Whatcom County Building Permits & Property Data

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1,511 indexed permits · Whatcom County, Washington.

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Whatcom County building permits — key stats
Permits (last 90 days) 850
Top trade (contractor profiles) Electrical
Newest permit 2026-11-03

PermitGrab tracks 1,511 building permits in Whatcom County, WA as of 2026-11-03.

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Whatcom County building permit activity

275 building permit records published by this source for Whatcom County are dated in the last 30 days — up 0.0% from the prior 30 days. Over 90 days: 850 permits.

Top trades among contractor profiles in Whatcom County

Electrical29.5%
General Construction29.5%
HVAC15.9%
Plumbing6.8%
Landscaping & Exterior4.5%
Signage4.5%
Fire Protection4.5%
New Construction4.5%
1,511
Indexed Permits
2026-11-04
Last Updated
Source date: 2026-11-03
Whatcom County had 275 building permit records dated in the last 30 days.

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Permit data through 2026-11-03

1,511 permits sorted by date

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2026-11-03 HVAC
Source type: Mechanical (Commercial) - New
3018 DOGWOOD TER Lummi Island WA 98262 Install single zone ductless heat pump in 8' x 8' connex box that is used for th… heat pump New installation HVAC installation —
2026-11-03 New Construction
Source type: Building (Residential) - SFR - New Construction
5725 SCHICKLER LN Bellingham WA 98226 New single family residence, existing residence to be converted to ADU per ADM20… 2,704 sf 3 beds residential New construction —
2026-11-03 Fire Protection
Source type: Fire Construction - Residential
1180 MUKLUK PL Bellingham WA 98226 Fire Sprinkler System Installation sprinkler —
2026-11-03 Fire Protection
Source type: Fire Construction - Alarm
901 E 54TH TER Bellingham WA 98226 Replace existing FACP with a new Potter AFC-50. All other notification/initiatin… fire alarm —
2026-11-03 New Construction
Source type: Building (Residential) - Detached - New Construction
5725 SCHICKLER LN Bellingham WA 98226 New detached garage (see SFR2026-00341)Unheated 900sf 900 sf residential New construction —
2026-11-03 Structural
Source type: Encroachment
3815 PINCHER ST Bellingham WA 98226 Repairing 2" steel gas main in soft surface ROW in front of 3815 Pincher St —
2026-11-03 HVAC
Source type: Mechanical (Residential) - Replacement
3843 WELLING CT Bellingham WA 98226 INSTALL SINGLE ZONE DUCTLESS HEAT PUMP SYSTEM heat pump replacement HVAC replacement —
2026-11-03 HVAC
Source type: Mechanical (Residential) - Replacement
453 E HEMMI RD Lynden WA 98264 Replacing furnace like for like furnace like for like replacement HVAC changeout —
2026-11-03 New Construction
Source type: Building (Residential) - SFR - New Construction
8573 GOLDEN VALLEY DR Maple Falls WA 98266 new, single family residence.2 Bed, 2 Bath, Main Level 1231sf, UnCvDecks 36sf. T… 1,231 sf 2 beds residential —
2026-11-03 Windows & Doors
Source type: Building (Residential) - Window Replacement
4628 SHIPYARD RD Blaine WA 98230 Replace 19 windows and 1 patio door, like for like like for like replacement HVAC changeout —
2026-11-03 Plumbing
Source type: Plumbing (Residential) - Replacement
7142 WISER SHORE LN Lynden WA 98264 Replace NG Hot Water Tank, Like for Like replacement —
2026-11-03 HVAC
Source type: Mechanical (Residential) - Replacement
4912 COLUMBUS AVE Bellingham WA 98229 LIKE FOR LIKE 50 NG HWT CHANGOEUT IN GARAGE like for like replacement HVAC changeout —
2026-11-03 HVAC
Source type: Mechanical (Residential) - Replacement
19 COLD SPRING LN Bellingham WA 98229 replace and install free standing wood stove fireplace replacement HVAC replacement —
2026-11-03 HVAC
Source type: Mechanical (Residential) - Replacement
5585 HAIDA WAY Blaine WA 98230 LIKE IN KIND BOILER TO COMBI-BOILER CHANGEOUT replacement HVAC changeout —
2026-11-03 New Construction
Source type: Mobile/Manufactured Home Structure - Manufactured Home
9725 HOLMQUIST RD Lynden WA 98264 New manufactured home to replace existing in farmworker cluster housing. See CUP… 1,176 sf 3 beds —
2026-11-03 HVAC
Source type: Mechanical (Residential) - Replacement
2515 SULWHANON DR Everson WA 98247 Like and kind replacement of (11) existing roof top packaged heaters. replacement HVAC replacement —
2026-11-02 Plumbing
Source type: Plumbing (Residential) - Replacement
7474 NOON RD Lynden WA 98264 Replace Electric Water Tank, Like for Like replacement —
2026-11-02 Plumbing
Source type: Plumbing (Residential) - Replacement
747 E DEL RAY DR Lynden WA 98264 Replace NG Water Heater, Like for Like standard replacement Water heater —
2026-11-02 HVAC
Source type: Mechanical (Residential) - Replacement
1300 E AXTON RD Bellingham WA 98226 Replacing furnace like for like and adding a heat pump furnace, heat pump like for like replacement HVAC changeout —
2026-11-02 HVAC
Source type: Mechanical (Residential) - Replacement
3726 BEAZER RD Bellingham WA 98226 Replace gas water heater like for like like for like replacement HVAC changeout —
2026-11-02 HVAC
Source type: Mechanical (Residential) - Replacement
11 HORIZON HILL LN Unit: 13 Bellingham WA 98229 Replacing furnace like for like furnace like for like replacement HVAC changeout —
