Permits for right-of-way construction

Be sure to read the ROW Construction Application Procedure below before submitting your application, and make sure your plans conform with the minimum requirements outlined in the Right-of-Way Application (ROWA) Checklist. Download the Right-of-Way (ROW) Construction Permit Application.

Be sure to read the Right-of-Way Application Procedure below before submitting your application. Download the Emergency Right-of-Way (ROW) Construction Permit Application.

To begin, verify that the road you want a permit for is on a King County Right-of-Way (ROW) by using King County Parcel Viewer or iMap using an address, parcel number, or intersection.

After confirming the road is a King County ROW, complete the appropriate application with one set of plans and traffic control plan attached. An additional set will be necessary for project on bridges or within close proximity to shorelines.

Applicants with the conditions below will need a Certificate of Conformance in addition to the standard application form:

• Installation or Replacement of Pole
• Installation of Guy Wire
• Installation of Guy Pole (not needed if installed to an existing anchor)
• Installation of Anchor
• Installation of Anchor Pole

ROW Construction Permits are obtained from Real Estate Services to allow utility construction work by franchised utilities, telephone companies, and Metro Transit on King County road rights-of-way. ROW Construction Permits are available only to franchised utilities. Individuals wishing to repair or replace water and electric service lines or side sewers in County ROW must work through their local utility.