ePermits

Using the City’s ePermits portal, customer can:

Apply for electrical, mechanical and plumbing (single trade) permits that do not require plan review
- If your project is a remodel or tenant improvement, you will need a building permit which requires a plan review.
Pay permit and review fees (Visa, Mastercard or echeck)

Get started:

Request an ePermits Account (see below)
Review Permit Purchasing Instructions
Login to ePermits

Request an ePermits Account

ePermits Account Request Form

For Single Trade Permits

Use this form to request an ePermits account that will allow you to apply for a standalone, single trade permit: electrical, mechanical or plumbing. Please read before completing this form: If your work is related to a tenant improvement, addition, remodel, new construction or any multi-trade construction please Do Not fill out this form. Email ePlans@cityofvancouver.us for further assistance.

Step 1

Choose Your Username. Your username must have six or more characters and is case sensitive.

Username(Required)

Username 2nd Choice(Required)

You must provide an alternate username in case your preferred username is already taken.

Step 2

Pick a Security Question

Security question(Required)

What is the make of your favorite car?

What is the name of your favorite pet?

What is your answer? *(Required)

Step 3

Identify Your Role

I am acting as the following:(Required)

Contractor

Applicant

Site address/Parcel for proposed project:(Required)

Contractor Information

Business name:

The business name must match the Washington State Contractor License provided.

WA State Contractor License Number

Contact Information

Name(Required)

First Last

Email(Required)

Phone(Required)

Address(Required)

Street Address Address Line 2 City State ZIP Code

CAPTCHA

ePermits Payment Account Request Form

For Payment Only

Use this form to request an ePermits account that will allow you to pay permit and review fees

Account Information

Step 1: Choose Your Username. Your username must have six or more characters and is case sensitive.

Username(Required)

Username (2nd choice)(Required)

You must provide an alternate username in case your preferred username is already taken.

Step 2: Pick a security question

Security question(Required)

What is the make of your favorite car?

What is the name of your favorite pet?

What is your answer?(Required)

Contact Information

Contact Name

First Last

Business name (if applicable):

The business name must match the Washington State Contractor License provided.

Email(Required)

Phone(Required)

Address(Required)

Street Address Address Line 2 City State ZIP Code

Permit numbers for payment (Example: RES-123456)

If setting up prior to permit submittal type PENDING.

WA State Contractor License Number (if applicable)

CAPTCHA

Questions?

Need help setting up your account? Email us at permitcenter@cityofvancouver.us