Access Permit
An Access Permit is Required For:
- Any new driveway or agricultural field entrance onto a Washington County Road
- Any proposed street or commercial access
- If a change in the use of a property that is adjacent to a County road occurs, the County has the right to review access to the County road and require a new permit
Please allow two weeks for processing.
Access Permit Fees
| Residential Driveway or Field Entrance | $150 |
| Commercial Access | $500 |
| Street Access | $500 |
| Temporary Access | $150 |
In addition to the applicable fee, a refundable deposit is required, based on the scope of work.
- A culvert pipe is generally required unless curb is present
- The permit holder is required to provide a pipe that meets County standards
- Access Permit Application
- When applying for an Access Permit, please include a drawing of the site
- For a simple driveway, a line drawing is sufficient
- For a commercial access, the County will need to review the plans for the development and may require a traffic study
- Generally, if access is available from a local street, the County will NOT permit direct access to the County Road
Questions? E-mail Carol Hanson or call 651-430-4313.