant amount of property information by simply clicking on a map.

The property information search is a tool that allows the user to query property information by entering a parcel number or physical street address.

All plats are recorded with the county Auditor’s Office. Search for Recorded Documents is where you enter the name of the plat (subdivision) under General "Name" field. On Document Type, you may select "PLAT."

You will discover that there are numerous Document Types recorded by the Auditor. If you know the Recording Number, that field is also available for you to enter the data for a quicker result.

You can search for recorded documents associated with your property by entering your Parcel Number in the related search field. You will most likely pull up and view deeds and other banking documents. Some other examples of documents recorded are maps and easements.

A Protected Critical Area Site Plan (PCA) shows critical areas (e.g. wetlands and streams). Planning and Development Services (PDS) requires recordation of PCA's. You may download these maps when available and print them out yourself. The alternative would be to request copies from the Auditor’s Office.

Records may be searched using Property One-Stop or search using the PDS Permit Portal, both will lead you to an answer. As long as you have a site address, each link is very useful. 

Permit documents may be viewed through the PDS Permit Portal, Property One-Stop, or submit a Public Records Request.

The Ask a Permit Technician program responds to general questions such as:

• What applications are required for a garage addition?
• How long does it take to get a building permit?
• What are the setback requirements for my lot?
• What is the building height for the area?
• What is my property's zoning designation?
• What is the Comprehensive Plan designation in my area?

Complex development questions cannot be answered by the Ask a Permit Technician. If you are considering these types of developments, we highly encourage you visit our office. Complex questions include:

• Can my property be subdivided?
• Are there critical areas on my property?

Contact a professional planning consultant, engineering or surveying company who can assist you with these types of complex projects and are familiar with Skagit County land development regulations.