Online permitting

Building permits

Building, remodeling or adding a structure to a property requires a building permit. Find fact sheets on all the county's building permits on the Building Division page.

Exterior maintenance and mechanical/fireplace/wood stove permit fees are paid for and issued at the time of application. All other building permits require payment of an initial application fee and a second invoice based on project type and size. Building permits are issued after staff reviews are complete – a process that typically takes 10-15 working days – and the second invoice is paid. Demolition permits are free.

Zoning permits

Fact sheets on each type of zoning permit, including variances, conditional use permits, plat permits and zoning permits can be found on the Planning & Zoning page. All zoning permit fees must be paid at the time of application.

Variance requests are heard by the Board of Adjustment. All other zoning permits are reviewed by the Planning Commission and sent to the Board of Commissioners for its consideration. Application deadlines and dates for those meetings can be found here.