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Building Department

Building

Building within Rainier city limits must be reviewed and approved by the City of Rainier’s Building Official, City Planner, and Engineering department. Building permit applications are available in the forms list below and at City Hall.

Buildings that require permits include, but are not limited to, new homes, shops, pole buildings, sheds larger than 200 square feet, carports, patio covers, mechanical permits (i.e., new water heater, ac units), reroofing/roofing structures, remodels, additions, decks, installation of solar panels, and demolitions.

Projects may also require review and approval by the City Planner and Engineer. If you are unsure if you need to provide additional information for review by these departments, please reach out to our City Planner.

Land clearing must be approved by the city prior to starting any work. There are many wetlands throughout our city and there are a variety of restrictions that have been placed by the Department of Ecology. Please reach out to our City Planner, prior to commencing any work, to avoid possible penalties or fees.

Inspections

Building inspections are to be scheduled through the Building Official at rainier.inspections21@gmail.com; phone calls and texts are not sufficient. The subject line of your email should include the jobsite address, permit number, and last name of the homeowner.
Note: The inspections email is only for inspections. Permit status questions should be directed to city hall. 
 

How to Submit a Building Permit

  1. Download current Building Permit.
  2. Download the Building Permit Checklist (not needed for mechanical permits or reroofs)
  3. Complete the building permit in-full and gather all applicable documents as outlined in the building permit checklist. Note: per the application checklist, do not forget that all documentation must also be submitted on a thumb drive. Application packets without a thumb drive will not be accepted.
  4. Submit in one of the following ways:
    1. In-person at City Hall
    2. Mail to: City of rainier, PO Box 258, Rainier, WA 98576
    3. Email to: beths@fairpoint.net
For questions on the status of your permit, email beths@fairpoint.net or call (360) 446-2265 during normal business hours.
Note: No building permits will be accepted if emailed to the inspections email line or given directly to the Building Official. 

Contact Information

BUILDING INSPECTION/PLAN REVIEW: LG Nelson

Staff Contacts

Name Title Phone
LG Nelson Building Official (360) 446-2265
Jim Gibson, PE City Planner (360) 446-2265