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Building Inspector Office Hours

Monday, Wednesday, and Friday

8:30 A.M. - 10:30 A.M.

(Availability subject to change due to inspections, appointments and other engagements)

For special appointments outside of these hours, please contact the Building Inspector at (360) 808-0534 or jlierly@cityofpa.us

The Building Division is responsible for ensuring that all housing, service-oriented, and commercial development within the City of Port Angeles is mindful of the health, safety and welfare of occupants by meeting city, state, federal, and international building code and standards. Everything from large industrial uses to a residential deck falls under the Building Division scope of work.

If you are trying to access previous building permits pulled on a specific address, you can find that information with the City Clerk.

Contact Us

Email the Building Division

Physical Address 
321 East 5th Street
Port Angeles, WA 98362

Phone: 360-417-4817

Hours (City Hall Closed to In-Person Inquiries)
Monday - Friday
8 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Other Department Permit Types

Link to Fire Related Permits
Link to Waste Disposal Application for Demolition Debris (PDF)
Link to Planning Related and Land Use Permits
Link to Business License Permits for Specific Commercial Uses

Building Department Fees

The Building Department Fees are based on valuation of the project (materials and labor) and Unit fees, where applicable. To see a comprehensive listing of Fees located in 3.70.080 of the Port Angeles Municipal Code.

When planning the building permit fees, the City of Port Angeles uses these minimum standards for per square foot valuation:

RESIDENTIAL (One Family and Two Family):
Dwelling - $85.00 per square foot minimum
Garage, Utility / Miscellaneous Structure - $30.00 per square foot minimum
Porch / Deck - $12.00 per square foot minimum

RESIDENTIAL (Multiple Family), COMMERCIAL, and INDUSTRIAL
Use the ICC minimum per square foot entries listed in the August 2010 Building Safety Journal

For a complete listing of permit and plan-check fees based on valuation ranges please see Section 3.70.080 of the Port Angeles Municipal Code document.