LIVE / VISIT BUSINESS GOVERNMENT Top Topics Our Projects Plan Your Project Environment Pay A Bill Report A ProblemAbout Us Kitsap PW Right of Way Permits Right of Way Permits Roads A Right of Way is the strip of land over which facilities such as highways, railroads, power lines, or utilities are built and maintained. Any construction, alterations, repairs, or relocations of utilities or roadway features located in the right of way is permitted through Kitsap County Public Works. Public Works only accepts online applications. To ensure your application is submitted correctly, please read the instructions for “How to Apply for a Permit Online” Any missing information may delay permit approval. Click HERE to apply online. Information fact sheet Submittal check sheet Application form Check status or Request Inspection Make a payment Current permit processing time is 7-10 business days. Once permit status reads "Ready to Issue – Online", you can pay associated fees and issue the permit through the Online Permit Center. For questions, contact the Right of Way Permitting office at 360-337-5777. Trails An amended ordinance to the Kitsap County Code requires a right of way permit to create public trails and enhancements. It was adopted to assist non-profit community groups to develop soft-surface, low impact bike/pedestrian/equestrian access for trail purposes within unopened county right of way. To apply for a permit: Application form Adopting Ordinance #322-2004 For more information regarding utility installation and work within the County right of way, please see Chapter 7 of the Kitsap County Road Standards. Private Septic/Water/Stormwater Line Easements Click here for requirements Call before you dig Additional Resources Kitsap County Road Standards How to Create an Online Account How to Apply for a Permit Online How to Issue your Permit Online How to Schedule an Inspection How to get a Construction Stormwater Permit Assignment of Account Form Indemnity Bond Form LIVE/VISIT Chambers of Commerce Planning Commission Hearing Examiner Where to Recycle Campus Map Visit Kitsap BUSINESS Permits Purchasing Bids Economic Development & Marketing GOVERNMENT Departments Press Releases Employment Information Get Involved Search & Apply for Jobs CONNECT WITH US ||| NEWS SIGN UP Website Policies & Use Contact Us Connect with Us Website Feedback Form © 2021 Kitsap County