Permits & Inspections

City Hall is open to the public according to our normal schedule: Monday - Thursday from 7AM to 6PM except for observed holidays. 

Most services are available to be performed contactlessly (by mail, online, drop box, etc.) or in-office based on your individual concerns and needs. Please call or email us for more information and we will accommodate those needs to the best of our ability. 
  1. PLANNING AND BUILDING
  2. PUBLIC WORKS

General Information:


Location: Longview City Hall
Street Address: City of Longview, Attn: Community Development 1525 BROADWAY ST, LONGVIEW, WA 98632 (use for UPS and FEDEX delivery)
Mailing Address: City of Longview, Attn: Community Development PO BOX 128, LONGVIEW, WA 98632 (use for USPS mailing)
Hours: Monday - Thursday from 7AM to 6PM (excluding holidays)
Contact us: 360-442-5086 or permits@ci.longview.wa.us
Services Provided: Permits (Electrical, Building, Plumbing, Mechanical, Fire/Life Safety); Land Use Planning, Zoning, Environmental; Inspections relating to development activity; Code Compliance; Longview's Solid Waste and Recycling Program

Note: City Hall is closed on Fridays and most Federal Holidays, as such, permitting and inspection services will not be offered on these days.

Frequent Topics and Quick Links:


HOW TO APPLY FOR A PERMIT: Read this page of our website to learn more

FORMS, FEES, APPLICATION PACKETS: Visit this page of our website.

PROPERTY RECORDS (ARCHIVED): Visit this link

PROPERTY RECORDS (RECENT AND ACTIVE): Visit this Link

ONLINE PERMIT SYSTEM: Visit this Link

TO VIEW THE LONGVIEW MUNICIPAL CODE: Visit this CodePublishing page.