This Building & Development section has a number of applications, submittal forms, and informational documents to help you with your building and development needs. If you can't find what you are looking for using the links below, or not sure exactly what you need, our staff is available to help. If you have questions about permitting, building codes, violations, or general building safety use the informational links provided, or feel free to contact us for assistance.

The State of Washington mandates the use and enforcement of the 2015 International Building and Residential Codes. The City of South Bend adopts these codes with the following design criteria:

• Wind Speed: 130 mph "V" Ultimate
  • Wind speed measurement has recently been changed from "V" asd to "V" ultimate to comply with changes in the 2015 IRC.
• Wind Exposure
• Ground Snow Load: 25 pounds
• Seismic Design Category: D-2

South Bend Building Permit Packet

 Building Permit Application

 Development Permit Application

 Development Permit Pre-Application Checklist

Fire Code Operational and Construction Permit

Land Use Planning Permit Application

 New Sign Permit Application Form

*Certificate of Water Availability Notification

*Certificate of Sewer Availibility

* Only needed if a new building is being built and new services are required

Other Building and Development Forms / Documents

 Agricultural Building Permit

 Final Permit Application Inspection for Title Elimination

 Mechanical Permit Application

 SEPA Environmental Checklist

 South Bend Issued Building Activity Report