The Department of Licenses and Inspections (L&I) issues permits for construction projects. Some of these projects can use an EZ permit, which don’t require plans and can often be issued over-the-counter. This page contains permit applications and information for EZ permits.
| Name | Description | Released | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| EZ permit standard: Alterations PDF | Standards to get an interior alterations permit without submitting plans. | August 6, 2026 | |
| EZ permit standard: Bathroom and kitchen alterations PDF | Standards to get a plumbing permit for bathroom and kitchen alterations of an existing single family dwelling without submitting plans. | August 6, 2026 | |
| EZ permit standard: Building permit for sign installation PDF | Standards to get a building permit for sign installation without submitting plans. | April 1, 2025 | |
| EZ permit standard: Chimney and vent extension PDF | Standards to get a building permit for chimney and vent extension without submitting plans. | August 6, 2026 | |
| EZ permit standard: Commercial sprinkler relocation PDF | Standards to get a commercial sprinkler relocation permit without submitting plans. | June 24, 2026 | |
| EZ permit standard: Covered walkways and barriers PDF | Standards to get a building permit for a covered walkway without submitting plans. | August 6, 2026 | |
| EZ permit standard: Decks PDF | Standards to get zoning and building permits to install a deck without submitting plans. | October 23, 2023 | |
| EZ permit standard: Ductwork and warm air appliances – alteration and addition PDF | Standards to get a permit for alteration and additions of ductwork, registers, grills and diffusers, and warm air appliances in an existing building without submitting plans. | June 22, 2026 | |
| EZ permit standard: Ductwork and warm air appliances – residential new construction PDF | Standards to get a permit for the installation of new ductwork, registers, grills and diffusers, and warm-air appliances for residential (one- and two-family) new construction without submitting plans. | June 22, 2026 | |
| EZ permit standard: Electrical vehicle charger (EVC) PDF | Standards to get an electrical permit for an EV charger without submitting plans. | August 6, 2026 | |
| EZ permit standard: Exterior wall covering PDF | Standards to get a building permit for exterior wall covering without submitting plans. | August 6, 2026 | |
| EZ permit standard: Interior demolition PDF | Standards to get an interior demolition permit without submitting plans. | August 6, 2026 | |
| EZ permit standard: Kitchen fire suppression system PDF | Standards to get a permit to install a kitchen fire suppression system without submitting plans. | June 24, 2026 | |
| EZ permit standard: Limited commercial alterations and repairs PDF | Standards to get a permit for limited demolition and commercial alterations and repair without submitting plans. | August 6, 2026 | |
| EZ permit standard: Masonry facade PDF | Standards to get a building permit for masonry facade without submitting plans. | August 6, 2026 | |
| EZ permit standard: Party wall protection PDF | Standards to get an exterior wall coverings permit to address party wall protection without submitting plans. | August 6, 2026 | |
| EZ permit standard: Plumbing – alterations and additions PDF | Standard to get a plumbing permit for installing or altering a plumbing system in existing buildings without submitting plans. | June 22, 2026 | |
| EZ permit standard: Plumbing – residential new construction PDF | Standard to get a plumbing permit for installing a plumbing system for residential (one- and two-family) new construction without submitting plans. | June 22, 2026 | |
| EZ permit standard: Pools and spas PDF | Standard to get a building permit to install a pool and spa without submitting plans. | August 6, 2026 | |
| EZ permit standard: Porch enclosures PDF | Standards to get a building permit for a porch enclosure without submitting plans. | August 6, 2026 | |
| EZ permit standard: Re-roofing PDF | Standards to get a permit for the installation of new roofing without submitting plans. | August 6, 2026 | |
| EZ permit standard: Residential Service Equipment PDF | Standards to get an electrical permit for residential service equipment without. submitting plans. | June 5, 2026 | |
| EZ permit standard: Residential sprinkler relocation PDF | Standards to get a permit for residential sprinkler relocation without submitting plans. | August 6, 2026 | |
| EZ permit standard: Retaining walls PDF | Standards to get a permit to install retaining walls without submitting plans. | August 6, 2026 | |
| EZ permit standard: Security gates and grills PDF | Standards to get a permit to install security gates and grills without submitting plans. | August 6, 2026 | |
| EZ permit standard: Solar photovoltaic (PV) system PDF | Use this form to certify that your solar installation project for one-or-two family dwellings meet the expedited permitting process requirements. | August 6, 2026 | |
| EZ permit standard: Windows and doors PDF | Standards to get a building permit to replace windows and doors without submitting plans. | June 24, 2026 | |
| EZ permit standard: Zoning for signs PDF | Standards to get a zoning permit for wall sign installation without submitting plans. | May 2, 2023 |