This page contains links to all the forms and checklists you will need to complete a New Single Family Residence application.
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In an effort to encourage green building, the City of Kirkland is offering Priority Review to new single family residence permit applications which meet the requirements of Energy Star Homes or equivalent and the minimum requirements for one of the following certification programs:
Built Green (version 2007-03-01 or 2007-04-01) ∠ 4-Star or ∠ 5-Star or
LEED for Homes (version 1.11a or 2.0) ∠ Silver ∠ Gold or ∠ Platinum
To qualify for Priority Review, the following items are required in addition to the standard requirements at permit application intake:
- A completed Built Green or LEED for Homes application and checklist, and
- A copy of a signed contract with a third party verifier approved under the program. This contract at a minimum should include preliminary rating services, construction inspection services and a final inspection and certification with confirmation of Energy Star Homes or equivalent.
REQUIRED FORMS
New Single Family/Duplex Building Permit Application/checklist
SF Application-hours of application and process
Calculating Average Building Elevation
Site Plan General Requirements
RESIDENTIAL ENERGY FORMS
Residential Energy Forms
Prescriptive ZONE 1: Kirkland is in Zone 1
Component Energy Forms
For more information see the Washington State University Energy Program Energy Code Resources page.
VENTILATION REQUIREMENTS
Swimming Pools, Hot Tubs, Ornamental PondsDemolition application and checklist City of Kirkland Inspection RequestsRevisions/Additions Submittal FormRequest for Change of Address
RELATED INFORMATION AND TIP SHEETS
Construction Guides and Tip Sheets