Sequim Permitting Portal

The City went live with a fully online permitting system in October of 2024. This page is designed to assist with some of our frequently asked questions. There are also some "how-to" guides at the bottom of the page for your convenience.

What is the portal? - The portal is the City of Sequim's online permitting system for work on private property and in the right-of-way.  You can apply for a permit, schedule an inspection, print plans and the signed permit, and check the status of your project.  

Do I need an account to use the portal? - If you are just looking up property or permit information using a city address or checking the inspection schedule, you do not need an account.

Why should I get an account for the portal? - If you wish to apply for any type of permit or request an inspection, you will need a portal account.  Once a permit is issued, you can use the portal to print out the approved plans and permit, and schedule inspections after you have an account. 

Do I need a new portal account for each permit? - No.  Your portal account is assigned to you as a person, along with your associated information (mailing address, email address, and phone number). If you are a contractor, we strongly recommend that you create an email address that anyone from your business can use, so they may schedule inspections later on.

I think I have multiple accounts. What should I do? - Let’s get things all straightened out.  Regardless of whether or not you are a homeowner, a contractor, or a subcontractor, you should only have one account.  Email us at buildingdept@sequimwa.gov with the details, and we'll sort it out.

I don’t believe I will ever need to apply for a permit again, so why should I establish an account?  Can I just come down to the Civic Center and apply? - We are no longer accepting paper applications. We do have a kiosk available for use if you have your submittal documents available; you will need them in order to apply from the kiosk. If you do not have a computer or smartphone, you are encouraged to utilize the public library's resources.

I have tried logging in, but my account is not recognized. I know I created an account. What do I do? Step one would be to make sure that you are on the City of Sequim's portal. Since we use the same permitting software as Clallam County, it's easy to get things confused. If you've verified that you're in the right place and you're still having issues, contact Staff.

I have a portal account, and I am ready to submit for a permit!  What do I do now? First, make sure you have all the necessary application materials.  Go to our permitting & land use resources and checklists page for assistance, and follow the prompts as you move through the portal. Follow the instructions as you move through the process.  If you get stuck, save your work, and email us at buildingdept@sequimwa.gov.

I'm not confident in my computer skills. City Staff are available to walk you through the application process and navigate the portal. Appointments are recommended for this service. Contact us at buildingdept@sequimwa.gov to see when our Staff is available.

More resources are available here:
Permitting & Land Use Resources and Checklists | Sequim, WA - Official Website