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City of Des Moines Forms Library:

Note: Most forms are in Adobe Acrobat (PDF) format.
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Here are all of Community Development's forms.
If you need a specific project packet see Permit Packets.

Frequently Requested Forms
Public Records Request Form (Fee Schedule Below) 
Public Records Request Fee Schedule
Citizen Action Request Form
Development Services Fee Schedule
Permit Valuation Guidelines
Plan Check and Permit Fee Table
Energy Compliance Information
Assignment of Funds
Complaint Investigation Request
Deferred Submittal or Plan Revision
Demolition Checklist
Deck & Patio Handout
Residential Construction Guide
Fire Sprinkler Requirements and General Application

     

Miscellaneous Building Permit Forms
Affidavit in Lieu of General Contractor - 106 kb PDF
Building Permit Application - 71 kb PDF
Change of Occupancy/Use - 45 kb PDF
Over the Counter Building Permit - 166 kb PDF
Electrial Permit Application - Residential - 276 kb PDF
Electrial Permit Application - Commercial - 76 kb PDF
Mechanical Permit Application - 139 kb PDF
Plumbing Permit Application - 139 kb PDF
Sign Footing Design Application - 92 kb PDF
Sign / Special Use - 125 kb PDF
Sound Transmission Control Requirements - 166 kb PDF
Public Utilities Location - 392 kb PDF
Emergency Ingress-Egress Windows - 122 kb PDF
When Are Permits Required - 43 kb PDF
Fence Detail - 43 kb PDF
Re-roof requirements - 163 kb PDF
Water Heater Checklist - 52 kb PDF
Framing Inspection Checklist - 52 kb PDF
Suspended Ceiling Checklist - 651 kb PDF
Pre-construction guidelines - 69 kb PDF
Building Transport / Move Permit Application - 102 kb PDF
Sample Site Plan - 229 kb PDF

     

Building Department Permit Packages:

Commercial New Construction & Additions

1. Building Permit Application
2. Commercial Submittal Requirements
3. Minimum Requirements for Commercial Drawings
4. Sound Transmission Control Requirements
5. Fire Hydrant Availability
6. Sewer Availability
7. Water Availability

     

Commercial Tenant Improvement

1. Tenant Improvement Permit Information
2. Building Permit Application
3. Commercial Submittal Requirements
4. Commercial Drawing
5. Fire Hydrant Availability
6. Sound Transmission Control Requirements
7. Demolition Checklist

     

Residential Minor Construction

1. Building Permit Application
2. Residential Minor Construction Submittal Checklist
3. Minimum Requirements for Residential Construction
4. Fire Hydrant Availability
5. Demolition Checklist
6. Energy Compliance Information

     

Residential New Construction & Additions

1. Building Permit Application
2. Residential New Construction & Addition Submittal Checklist
3. Minimum Requirements For Residential Construction Drawings
4. Sound Transmission Control Requirements
5. Lateral Load Design Procedures
6. Fire Hydrant Availability
7. Sewer Availability
8. Water Availability
9. Bond Quantity Work Sheet 
10. Energy Compliance Information
11. Demolition Checklist

If you have any problems, suggestions or questions
please email Planning and Building or call (206) 870-7576.

Development Services:

Development Services Fee Schedule

Permit Application Forms
Single Family Home Development Exception
Grading Permit
Master Development
Sign Permit
Sign Special Use Permit

Project Submittal Worksheets
Design Review
Preliminary Subdivision
Preliminary Short Plat
Use Permit

     

City Clerk Forms/Licenses Library:

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Requesting Public Records
Solicitor’s Application Form 
Special Event Application
Request For Use of City’s Public Access Channel
City Claims for Damages Form 
Washington State Standard Tort Claim Form
City Employment Application
Appointive Office Application

Business Licenses:
Adult Family Home
In-City Commerial
Out-of-City Commercial
Family Day Care
Home Occupation
Single-Unit Rental of Real Property
Multi-Unit Rental of Real Property

     

Legal Department Forms Library:

Note: Most forms are in Adobe Acrobat (PDF) format.
You will need to download and install the free reader to read these files.
To download the Acrobat Reader click here.

Request for Infraction Discovery
Stipulated Order of Continuance
Statement of Defendant on Submittal on Record or Stipulation to Facts Sufficient

     

Marina Forms Library:

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Moorage Termination
Shared Moorage
Sublease

     

Police Department Forms Library:

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Alarm Registration Form
Alarm Brochure
Animal Control Complaint Form
Barking Dog Complaint Form
Animal License Form
Volunteer Application Form
Academy Graduate and Lateral Applicant Form

     

Public Works / Engineering Forms Library:

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The City of Des Moines has changed its Small Works and Consultant Roster application procedures.  We will no longer receive applications at the City but will begin using the Municipal Research & Services Center (MRSC) for projects up to $200,000 in value.  We urge contractors who in the past have enrolled on Des Moines’ small works roster to use the more efficient and easy MRSC process. Their website is www.mrscrosters.org. 

In the future, all Des Moines’ construction projects will be advertised only in the Daily Journal of Commerce or through the MRSC process.  We will no longer advertise construction projects (large or small) in the Seattle Times.  If you wish to be considered for small works roster projects, you will need to participate in the MRSC system as we will no longer accept your individual applications.

Public Request / Information:
Requesting Public Records
Engineering Services Fee Schedule

Permit Applications:
Right-of-way Permit
Building Transport / Move Permit Application
Bond Quantity Work Sheet
Request Mgmt Form