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1. How can I find an email address for a staff member?

From our home page, click on the link for the Staff Directory on the right navigation bar. email list page

2. What is your office address and telephone number?

We are located at the corner of Northwest Drive and Smith Road). Our address is
5280 Northwest Drive
Bellingham, WA 98226



Our phone number is 360-778-5900.

3. What are your office hours?

The office is open Monday - Friday from 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

4. Where can I find my parcel number and legal description?

The Whatcom County Assessor's office has property information. You can also find your parcel number and legal description by looking at your current tax statement or using the Assessor’s online Real Property Search. You may call them at 360-778-5050, or visit the Assessor’s page. Assessor’s page

5. How do I get a copy of a recorded survey of my property?

Whatcom County Public Works Engineering is the repository for all recorded surveys. Long plats, short plats, and binding site plans are also available and may provide useful survey information. Some historical mapping and surveying information is also available for inspection. You may call Public Works Engineering at 360-778-6220, or visit them online. Plat maps and surveys can also be found by using the Auditor’s online Recorded Documents Search. visit them online

6. How do I find out who owns a property?

The Whatcom County Assessor's office has property / owner information. Please visit their online Real Property Search, where you can search by parcel number, address, or owner name. You may also call them at 360-778-5050. Whatcom County Assessor's office

7. What are the dimensions and square footage of my property?

The Whatcom County Assessor's Office has property information. You may call them at 360-778-5050. You may contact the Whatcom County Public Works Engineering Office to request a copy of a recorded survey if they have one on file. Public Works Engineering Office

8. Where are my property lines?

To have the property lines physically established or located on the ground, you will need to contact a surveyor. Whatcom County does not provide surveying services.

9. Where may I obtain information about septic systems, wells, water and sewer lines and water testing?

Contact the Whatcom County Health Department at 360-778-6000, or visit the Health Department website. Health Department website

10. Where may I obtain information about flood zones and frequently flooded areas?

Contact Whatcom County Public Works, River and Flood at 360-778-6230, or visit the River and Flood website. River and Flood website

11. How do I obtain copies of a file?

Contact the Whatcom County Public Records Officer at 360-778-5233, or view online the Public Records Request form and Public Records Disclosure Information. If you are requesting a minimal amount of information or copies please contact Planning and Development Services. Public Records

12. I will be digging on my property. How do I locate the underground utilities?

Contact the Utility Notification Center, call 811 or 800-424-5555. Utility Notification Center

13. How can I pay my permit fees?

PDS accepts cash, checks (in U.S. Funds) and credit card payments. We are not able to take credit card payments over the phone. The credit card processing company does charge a transaction fee in addition to your permit fee. Credit card fees: Debit transactions $1.00; Credit transactions 2.35% of the total. (on small credit transactions there is a $2.00 minimum fee.)