Welcome to Building and Permitting Services, a division of Community Development Development. Here you will find information on permit requirements, processes and timelines, fees, building codes and inspections, and utility connections.
The City of Ridgefield is committed to providing a modern and efficient process for receiving, reviewing and issues building, land use and engineering permits. We have upgraded to an online Permit & Development Portal to meet this goal.
Permit Center
510 Pioneer St, Suite B
PO Box 608
Ridgefield, WA 98642
Phone: (360) 887-3908
Fax: (360) 887-3507
permits@ridgefieldwa.us
Getting Started with Online Permitting
Click on the linked text for clear, printable instructions.
Step 1: Sign up for a portal account on the City of Ridgefield Permit & Development Portal (you will receive an email confirmation with your access code)
- After logging in, go to “My Account” from the dropdown next to your name to manage your email & notification preferences.
Step 2: Apply for your permit.
Step 3: Follow the process, pay & issue your permits online when ready.
Step 4: Schedule inspections.
Permit and Development Fees
The City of Ridgefield provides a range of municipal services to the community including public safety, planning and zoning regulation, building inspection and regulation, water, wastewater, and stormwater management services, street maintenance, and parks and recreational activities.
The Master Fees and Charges document consolidates all City of Ridgefield fees and charges, adopted by Council resolutions, for the various services that the City provides.
The information contained in this site is for general information only. Public information documents should not be used as substitutes for codes and regulations. Details of your project, including various development and permit fees, should be reviewed for specific compliance and conformity with codes and ordinances with staff.
During the permit process, projects are Reviewed for Compliance with:
Schedule an Inspection
The inspection request deadline is midnight the day prior to the requested inspection date.
For permits electronically submitted on or after 1/1/2022:
To schedule an inspection, please request inspections through the Permit & Development Portal link below. Click here for a step by step of how to schedule an inspection.
Click here for a general guideline of required building inspections
*Note: Portal Access Number is required to schedule inspections electronically. Please obtain the Portal Access Number from the permit applicant.
For paper permits submitted prior to 12/31/2021:
To schedule an inspection, please call (360) 887-8610.
The following information is needed for scheduling an inspection:
- Name
- Phone number
- Permit number
- Inspection address
- Type of inspection(s)
- Date requested for inspection(s)
We are no longer accepting AM/PM inspection requests. However, if you are requesting an inspection for a concrete pour or are the residential homeowner, we will do our best to accommodate an AM/PM request.
Commercial Building Application Requirements
Please use the worksheets below to prepare the required information for your online permit application. When you are ready to apply, visit the Permit & Development Portal to submit your application.
Residential Building Application Requirements
Please use the worksheets below to prepare the required information for your online permit application. When you are ready to apply, visit the Permit & Development Portal to submit your application.
Land Use Application Requirements
Please use the worksheets below to prepare the required information for your online permit application. When you are ready to apply, visit the Permit & Development Portal to submit your application.
Accessory Dwelling Unit Review
Binding Site Plan – Preliminary Review
Boundary Line Adjustment
Comprehensive Plan – Zone Map Amendment
Conditional Use & Alteration Review
Critical/Sensitive Area Review
Directors Interpretation Checklist
Extension of Land Use Approval
Final Plat Checklist
Final Plat Alteration
Pre-Application Conference Form
Planned Unit Development (PUD) – Preliminary Plat Checklist
SEPA Threshold Determination Application
Short Plat Checklist – Preliminary
Sign Permit – Land Use Review
Site Plan Review Checklist
Subdivision Preliminary Plat Checklist
Temporary Use Review Checklist
Variance & Administrative Adjustment Checklist
Engineering Application Requirements
Please use the worksheets below to prepare the required information for your online permit application. When you are ready to apply, visit the Permit & Development Portal to submit your application.
Residential Architectural Design Checklists
Below find Residential Architectural Design Checklists by neighborhood. These checklists should be completed and submitted with the New Single Family Residence Permit Application.
Contact Information
Community Development Department
510 Pioneer St., Suite B
Ridgefield, WA 98642
Phone: (360) 887-3908
Fax: (360) 887-2507
