Buckley plan check and resubmittal guide

What we could verify about the City of Buckley’s permit office from government and permit portal pages, what Washington law says about plan check there, and how to answer a correction letter. Each fact links to its source.

The City of Buckley permit office

Building & Planning: 360-761-7810 (cityofbuckley.com, checked October 31, 2026)
Address: 933 Main Street, Buckley, WA 98321 (cityofbuckley.com, checked October 31, 2026)
Resubmittal instructions
Building department page

Links and facts checked on October 28, 2026.

How to resubmit, at a glance

In our words, from Buckley’s own page. The exact steps are on the page linked below.

Mark each revised page with its revision number and date, highlighting changes.

From Buckley’s own page, read October 31, 2026: cityofbuckley.com

What to include

All revision submittals should include a revision summary.

From Buckley’s own page, read October 30, 2026: cityofbuckley.com

Codes its letters cite

Building code named on the city’s pages: 2021 Code Editions and Amendments Effective March 15, 2024.

Source: sbcc.wa.gov

Local amendments to the building code

Any city or county may amend the state building code; amendments that affect houses and apartments need State Building Code Council approval first.

Source: app.leg.wa.gov

Buckley and Pierce County

Buckley is in Pierce County. See the Pierce County guide.

Washington rules every plan check here follows

These come from Washington law and state agencies, so they apply in Buckley as well. Each links to its source.

Building code in force

Washington's current building code is based on the 2021 model codes and took effect on March 15, 2024.

Source: Washington State Building Code Council, checked October 31, 2026

Next edition

The next update, based on the 2024 codes, is scheduled to take effect on May 3, 2027.

Source: Washington State Building Code Council, checked October 31, 2026

Local amendments

A city or county may change the state code for its own area, but its changes cannot weaken the code's minimum standards.

Source: Washington State Legislature, RCW 19.27.040, checked October 31, 2026

Rules are locked in when you apply

A complete building permit application is reviewed under the building and zoning rules that were in effect on the date it was filed.

Source: Washington State Legislature, RCW 19.27.095, checked October 31, 2026

What a good response to plan check corrections has

General guidance, not the City of Buckley’s own rules. Check its page before you resubmit.

Answer every comment, in the reviewer’s order and numbering, so nothing is missed.
Say plainly what you changed for each comment, or why no change is needed.
Name the sheet and detail where each change is, so the reviewer can find it fast.
Mark changes on the drawings (clouds or deltas are common) and keep sheet numbers the same.
Send the response letter, the revised drawings and any new calculations together.

Other Washington city guides

How we help

Send us the whole correction letter. We draft a response to every comment and list the drawing changes sheet by sheet. Your first letter is free. You review each response, then you sign and submit to the City of Buckley yourself.

Cleared to Build is an independent service. We are not the City of Buckley and are not affiliated with it.

Upload your correction letter

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Questions

How do I respond to Buckley’s plan check corrections?

In short: Mark each revised page with its revision number and date, highlighting changes. Answer every comment in a response letter that says what changed and on which sheet.

How long does Buckley take to review a resubmittal?

Review times change with workload. Ask the building department at 360-761-7810.

Whom do I ask about Buckley’s plan check corrections?

Call Building & Planning at 360-761-7810. For a question about one comment, ask for the reviewer named on the letter.

Does Buckley charge for another plan review?

This guide doesn’t list fees. Ask Building & Planning at 360-761-7810 before you resubmit.

How many rounds of corrections can Buckley send?

This guide doesn’t list a limit. Answering every comment fully the first time is the surest way to fewer rounds; ask Building & Planning at 360-761-7810 if unsure.

Is Cleared to Build part of the City of Buckley?

No. Cleared to Build is an independent service, not affiliated with the City of Buckley or any permitting agency. You submit to the city yourself.