How to use this page

This is the City's online library of forms. Below you will find applications and forms for multiple City departments.  Please note: Many forms are able to be submitted online. Forms available in PDF format are marked with (PDF) and a program such as Adobe Reader may be needed. 

Fee Schedules

View Current and Previous Fee Schedules 

Community Development

NEW! Auburn is transitioning our electronic permit application process to MyBuildingPermit.com. We are excited to be able to offer this convenient application process to our customers.  As new applications are added to MyBuildingPermit.com in 2021, our Forms Page will be updated regularly. APPLICATIONS TO BE MADE THROUGH MYBUILDINGPERMIT.COM ARE MARKED WITH "APPLY AT MBP".

NEW! Permitting and constructing your new project can be a significant investment, so finding the right design consultant for your needs is important. View this Tip Sheet (PDF) for selecting an architect of engineer and how the City can help.

CODE UPDATE: Effective February 1, 2021, Washington State has adopted the 2018 International Codes and associated amendments.  Applications made after this date are required to meet the updated code requirements.  Please see the Washington State Building Code and Auburn City Ordinances 6763 for more information.

The current design requirements may be found here:

• Codes & Design Requirements (PDF)
• Residential Design Values (PDF)

MyBuildingPermit.com (MBP) Applications

The following applications should be made directly through MyBuildingPermit.com

• NEW! Building Permits
• NEW! R-O-W Construction/Excavation Permits
• Mechanical Permits
• Plumbing Permits
• Sign Permits
• Fire Permits
• Administrative Use Permit
  • Select Auburn | Land Use | New | None | Administrative Use Permit
• Boundary Line Adjustment/Elimination
  • Select: Auburn | Land Use | New | None | Boundary Line Adjustment
• Conditional Use Permit
  • Select Auburn |  Land Use | New | None | Conditional Use
•  Temporary Use Permits
  • Select: Auburn | Land Use | New | None | Temporary Use
•  Pre-Application
  •  Select: Auburn | Land Use | New | None | Preapplication Meeting
•  Zoning Certification Letter
  •  Select: Auburn |  Land Use | New | None | Zoning Verification
•  Grading Permits
•  Deviation Request
  •  Select: Auburn | Land Use | New | Deviations, Modifications, Variances, or Waivers | Deviation
•  Street Deferral Request
  •  Select: Auburn | Land Use | New | Deviations, Modifications, Variances, Or Waivers | Street Deferral Request

Building - Residential

• Electronic Submittal Standards - Building Plans (PDF)
• Buildings Adjacent to Slopes (PDF)
• Corrections / Revisions / Information Submittal Form (PDF)
• Demolition Permit Application  - Apply at MBP
• King County Capacity Charge (PDF)
• King County Residential Sewer Form (PDF)
• King County Alternative Housing Sewer Form (PDF)
• Mechanical & Plumbing Permit Application - Apply at MBP
• Owner Authorization Form (PDF)
• Permit-Exempt Well Water Use Restriction (PDF)
• Permit-Exempt Well Informational Handout (PDF)
• Residential Building Permit Application - Apply at MBP
• Residential Energy Forms
• Residential Inspections (PDF)
• Residential Permit Submittal Checklist (PDF)
• Residential Side Sewer (PDF)
• Residential Site Plan Example (PDF)
• Utilities Permit Application (PDF)
• Utilities Connection Fees Handout (PDF)

Building - Commercial

• Electronic Submittal Standards - Building Plans (PDF)
• Accessibility for Existing Buildings (PDF)
• Airport Proximity Construction Handout (PDF)
• Commercial Building Permit Application - Apply at MBP
• Commercial Permit Submittal Checklist (PDF)
• Commercial Site Plan Example (PDF)
• Corrections / Revisions / Information Submittal Form (PDF)
• Demolition Permit Application - Apply at MBP
• Fire Permit Application - Apply at MBP
• King County Capacity Charge (PDF)
• King County Non Residential Sewer form (PDF)
• Mechanical & Plumbing Permit Application - Apply at MBP
• Owner Authorization Form (PDF)
• Special Inspection Agreement (PDF)
• Sign Permit Application - Apply at MBP
• Tenant Improvements - Design Assistance (PDF)
• Utilities Permit Application (PDF)
• Utilities Connection Fees Handout (PDF)

