Service Change

The Whatcom County Planning & Development Services (PDS) lobby continues to be closed to public walk-in traffic, however, we are open for appointments. The most efficient way to assist our customers and the public continues to be via telephone, email and video conferencing options; and our application and permit intake processes will continue to be done digitally. Please use the links under the "How Do I" to get more information about application and permit submission.
However, if you would like to schedule an appointment to meet with staff we have appointment times available for general permitting, building and land use inquiries. Please complete this appointment request form or call 360-778-5900 to make an appointment.  If you have already applied for a permit--do not use this appointment scheduling option--please contact the assigned planner directly to schedule a meeting.

How Do I?

• Schedule an appointment for general permit and land use inquiries--please complete this appointment request form or call 360-778-5900 to schedule. 
• View a GIS Map for property in Whatcom County with zoning information, etc. You can go to the Whatcom County Tax Parcel Viewer.  Here are some instructions on how to use the map viewer--GIS Tax Parcel Viewer Instructions. For more detailed instruction there is the GIS Parcel View Help Page with expanded information and FAQ's.
• 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 to our  Building Services page.
• Get information about submission of Current Planning land use applications--go to our Current Planning page.
• Get information about submission of Natural Resource applications go to our Natural Resource page.
• Report a code violation - go to our Report a Code Violation page.
• Contact PDS
  • Main Phone number: 360-778-5900
  • General Email: pds@co.whatcom.wa.us
  • Complete Application Submittals: epermits@co.whatcom.wa.us 
  • Full Staff Directory