2026-11-02 HVAC
Source type: Mechanical (Residential) - Replacement
1211 LAKEVIEW ST Bellingham WA 98229 LIKE FOR LIKE TANKLESS CHANGEOUT like for like replacement HVAC changeout —
2026-11-02 New Construction
Source type: Mobile/Manufactured Home Structure - Manufactured Home
7912 CARSON RD Blaine WA 98230 Replacement manufactured home 27'x48' 2 Bed 2 Bath 1296sf 1,296 sf 2 beds —
2026-11-02 Plumbing
Source type: Plumbing (Residential) - Replacement
5875 SAND RD Bellingham WA 98226 Install electric water heater electric replacement Water heater —
2026-11-02 Plumbing
Source type: Plumbing (Residential) - Replacement
185 HILINE RD Bellingham WA 98229 Install electric HP hybrid water heater electric replacement Water heater —
2026-11-02 Windows & Doors
Source type: Building (Residential) - Window Replacement
152 W WISER LAKE RD Ferndale WA 98248 Replace 8 windows like for like like for like replacement HVAC changeout —
2026-11-02 General Construction
Source type: Building - Land Clearing Permit
694 DEER LN Point Roberts WA 98281 Removal of one tree —
2026-11-02 Plumbing
Source type: Plumbing (Residential) - Replacement
27 OAKCREST CIR Bellingham WA 98229 Replace electric water heater like for like electric replacement Water heater —
2026-11-02 HVAC
Source type: Mechanical (Residential) - Replacement
562 W LAKE SAMISH DR Bellingham WA 98229 LIKE FOR LIKE TANKLESS INSTALL like for like replacement HVAC changeout —
2026-11-02 HVAC
Source type: Mechanical (Residential) - Replacement
4367 SQUALICUM LAKE RD Bellingham WA 98226 Furnace replacment furnace replacement HVAC replacement —
2026-11-02 HVAC
Source type: Mechanical (Residential) - Replacement
2295 LOOMIS TRAIL RD Custer WA 98240 REPLACE EXISTING FURNACE AND EXISTING HEAT PUMP - LIKE FOR LIKE furnace, heat pump like for like replacement HVAC changeout —
2026-11-02 General Construction
Source type: Encroachment
— Operating logging equipment on or around Coalmine Road —
2026-11-02 Fire Protection
Source type: Fire Operational - Burn - Residential
6431 OLSON RD Ferndale WA 98248 Residential Permit - DAYLIGHT HOURS ONLY —
2026-11-02 Fire Protection
Source type: Fire Operational - Burn - Residential
— residential burn - DAYLIGHT HOURS ONLY —
2026-10-30 Electrical
Source type: Encroachment
5906 LONGDIN RD Ferndale WA 98248 101195382-5906 longdin rd; BORE APPROXIMATELY 1, 320 FT WITHIN ROW TO REPLACE PR… replacement —
2026-10-30 Electrical
Source type: Encroachment
3199 STELLER CT Bellingham WA 98226 101205497-3199 STELLER CT; We will be splicing underground primary wire at SP1 a… —
2026-10-30 Fire Protection
Source type: Fire Construction - Fire Flow/Underground Fire Line
8394 HARBORVIEW RD Blaine WA 98230 UNDERGROUND FIRE LINES, 3 FIRE HYDRANTS, 6 FIRE DEPARTMENT CONECTIONS. —
2026-10-30 Fire Protection
Source type: Fire Construction - Alarm
3780 CANTERBURY LN Bellingham WA 98225 Replacement of fire panel fire alarm —
2026-10-30 Electrical
Source type: Encroachment
3575 MCGEE RD Blaine WA 98230 101189351-3575 Mcgee Rd; Bore/Trench approximately 50' within ROW to replace pri… replacement —
2026-10-30 Electrical
Source type: Encroachment
790 CAIN LAKE RD Sedro Woolley WA 98284 101195466-790 cain lake rd; BORE APPROXIMATELY 140 FT WITHIN ROW TO REPLACE PRIM… replacement —
2026-10-30 HVAC
Source type: Mechanical (Residential) - Replacement
5524 KNIGHT RD Bellingham WA 98226 Replacing furnace like for like and adding a heat pump furnace, heat pump like for like replacement HVAC changeout —
2026-10-30 HVAC
Source type: Mechanical (Residential) - Replacement
747 E DEL RAY DR Lynden WA 98264 Replacing furnace like for like furnace like for like replacement HVAC changeout —
2026-10-30 Fire Protection
Source type: Fire Operational - Burn - Residential
2158 MT BAKER HWY Bellingham WA 98226 residential burn - DAYLIGHT HOURS ONLY —
2026-10-30 General Construction
Source type: Encroachment
7030 OLD GUIDE RD Lynden WA 98264 1012092089-7030 old guide rd; AT PSE POLE 469628-160023 ADJACENT TO PROPERTY 703… —
2026-10-30 Plumbing
Source type: Plumbing (Residential) - Replacement
1991 S NUGENT RD Lummi Island WA 98262 LIKE FOR LIKE ELE HWT CHANGEOUT replacement —
2026-10-30 New Construction
Source type: Building (Residential) - Detached - New Construction
— 24'x52' Metal Building-1248sf 1,248 sf residential —
2026-10-30 HVAC
Source type: Mechanical (Residential) - Replacement
4575 LOPEZ DR Ferndale WA 98248 Replace forced air electric furnace located in attic crawlspace furnace replacement HVAC replacement —
2026-10-30 General Construction
Source type: Land Fill & Grade - Permit
5144 HANNEGAN RD 13015-PM Bellingham WA 98226 dirt berm along Hannegan Rd. To be removed and replanted. —
2026-10-30 General Construction
Source type: Encroachment
4020 BLUE CANYON RD Sedro Woolley WA 98284 101208591-4020 Blue Canyon Rd; PERMIT REQUEST TO REPLACE B/O GUY POLE AT GRID # … —
2026-10-30 HVAC
Source type: Mechanical (Commercial) - Replacement
214 W LAUREL RD Bellingham WA 98226 Replace existing 300K BTU natural gas unit heater with like in kind 300K BTU nat… replacement HVAC replacement —
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Permit Types in Whatcom County
Construction Activity in Whatcom County

