The Community Development Department only accepts permit applications electronically — Request for Inspections. Please Contact Us if you require assistance. We will be happy to assist you.
The Community Development Department is comprised of the Building, GIS, and Planning divisions. The Department oversees construction activity and implements comprehensive planning policies that balance the preservation of Washington County’s natural and cultural resources with the need to build healthy, dynamic, and sustainable communities in the rapidly growing Dixie region. The Department leads and supports the development of key planning efforts, including the Regional and Community General Plans, Resource Management Plan, Attainable Housing Plan, and long-range initiatives such as Vision Dixie. It works collaboratively with local, state, and federal agencies — as well as community partners — to guide how Washington County will grow and develop in the coming years. Through the administration of land use ordinances, building codes, and business licensing, the Department manages the building permit and inspection process, subdivision plat reviews, boundary line adjustments, zone change requests, annexations, conditional use permits, nuisance violations, and home occupation approvals. The GIS Division is responsible for developing and maintaining the County’s digital spatial databases and providing mapping and data services to local government departments and staff. The public may access these mapping services through the Map Inventory link. Department staff work closely with residents, builders, developers, business owners, and the Land Use Authority to ensure growth occurs responsibly and in alignment with County goals and regulations.
