This is one of the most common questions we get—and one of the most difficult to answer with certainty. Permit timelines vary based on many factors, including:
- The city or county where your project is located
- Whether your property has been recently surveyed
- The age and history of your land purchase
- Site conditions such as slopes or environmental critical areas (ECAs)
- Whether you’re part of a homeowners association (HOA)
- Whether your home is on septic, which can involve the health department
Because of these variables, timelines can range widely and are constantly evolving.
What we can confidently say is that we are among the most experienced permit processors in Washington, securing more building permits than almost anyone in the region. Our team tracks jurisdiction data closely and has long-standing relationships with many permitting staff.
Thanks to this experience, we achieve about a 99% success rate in getting permits approved—even for complex projects. With patience, you can feel confident we’ll get your permit secured.