New building permits in Whatcom County, Washington show where construction activity is occurring. Filter the public records by trade, date, address, and project value to research active projects and property activity. Contractor lead coverage is not currently available for this listing.

About Whatcom County Building Permits

Whatcom County, Washington processes building permits covering residential construction, commercial buildouts, renovations, and specialty trade work. PermitGrab tracks 1,511+ Whatcom County building permits — newest permit date: 2026-11-03 from this listing's source.

Each record can show the project address, scope, permit type, and value where the city publishes them. The source-published contractor records do not meet the coverage threshold for this city. PermitGrab does not represent this as contractor-contact coverage. Where property-owner records are available, they are matched to permit addresses separately.

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Who appears in Whatcom County permit records?

PermitGrab indexes 1,511 building permits in Whatcom County. New records appear as they are available from the source.

How fresh is Whatcom County permit data?

The most recent permit indexed for Whatcom County is dated 2026-11-03. Newest permit date: 2026-11-03. Permit records carry filing date, address, project value, and permit type, plus contractor name where the source publishes it. Use a recent published record for project research; it does not show bid availability or a request for service.

What construction appears in Whatcom County permit records?

Whatcom County permitting activity covers 275 building permit records dated in the last 30 days. The records can cover new construction, residential renovations, mechanical/electrical/plumbing upgrades, roof replacements, demolitions, or tenant improvements. Their usefulness for a contractor or supplier depends on the published project details, timing, and service area.

How to look up Whatcom County building permits

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