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Extreme backlog of building permit applications is causing processing delays of up to 90 days!

We are experiencing an extreme backlog in building permit application processing.  Delays, in some cases over 90 days, can be expected.  The new state energy code taking effect on February 1, 2021, and the unexpected rising materials costs has caused a "rush" of permit applications that we do not have the staff capacity to easily respond to.  We are hiring additional staff to help manage the backlog (350 open applications as of May 3, 2021).  

We are very sorry for any inconvenience this may result in!   Our staff are working hard to get caught up, but new applications keep coming in.

Posted: 05/124/2021 09:30 AM
Last Updated: 07/209/2021 09:53 AM

Chelan County Calendar

Upcoming events and schedules at the county!

  • 07
    Feb 2026
    09:00 AM - 04:00 PM

    Monthly Drop-Off Saturday - Feb. 7, 2026

    Posted by: Solid Waste Management

    Drop-Off Saturday at the Moderate Risk Waste Facility is Feb. 7

    Chelan County Moderate Risk Waste Facility
  • 02
    Feb 2026
    09:00 AM - 05:00 PM

    Registration deadline for new voters or address updates by mail, online, email or over the phone.

    Posted by: Chelan County Elections

    Registration deadline for new voters or address updates by mail, online, email or over the phone.

  • 28
    Jan 2026
    06:30 PM - 08:30 PM

    Chelan County Planning Commission - January 28, 2026

    Posted by: Community Development

    400 Douglas St., meeting room No. 1
  • 23
    Jan 2026
    08:00 AM - 05:00 PM

    Ballots will be mailed to voters

    Posted by: Chelan County Elections

    Ballots will be mailed to voters

  • 23
    Jan 2026
    09:00 AM - 08:00 PM

    Voting Center is open for 18 days in Election's Office

    Posted by: Chelan County Elections

    Voting Center is open for 18 days in Election's Office