Online Permit Portal Help Guide

The online permit portal allows users to apply, view and schedule inspections online for all permit applications. View the step-by-step instructions for different services of the online permit portal below in the full user guidebook here(PDF, 20MB). Please note that if you applied for a permit prior to January 10, 2024, you will not use the new Online Permit Center. Please contact us if you need any assist with those applications. 

download online permit portal help guide:

English(PDF, 20MB)
Español/Spanish(PDF, 8MB)
한국어/Korean(PDF, 4MB)

If you are only looking for specific help for the permit portal, please see a variety of step-by-step instructions below.

Public Portal 

The Online Permit Center provides the public with access to view permit applications, permit status and parcel information without creating an account. Follow the step-by-step instructions below for each aspect of the public portal.  

Private Portal - User Account Required

A secured online login account will provide users with many features and the ability to manage all permit applications from one simple dashboard. Follow the step-by-step instructions below for each aspect of the private portal. 

• Create an Account: An online user account must be created to manage your permit applications. For more information view the Create an Account help guide(PDF, 448KB).

• Reset Password: If you forget your user account, follow these instructions to reset your password(PDF, 194KB).

• Updating Email Address: To change the email address associated with your account follow these steps(PDF, 326KB). 

• Manage Your Account: Once your account is created, account information including notification preferences can be edited. View how to manage your account.(PDF, 248KB) 

• Apply for Permit: All aspects of the permit application process can be completed through the dashboard. Follow the five simple steps to submit your application online. View the help guide.(PDF, 558KB)

• Uploading Corrections or Resubmittals: There are times when you may need to upload corrections and resubmit your application. Follow these steps to resubmit your application.(PDF, 130KB) 

• Pay for Permits: All fees associated with your application must be fully paid prior to the permit being issued. Follow the instructions(PDF, 302KB) to see how to pay for your fees online.
• Issue Your Permit: Your permit can be printed online once all fees are paid and approved. Find out how to issue your permit here.(PDF, 164KB) 

• Request an Inspection: Once a permit is paid for and issued, you can request and schedule your inspection online. For more information view the Request Inspection Help guide.(PDF, 215KB)

• Viewing Your Applications: A user can view their active, expired, and closed permit applications. For more information download the View Applications help guide.(PDF, 206KB)

If you need translated materials please contact our office at (425) 670-5400 or by email at Permits@LynnwoodWA.gov.