Service Change
Whatcom County Government is committed to caring for the health and well-being of our employees, customers and our communities and to reducing the threat of the Coronavirus or COVID-19. In response to the public health concerns regarding the spread of COVID-19, the Whatcom County Planning & Development Services (PDS) and Public Works Engineering Services departments are temporarily closed to public “in person” services.(Our lobby/Permit Centers will be closed to the public.) However, we are still very much “open for business”. We will continue to provide services for permit processing and staff will be available to assist customers and the public via telephone, email and video conferencing options. We have shifted our application and permit intake processes to be done digitally. Below you will find more specific information and resources.
We encourage our customers to utilize the following online and telephone options:
How Do I?
- Make a General Property Inquiry--complete this online form and our staff will get back to you either by phone or email.
- Get instructions on submission of a Building prescreen, Building permit application/issuance, permit payments, etc go our Building Services page.
- Get information about submission of Current Planning land use applications--go to our Current Planning page.
- Contact PDS
