To locate utilities, call 811, or visit the 811 website for Washington State.
Traffic Encroachment Permits provides individuals and entities the ability to use county right-of-way (ROW). The service includes determination of issues and conditions, issuance of the permit, with general and specific conditions, and the inspection of the permit activity.
Generally, the activities involved with an encroachment permit include:
Both private citizens and commercial contractors use these services. Activities include a review and inspection of work within county right-of-way.
Approximately 1,100 permits issued annually in Whatcom County require administration and procedural guidance and applicability of WCC title 12.16 for the use of county rights-of-way by individuals and entities.
Development, Traffic, Permitting
5280 Northwest Drive
Suite C
Bellingham, WA 98226
Phone: 360-778-6220
Fax: 360-778-6221
Email Engineering Services
Lobby Hours:
Monday-Friday
9:00 am-4:00 pm