Please see the list of permit types below to learn more about the requirements specific to your project. You will find applications, checklists, and general information that will guide you through the application process with the City of Lynnwood. Visit Lynnwood's Development and Business Services Permit Center Permit Portal to begin your permit application.
Effective September 9, 2024, Lynnwood’s Development and Business Services Permit Center will be disabling our previous permitting portal and migrating any active permits over to the new permit portal. If you have any questions or need assistance during this time, please contact the permit center at permits@lynnwoodwa.gov.
Land Use & Subdivisions: Permits for property line changes, zoning interpretations, and project design review. Land Use Permits are sometimes required prior to receiving an associated Building or Civil Construction permit.
Development Engineering: Any work outside of the building footprint including grading, water, sewer, storm drainage, tree clearing, and work within the Public ROW.
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Business Licensing
Public Records Requests
Permit Refund Request Form
Water and Sewer Service Area Map
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU)
Accessory Structures
Affidavit Of Ownership
Building Average Grade Plane
Building Guidelines
Building Permit Matrix
Business Banner Sign Guide
Construction Inspection Guidelines
Deck Sample Drawings
Lynnwood Engineering Design Manual
Property Maintenance Guidelines
Residential Energy Code Worksheet
Residential Hedge & Fence Guide
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Site Plan
Solid Waste Collection Area
Tenant Improvement Sample Drawings
Guide to Getting a Permit
Permit Portal Help Guide