The City of Mountlake Terrace works proactively with residents and businesses to provide permits, inspections, and land use approvals that help ensure building and development is done safely and appropriately, consistent with community standards. The City keeps a record of permits for each address in the City.

Permits and/or land use approvals are required for development and remodeling activities such as:

• Construction or alteration of buildings and other structures, including installation or alteration of plumbing, electrical, mechanical, and fire protection equipment.
• Clearing or grading of sites; irrigation or erosion control; construction of driveways, sewer lines, or utilities; right of way use or access; fences; reuse; and other types of civil engineering work.
• Site plans; subdivisions; boundary line adjustments; zoning map amendments; planned unit developments; home occupations; signage; environmental review; and land use changes.
• Various other development and land use actions.

Also see the Permit Application Forms Page.

Questions?

(425) 744-6267 for building and civil permits
(425) 744-6280 for land use approvals 

You are also welcome to check with staff at City Hall during regular business hours on Monday-Friday from 8:00-5:00 pm.