Whatcom County Building Departments develop and enforce building codes to ensure the construction of safe buildings in Whatcom County, Washington. The Building Department maintains building and zoning records, including design plans for construction and renovation projects, records on the current structures on any parcel, maps showing property lines, and Whatcom County building permits issued by the department. They also keep records on a property's compliance with Whatcom County building codes, including building and zoning violations, as well as records of inspection reports. Many Building Departments provide online access to building records.
Bellingham Building Department Bellingham WA 210 Lottie Street 98225 360-676-6550
Bellingham Planning Department Bellingham WA 210 Lottie Street 98225 360-676-6982
Ferndale Planning Department Ferndale WA 2095 Main St 98248 360-384-4006
Lynden Planning and Zoning Department Lynden WA 323 Front Street 98264 360-354-5532
Whatcom County Planning Department Bellingham WA 5280 Northwest Drive 98226 360-676-6907
Whatcom County Assessors evaluate the value of properties and parcels in order to determine property taxes. The Assessor's Office maintains current data on every property in the Whatcom County, WA including inventories of parcels and structures, zoning boundaries, and the value of all the property in the jurisdiction. Assessors may also keep Whatcom County building and zoning records, such as reports from on-site inspections, maps of property lines and zones, and value assessments for building improvements. Many Assessor's Offices provide online access to their records, including documents on building and zoning.
Whatcom County Assessor's Office Bellingham WA 311 Grand Avenue 98225 360-676-6790
Whatcom County Treasurers and Tax Collectors are responsible for the collection of property tax revenue in WA. The Office of the Treasurer and Tax Collector maintains and updates records on every parcel in the district, as well as maintaining certain building and zoning records. These records include building valuations, zoning boundaries, and building construction. Treasurers and Tax Collectors also keep documents on Whatcom County property taxes, including property tax assessments, defaults on property taxes, and tax liens. The office may also maintain information on property auctions and a property's prior liens or foreclosures. Many Treasurers and Tax Collectors provide online databases to access their Whatcom County building records, including documents on building and zoning.
Whatcom County Treasurer's Office Bellingham WA 311 Grand Avenue 98225 360-676-6774