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1. What are the application steps?

1. You will need to begin with determining if your property/parcel is within city limits. See: Is the address in Battle Ground City Limits?
2. If you're located in city limits and you are the homeowner building the home:
   1. You'll need to know your zoning information. See: Zoning Information.
   2. See: Are you, the homeowner, building it?
   3. See: What do you need to apply for a permit?
3. If you're located in city limits and you are hiring a contractor:
   1. Often the contractor will handle everything needed for permits and applications. 
   2. You can always keep up with the progress of your permit status by visiting the Customer Self-Service Portal (CSS).
      1. You need the address or parcel number of your property. 
      2. You do NOT need an account to search for your permit. 
      3. If you need any assistance with this, or have any questions, please contact us at: ComDev.Info@CityofBG.org
4. Applying for a permit: We now have an online application system, Customer Self-Service Portal (CSS) 
5. Register for an account (top right-hand side of the page, click on "Guest")
   
6. You will be sent a registration email - if you do not receive the email please check your spam/junk folder. 
   If you still do not receive the email within an hour, please email us and let us know at: ComDev.Info@CityofBG.org
   • Please note that we cannot assist with password resets, so please keep track of your password. 
7. For permits requiring plans - you will need to submit a digital copy on CSS and one physical plan delivered to our office. 
   Please include the permit number assigned to your project when you bring in or mail physical copies to the address under "Contact Us".
8. Please visit our Residential Building Information & Permit Applications page for more information on application types and submittal requirements.

2. Is the address in Battle Ground city limits?

• Not all addresses that include “Battle Ground” or “Brush Prairie” are within City Limits. You can confirm at the Clark County GIS Property Information Center and searching for your address or parcel number (also known as the “Tax Account”).
  
• The Account Summary page provides zoning, utility, emergency, and miscellaneous agencies and information associated with the parcel’s district.
  

3. Zoning Information (Lot coverage limits, setbacks, etc)

Zoning information ie: Lot coverage (how much building – including sheds, tiny homes, etc – you can have on your property), Setbacks (how far your home and accessory structures need to be away from each other and fence/property lines), etc.

• You can find information by going to the Clark County GIS Property Information Center and searching for your address or parcel number (also known as the “Tax Account"
  
• The Account page shows Subdivision information: 

       

• The “Codes” link directs you to the Battle Ground Municipal Code webpage, which provides additional information regarding your property’s zoning district.  
  
• Click on “Residential Districts”