Civil (Submit Electronically - visit the Permits webpage)

• Right-of-Way Dedication Handout (PDF)
• Civil  Submittal Handout (FAC & GRA) (PDF) - Apply at MBP 
  • Civil Site Improvement Example Commercial Plans 1 (PDF)
  • Civil Site Improvement Example Commercial Plans 2 (PDF)
  • Civil Site Improvement Example Commercial Plans 3 (PDF)
  • Civil Site Improvement Example Plat Plans 1 (PDF)
  • Civil Site Improvement Example Plat Plans 2 (PDF)
• Construction Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) Short Form (PDF)
• Minor Grading Permit Guide (PDF) - Apply at MBP
  • Minor Grading Permit Example Plans with Engineer (PDF)
  • Minor Grading Permit Example Plans - Grading Only  (PDF)
  • Minor Grading Permit Example Plans - Grading Only 2 (PDF)
• Deviation Request Guide (PDF) - Apply at MBP
• Hydrant Meter Application (PDF)
• Hydrant Meter Permit Regulations (PDF)
• Hydrant Water Usage Report (PDF)
• Low Impact Development (LID) Guide (PDF)  
• Utilities Payback Agreement Requirements Informational Brochure (PDF)
• Utilities Payback Application (PDF)
• Development Construction Record Documents Handout (PDF)
• Single Family Residence Stormwater Site Plan Report Sample (PDF)
• Street Deferral Request Guide (PDF) - Apply at MBP
• Water Usage Survey (PDF)
• If a project disturbs an area greater than 1-acre the applicant/contractor is required to obtain coverage under the Washington State Department of Ecology’s Construction Stormwater General Permit. The Construction Stormwater General Permit Application can be applied for on the Department of Ecology website.

Business (submit your application electronically via email)

• Phased Re-Opening Forms

  • Restaurant Outdoor Seating Checklist (Private Property)  (PDF)
  • Temporary Outdoor Seating Conditions (Public Property) (PDF)
  • Right of Way Use Permit Application Packet (PDF)
  • Phased Re-Opening Occupancy Guide (PDF)
  • King County Current Phase Occupancy Limits
  • Pierce County Current Phase Occupancy Limits

• Commonly Used Forms

  • Auburn Downtown Association Map (PDF)
  • Business License Application - General (PDF)
  • Business License Application - Home Occupation (PDF) (For Home-Based Businesses)
  • Adult Family Home Licensing Process (PDF)
    
    

• Forms For Specific Businesses

  • Business License Application - Rental Housing (PDF)
  • Business License Application - Ambulance (PDF)
  • Business License Application - Amusement (PDF)
  • Business License Application - Auto Races (PDF)
  • Business License Application - Cabaret (PDF)
  • Business License Application - Carnivals, Circuses, Shows (PDF)
  • Business License Application - Dance (PDF)
  • Business License Application - Fire Extinguisher Servicing (PDF)
  • Business License Application - Fireworks Permit (PDF)
  • Business License Application - Health Club (PDF)
  • Business License Application - Motor Vehicle Wreckers (PDF)
  • Business License Application - Outdoor Musical entertainment (PDF)
  • Business License Application - Pawnbrokers/Secondhand Dealers (PDF)
  • Business License Application - Solicitor (PDF)
  • Business License Application - Telecommunication License (PDF)
  • Business License Application - Tow Truck (PDF)
  • City of Auburn Tax Return (PDF)
  • FOG Control Plan (PDF)
  • Hazardous Materials Information Sheet (PDF)
  • Temporary Sign Permit for Right-of-Way (PDF)

