Community Development

Welcome to the Community Development Web site.

You can quickly access valuable information and services on our site that will save you a phone call or a trip to our office.

Through our site you can:

• Learn what we do at Community Development and why its important
• Find out what the average wait time is today in our Permit Center
• Use the digital atlas to find maps, zoning and other property information
• Research our records through several online tools
• Learn about submittal requirements and the cost of permits
• Learn about the county's code enforcement program and file a complaint
• Get an over-legal permit
• Request an inspection of your building project
• Track the status of your active project
• Access information on land use, building and engineering regulations
• Learn about proposed developments in your community
• Find out about pet licensing and other programs for responsible pet owners
• Review the schedule of upcoming public hearings and learn how to provide testimony

Request for public records

To request public records involving Community Development, contact our Public Records Officer by email ComDevRecordRequests@clark.wa.gov. Public records disclosure form (PDF - 93K). You may research our records through several online tools.

Programs

• Animal Protection and Control
• Building
• Code Enforcement
• Development Services
• Engineering Services
• Fire Marshal
• Permit Services

Location & hours

Permit Center

Public Service Center
First floor
1300 Franklin Street
Vancouver WA 98660

Hours:
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday  8 a.m. - noon
Wednesday  8 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Phone: (360) 397-2375

What's New?

Visit our new Web site for development code update information.

Hand deliver your applications. Building permit applications, land use applications, final plan review applications, and/or associated fees cannot be accepted by mail. You must hand deliver them to our Permit Center.

Get a free Duct and Home Performance Inspection through Energy Efficiency Services.

Building permit refund checks were mailed in January. You can find more information here.