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Building Division operations during the COVID-19:
City Hall offices are still closed to the public. If you have questions regarding submitting for Building/Planning and Civil permits, please contact our Permit Coordinator Christiane Mercer.
In order to submit your applications/plans and any other documents, please utilize our drop box which is located on the front porch of Building C at 1000 Laurel St. Milton. The offices are staffed from 8am-4:30pm if you would like to follow up with a call. The best means of communication regarding submittals or to receive answers to questions is via email.
Inspections can be requested via email or by calling 253.922.8738 ext. 2030.
We appreciate your cooperation and understanding during these uncertain times.
The Governor has issued an amendment to Proclamation 20-05 which delays the adoption of the 2018 building codes. The new date for the code to go into effect is February 1, 2021.
Applications
Residential 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 October 2018 , please see the following for required fees:
- Multi Family Residential: $2,200 per unit.
- Single Family Residential: $3,500 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:
- 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
- Milton Municipal Code - Construction Code