(04/30/2021)

DCD Celebrates Building Safety Month - Join Us!

In acknowledgment of Building Safety Month, DCD will host the
Meet The Experts Zoom Series. DCD and industry experts will share their perspectives on the topics listed below. 

Pathways to Careers & Job Outlook  - May 7th, 1-2p
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88982040653 

Designing to Mitigate Risks - May 14th, 1-2p
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89283327456 

Water Safety - May 21st, 1-2p
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82835125741

Permitting and the Code  - May 28th, 1-2p
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86377162019

Visit our Facebook page to test your skills at Building Safety Trivia.
Download to learn about and enter the Children's Coloring Contest! 
2021 BSM Coloring.pdf

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(04/8/2021)

DCD Fee Schedule Changes Proposed

There will be a public hearing held on 4/26/21 regarding changes to the DCD fee schedule, fee policy, and Title 14 Code. Please review the following documents regarding the changes:

DCD Fee Schedule Changes 2021.pdf
DCD Fee Policy Changes 2021.pdf
Title 14 Code Changes.pdf
https://lnks.gd/2/TrL-N3

(02/26/2021)
DCD Announcement Permit Intakes Increase by 625%

As required by law (RCW 19.27), Kitsap County adopted the updated International Code Council's 2018 Building Code on 2/1/2021. Prior to the adoption of the new code, the Department of Community Development (DCD) received a record number of permit applications from customers desiring to apply under the previously published code.

(1/9/21)
New Building Code Announcement

Kitsap County will adopt a building code change to the 2018 edition published by the International Code Council. Building permit applicants wanting to vest under the current 2015 code edition must have completed permit applications submitted to DCD by January 31, 2021. Click here to learn more!   

(10/19/20)
Climate Change Resiliency Assessment.

DCD recently completed a Climate Change
Resiliency Assessment in partnership with the cities of Bremerton and Port Orchard. 
Click to learn more!