Permit Center
Permit Center
Due to the increased volume of permit applications, our workload has significantly increased. We do not have a definite time frame of when permits will be ready for issuance. Plans are reviewed in the order they are received, and the plans examiners are reviewing as quickly as they can.
The Permit Center receives, processes and issues permits for Building, Fire Code, Public Works and Planning/Land Use. Should you have any questions regarding these permit types or applications, please contact the Permit Center:
Phone: (360) 874-5533
Email: permitcenter@portorchardwa.gov
Online Permitting
We accept applications electronically. Visit our Online Permitting webpage for more information.
Inspections
Beginning Friday, August 1, 2025, all inspections must be requested using the SmartGov Online Public Portal.
We will no longer take inspection requests via email or phone.
Please see the flyer for more information.
Online Portal
To request inspections, you will need to:
- Sign up for an account, if you don’t already have one.
To sign up, go to the Online Portal and select “Sign Up” at the top right of the screen.
- Obtain an Access Code by contacting the Permit Center via email at:
In your email, you will need to provide:
- The permit number you want to access.
We will also need:
- Either the name of the company you are associated with, such as, the contractor or developer you are working for, or;
- information on how you are associated with the permit, such as, you are the property owner or business owner.
Further instructions for use are available on the Online Public Portal webpage.
Inspection requests are accepted until 3:30 p.m. for as soon as next day inspections. In cases when the inspection staff is limited, it may be several days before the inspection can be scheduled.
Pay Permit Fees
There are several options for you to pay permit-related fees. Click here for more information.