Clallam County Permits (Washington)

The Clallam County Clerk's Office maintains public records for a county, including vital documents like birth certificates and marriage licenses, as well as Clallam County permits. Clerks in Clallam County, Washington may be responsible for filing and issuing county permits, including building permits, land use permits, access permits, utility permits, and special event permits. These permits may be required for installing or repairing septic systems, demonstrating that a building meets fire codes and other building codes, demolition, repairs, renovations, and adjusting boundary lines. They may also be required for temporary events, reserving public property, or a number of land development uses. The Clallam County Clerk Office can provide information on how to apply for a Clallam County permit or how to check if a permit is valid, and their permit information and records are usually available online.

Clallam County Clerk Port Angeles WA 223 East 4th Street 98362 360-417-2231


A Clallam County Building Department creates and enforces building codes and zoning rules to ensure the construction of safe buildings. As part of their job, Building Departments in Clallam County, Washington issue and file building permits. These county permits may be required for renovations, demolition, repairs, land development, and installing or repairing septic systems. Clallam County permits can show if a building meets fire codes and other building codes, which may be called a certificate of zoning compliance. These Clallam County public records can be used to prove a building project has a valid permit or to look up building permit rules, apply for a permit, or see approved permits. Building Departments often provide online access to county permit information and records.

Forks Building Department Forks WA 500 East Division Street 98331 360-374-5412


A Clallam County Town or City Hall provides municipal services for their community, which can include issuing and filing permits. These county permits may be required for a number of building projects, including renovations, demolitions, repairs, land development, and zoning compliance. In addition to building permits, Town and City Halls in Clallam County, Washington may also issue land use permits related to boundary lines, private roads, addresses, and water systems, as well as access permits, utility permits, and special event permits. These records can be used to prove that a project has a valid permit or to look up county permit rules, apply for a permit in Clallam County, or see approved permits. Town and City Halls typically provide online access to their county permit records.

Forks City Hall Forks WA 500 East Division Street 98331 360-374-5412

Port Angeles City Hall Port Angeles WA 321 East 5th Street 98362 360-457-0411

Sequim City Hall Sequim WA 152 West Cedar Street 98382 360-683-4139