Engineering

• See the Engineering Standards & Publications page

Human Resources

• See the Employment page to review the City’s job openings or to apply online

Land Use and Environmental Applications (Submit Electronically  - visit the Permits webpage)

• Master Land Use Application (PDF)
• Owner Authorization Form (PDF)

Supplemental Information Sheets & Checklists

• Administrative Use Permit Apply at MBP
• Administrative Variance (PDF)
• Boundary Line Adjustment (PDF) - Apply at MBP
• Boundary Line Elimination (PDF) - Apply at MBP
  • Boundary Line Elimination Template (DOC)
• Code Text Amendment (PDF)
• Comprehensive Plan Map Amendment (PDF)
• Comprehensive Plan Text Amendment (PDF)
• Conditional Use Permit Apply at MBP
• Critical Areas Variance (PDF)
• Critical Areas Reasonable Use Exception (PDF)
• Design Review (PDF)
• Final Plat (PDF)
• Final Short Plat(PDF)
• Pre-Application Conference (PDF) - Apply at MBP
• Preliminary Plat (Subdivision) (PDF)
• Pre-Binding Site Plan (PDF)
• Preliminary Short Plat (PDF)
• PUD Site Plan Approval (PDF)
• Rezone (PDF)
• SEPA Environmental Checklist (PDF) 
• SEPA Supplemental Sheet for Nonproject Actions (PDF)
• SEPA Submittal Requirements (PDF)
• Shoreline Conditional Use Permit (PDF)
• Shoreline Exemption (PDF)
• Shoreline Substantial Development (PDF)
• Shoreline Variance (PDF) 
• Special Exception (PDF)
• Special Home Occupation (PDF)
• Temporary Use Permit (Including Special Events) (PDF) - Apply at MBP
• Variance (PDF)
• Floodplain Development Permit Handout (PDF) - Apply at MBP
• Hearing Examiner Fee Agreement (PDF)
• Joint Aquatic Resource Permits Application (JARPA) (PDF)    
• Puget Sound Clean Air Agency Permits
• Surface Mining Application (PDF)
• Water-Sewer Certificate for General Development (PDF)
• Water-Sewer Certificate for Single Family Residence (PDF)
• Zoning Certificate Letter (ZCL) -  Apply at MBP

LEOFF Forms and Information

• LEOFF 1 Claim for Payment (PDF)

Miscellaneous

• Auburn Airport Noise Complaint
• Backflow Assembly Test Report Form (PDF)
• Citizen Request for Service
• City of Auburn Tax Return (PDF)
• Claim for Damages (PDF)
• Contractors Material and Test Certificate (PDF)
• COVID-19 Exposure Control, Mitigation, and Recovery Plan Submittal Form (PDF)
• Cross Connection Handout (PDF)
• Public Service Announcement Request (PDF)
• Request for Records
• Request for Video and Audio Duplication (PDF)

Parks, Arts & Recreation

• Online Registration for activities and programs
• Adult Roster Add/Change Form (Sports Leagues) (PDF)
• Volunteer - Online Application
• Facility Rental Application - Special Uses - Check Facility Availability

Police

• Concealed Pistol License Application (PDF)
• File a Police Report
• Report Drug Activity
• Report Suspicious Activity
• Report Traffic/Parking Issue
• Request an Extra Patrol
• Potentially Dangerous Dog Registration and Responsibilities (PDF)

Public Works - Right of Way Use Process and Permits

• Adopt a Street Application
• Construction/Excavation Permit Application Apply at MBP
• Franchise Application (PDF)
• Memorial Sign Application (PDF)
• Right of Way Use Permit Application Packet (PDF)
• Right of Way Use Permit Banner Application Packet (PDF)
• Right of Way Use Permit Oversized Load Haul Application Packet (PDF)
• Small Wireless Facilities Application (PDF)
• Right of Way Vacation Application and Process (PDF)

Utility Billing

• Application for Comcast Cable Senior Discount
• Tenant Release Form
• Utilities - Automated Payment Service Authorization
• Utilities Water Leak Adjustment