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Building Division
The Building Department oversees building and construction related activities to protect the public health, safety and welfare of our residents and visitors pursuant to uniform construction codes governing land use and code compliance. The City of Milton enforces the 2018 International Building Codes, Washington State Amendments and Washington Administrative Code.
Visit our online portal to search permits, schedule inspections, and track permits. Need help? Check out our Online Portal Instructions.
Inspections are generally performed Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from noon until 3pm. Inspections will be managed based on staff availability and efficiency so the date of the inspection may be changed, please continue monitoring the project via the online portal for updates.
For clearing, grading, or stormwater permits, visit the stormwater permitting section of our website.
Applications
Residential Checklists
Commercial Checklists
- Do I need a permit?
- May I combine my building, mechanical or plumbing permits into one permit?
- Where can I apply for a permit?
- Where do I get an electrical permit?
- What is the Building code for the City of Milton?
- What are the permit fees for the City of Milton?
- Can I do the work myself or do I need to hire a contractor?
- May I start work before my permit is issued?
- Do I need a permit to reroof a building?
- Do I need a permit to replace a water heater?
- Do I need a permit for an espresso stand?
- Do I get a Certificate of Occupancy for my business?
- Do I need a permit to build a detached storage shed?
- Do I need a permit to build a deck?
- How long will it take to get a permit?
- What are the hours construction is allowed in the City of Milton?
- I am a contractor. Will I be required to get a City of Milton business license?
- What do I need to know when hiring a contractor or remodeler?
- Do I need an appointment to apply for a permit?
- How long will the review process for my project take?
School Impact Fees
Contact Aimee Cazalet of the Fife School District at:
5802 20th Street E
Fife, WA 98424
Phone: 253-517-1000, ext. 25112 or send an Email.
Per the Milton Municipal Code, as of September 2022, please see the following for required fees:
- Multi Family Residential: $2,525 per unit.
- Single Family Residential: $4,016 per unit.
Parks Impact Fees
Please see the required fees per the Milton Municipal Code:
Transportation Impact Fees
Please see the required fees per the Milton Municipal Code:
- AFH Building Inspection Checklist
- East Pierce Fire and Rescue
- International Building Codes
- Puget Sound Clean Air Agency
- Pierce County Sewer
- Tacoma Pierce County Health Department
- Tacoma Public Utilities
- Washington State Business License
- Washington State Energy Codes Residential
- Washington State Energy Codes Commercial
- Sound Transit Expansions
- FEMA Flood Maps