Many activities in Auburn require permits or licenses, such as construction, land use and right of way use for a special event.
The Residential Mechanical Permit and Residential Plumbing Permit may be obtained online via the Online Permit Center.
PDF forms for other commonly required permits or licenses are provided below.
A broader list of City forms can be found on the Forms page.
If you do not find the information your looking for or have further questions, call 253-931-3090 or email the Permit Center.
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Licenses |
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Business License |
All businesses operating within the city limits are required to have a current business license |
Apply for license (PDF) |
Inspection may be required |
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Pet License |
All dogs and cats are required to be licensed |
Permits must be renewed annually |
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Right of Way Permits |
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Right of Way Use Permit |
Type B Permits are for short term use of the right of way for less than 30 days. Type C Permits are for long term use of the right of way from 30 days to five years |
If the use involves downtown, community impacts, full street closures or uses with policy implications it shall require the Public Works Committee approval |
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Banner Permit |
Street banners of a non-political nature, advertising civic events and sponsored by a non-profit organization may be installed at a pre-designated location within the 200 block of East Main Street for a period not to exceed 14-days in duration. |
Banner must be approved for content by City officials |
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Block Party Permit |
If you intend to have a neighborhood block party, and want to use the street, you will need to submit a ROW Use Permit for Block Parties application. |
More information and Application (PDF) |
The application requirements include obtaining insurance and having all neighbors sign a petition approving the street closure |
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Construction Permit |
Construction permits are required for a variety of activities that occur in the public right-of-way, usually associated with construction activity. |
More information and Application (PDF) |
Applications for construction permits shall be accompanied by drawings, plans, specifications, performance bond valued at 125 percent of the estimated cost of work including landscape and restoration work anticipated, and a brief narrative description of the project scope in sufficient detail. |
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Right-of-Way Vacation |
Right-of-Way/Street Vacations are the process by which the City vacates ownership of public right-of-way. This typically occurs in a situation where the City is not using, and never intends to use, a segment of right-of-way. |
More information (PDF) |
Applicants may wish to meet with City staff in advance of submitting a request for a street vacation in order to learn more about the process. |
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Memorial Sign Permit |
Memorial signs provide friends and relatives of persons fatally injured in accidents with the opportunity to memorialize them by sponsoring a memorial sign to be erected near the scene of the accident in a safe and consistent manner and combat impaired driving and increase the public’s awareness of the need to drive safely and responsibly. |
Approval of City officials required |
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Temporary Haul Permit |
Permits are required for haul routes that include over height (14’), over length (40’), over width (10’), or over weight (20,000 lbs per axle) vehicles. Haul Permits take a minimum of 5 business days to process. |
The applicant must provide a copy of any state approved haul permit for the move, a map of the proposed haul route, as well as indication of the height, width, length, total weight, and number of axles of the vehicle(s) moving the load. |
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Building Permits |
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Residential Permit |
Residential applications require two sets of plans, four copies of a site plan, and the appropriate application forms. |
Apply for permit (PDF) |
Inspection required |
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Commercial Permit |
For new commercial construction, additions, and remodels |
Apply for permit (PDF) |
Inspection required |
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Electrical Permit |
The Washington State Department of Labor and Industries issues all electrical permits for properties located within Auburn city limits. |
More information call 253-596-3800 |
Inspection required |
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Septic Tank Permit |
An approval from the Seattle King County Department of Public Health is required for any new residence that will be served by septic, and for most changes to existing residences currently served by septic systems. |
More information call 206-296-4932 |
Inspection required |
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Fire Code Permit |
For commercial hood systems, fire sprinklers, fire alarm systems, fuel storage and spray booth requirements |
Apply for permit (PDF) |
Inspection required |
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Mechanical Permit |
For duct installation, refrigeration pipe-piping, rough gas pipe, rough mechanical and underground gas pipes |
Apply for permit (PDF) |
Inspection required |
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Plumbing Permit |
For backflow, rough medical gas, rough medical vacuum, rough plumbing, underground plumbing and water service |
Apply for permit (PDF) |
Inspection required |
