Building Department

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Building Department

The Kelso Building Department issues permits for all new construction within the Kelso city limits.  This involves the detailed examination of building plans, calculations, and specifications for compliance with building, plumbing and mechanical codes, as well as, field inspections of all aspects of construction and its various component parts and systems.

 

Contact Numbers:

Inspection Line: 360-577-3320 

Permit Specialist: 360-423-9922 X 3324

Building & Planning Services Manager: 360-423-9922 X 3321

Location:

203 S. Pacific Ave., Kelso WA 98626

Hours: 8:00- 5:00, Monday through Thursday

Permitting Counter Closes at 4:30

  • Thanksgiving Holiday: City of Kelso offices will be closed Thursday, November 23, 2023. Our offices will open on Monday, November 27, 2023.
  • Christmas Holiday: City of Kelso offices will be closed Monday, December 25, 2023. Our offices will open on Tuesday, December 26, 2023.
  • New Years Day Holiday: City of Kelso offices will be closed Monday, January 1, 2024. Our offices will open on Tuesday, January 2, 2024.