The City charges several types of fees during the permitting process. Each fee serves a different purpose and is required by City code and Washington State law.

Permit Fees
  Permit fees cover the cost of reviewing your application, checking your plans, and performing inspections. See the full Permit Fee Schedule for details.
 

Impact fees are one‑time charges on new development. They help pay for the transportation, park, and fire facilities needed because of the growth a new project creates. They are separate from permit fees and are calculated using the City’s adopted fee schedules. Impact fees only apply to certain types of projects.
  Transportation Impact Fees are charged during the building permitting process. They help fund projects that maintain or improve levels of service on Shoreline’s streets, sidewalks, and bike/pedestrian network.
  Park Impact Fees are a one‑time payment required for new residential development. They help pay for the capital costs of parks, open spaces, and recreation facilities needed to serve new residents.
 

Fire Impact Fees are a one‑time payment made during the permitting process for new development. They help maintain fire service levels and emergency response capacity within the Shoreline Fire Department service area.

Business Licenses
  Shoreline requires all businesses operating in City to have a City of Shoreline business license.