Building Departments in Jefferson County, Washington

There are 3 Building Departments in Jefferson County, Washington, serving a population of 30,524 people in an area of 1,804 square miles. There is 1 Building Department per 10,174 people, and 1 Building Department per 601 square miles.

In Washington, Jefferson County is ranked 6th of 39 counties in Building Departments per capita, and 19th of 39 counties in Building Departments per square mile.

List of Jefferson County Building Departments

Find Jefferson County, Washington building departments, planning, permits, zoning, and inspections.

Jefferson County Building Department and Permits 621 Sheridan Street Port Townsend, WA

Jefferson County Planning Services 615 Sheridan Street Port Townsend, WA

Port Townsend Permits 250 Madison Street Port Townsend, WA

About the Jefferson County Building Department

Building Departments in Jefferson County, WA are responsible for ensuring safe construction of buildings located in their jurisdictions. Building Departments create building codes and standards for building construction to ensure building safety. The Jefferson County DOB is involved in all aspects of construction, including zoning laws, design requirements, building materials, trade and professional license regulation.

You may contact the Building Department for questions about:
  • Jefferson County, Washington building inspection records
  • Contractor license searches
  • Jefferson County building codes
  • Building permit violations, appeals, and fines
  • Construction permits and building ordinances
  • Jefferson County, WA zoning laws and requirements

Jefferson County Building Structure & Housing Statistics

Find Jefferson County Residential Housing Units, Occupied Residential Buildings Construction Year, Occupied Residential Buildings Room Characteristics, Occupied Residential Buildings Bedroom Characteristics, and Occupied Residential Building Facility Characteristics. Data Source: U.S. Census Bureau; American Community Survey, 2018 ACS 5-Year Estimates.

Jefferson County Residential Housing Units
 Jefferson CountyWashington
Total Housing Units18,4583,064,381
Occupied Housing Units14,239 (77.1%)2,800,423 (91.4%)
Jefferson County Occupied Residential Buildings
 Jefferson CountyWashington
Single-Family Detached Homes10,849 (76.2%)1,782,051 (63.6%)
Single-Family Attached Homes366 (2.6%)110,844 (4.0%)
2 Apartments250 (1.8%)66,245 (2.4%)
3 or 4 Apartments135 (0.9%)100,527 (3.6%)
5 to 9 Apartments133 (0.9%)127,774 (4.6%)
10 or More Apartments583 (4.1%)435,497 (15.6%)
Mobile Home or Other Type of Housing1,923 (13.5%)177,485 (6.3%)
Jefferson County Occupied Residential Buildings Construction Year
 Jefferson CountyWashington
2014 or Later202 (1.4%)62,312 (2.2%)
2010 to 2013403 (2.8%)99,185 (3.5%)
2000 to 20092,741 (19.2%)440,508 (15.7%)
1980 to 19995,598 (39.3%)852,224 (30.4%)
1960 to 19793,254 (22.9%)712,540 (25.4%)
1940 to 1959963 (963.0%)349,181 (349,181.0%)
1939 or Earlier1,078 (7.6%)284,473 (10.2%)
Jefferson County Occupied Residential Buildings Room Characteristics
 Jefferson CountyWashington
1 Room202 (1.4%)74,460 (2.7%)
2 or 3 Rooms11,163 (78.4%)1,757,506 (62.8%)
4 or 5 Rooms5,751 (40.4%)909,467 (32.5%)
6 or 7 Rooms4,215 (29.6%)811,744 (29.0%)
8 or More Rooms2,392 (16.8%)650,359 (23.2%)
Jefferson County Occupied Residential Buildings Bedroom Characteristics
 Jefferson CountyWashington
No Bedroom265 (1.9%)85,244 (3.0%)
1 Bedroom1,689 (11.9%)307,033 (11.0%)
2 or 3 Bedrooms11,163 (78.4%)1,757,506 (62.8%)
4 or More Bedrooms1,122 (7.9%)650,640 (23.2%)
Jefferson County Occupied Residential Building Facility Characteristics
 Jefferson CountyWashington
With Complete Plumbing Facilities14,123 (99.2%)2,788,509 (99.6%)
With Complete Kitchen Facilities14,156 (99.4%)2,771,941 (99.0%)