Building Services FAQ
Our Building Services staff gets a lot of questions from the public. We've compiled a list of the most common questions and responses below.
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Building Services
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Building Services Payments and Fees
After permits have been set up in our system by County staff, fees can be paid online using the Public Permitting and Services Portal.
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Building Services
Business
Electronic Plan Review/ProjectDox
We accept all plan review submittals through Electronic Plan Review/ProjectDox. This includes structural, grading, fire alarm, fire sprinkler, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, equipment and deferred submittals.
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Building Services
Business
Event Permits
Apply for race, parade, film and block party permits.
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Road Maintenance
Culture & Recreation
Flooding and Winds
Check out how we prepare for flooding and high wind events.
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Road Maintenance
Environment
Grading and Engineering
Grading permits are needed for any grading, filling, excavating, storage or disposal of soil or earth materials or any other excavation or land filling activity.
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Building Services
Transportation
Gravel Road Surface Treatments
Learn about how we maintain gravel roads.
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Road Maintenance
Transportation
Hawthorn Walk-In Center
If you need support right away for a mental health concern or substance use disorder, the Hawthorn Walk-In Center may be able to help. Learn more about this program and how to get support.
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Behavioral Health
Health
Inspections
Information about the Washington County Public permitting and services portal, Interactive Voice Response (IVR), and SelecTXT Inspection Scheduling System.
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Building Services
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Permit Records and Reports
Records and permits are retained in compliance with state archive requirements.
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Building Services
Business
Right-of-Way Permits
Apply for permits if you plan to work in the public right-of-way.
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Road Maintenance
Transportation
Road Maintenance Payments and Fees
Pay for permitting and other services.
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Road Maintenance
Transportation
Sidewalks and Streetlights
Here's how we maintain and install new sidewalks and streetlights.
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Road Maintenance
Transportation
Snow Zones
Get ready for winter weather by knowing where traction devices may be required.
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Road Maintenance
Transportation
Using the Right-of-Way
Learn about what is and is not allowed in the public right-of-way.
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Road Maintenance
Transportation
Washington County Development Forum
Our twice-yearly Development Forums create opportunities for our building and development industry customers to learn more about our development-related services, initiatives and processing timelines.
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Building Services
Business
Zonas de Nieve
Prepárese para el clima invernal sabiendo dónde se pueden necesitar dispositivos de tracción.
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Road Maintenance
Transportation