Frequently Asked Questions

You need a building permit for all construction that involves the construction, repair, movement to another site, removal, or demolition of any building or structure. All electrical, plumbing and mechanical work needs a separate permit for each trade. The price of the permit is calculated using the cost of the construction. View our Permits, Applications and Procedures.

Work on a project may not legally begin before a permit is obtained and on the work site.

Water heater applications are processed at the counter.

The Sewer District has records of the original sewer installation to almost all homes and businesses in the East Wenatchee Area. Just leave us a message on this website

• Usually, this is an easy question; just leave us a message on the website, and we will research your address and let you know
• Sometimes this question is a tricky one to answer. We can work with you to schedule a site visit and try to get an answer

• You can attempt to clear the drain yourself. Chemical drain cleaners can often be effective, and, if you are comfortable doing it, you can use a plumber's snake from a drain in the house to try and clear the line
• Call a rooter service or a plumber. The Wenatchee area is lucky to have several local rooter services and plumbing companies

• Call the Sewer District Inspector at 509-630-4099 during normal working hours, Monday through Thursday, 7 to 5:30, or email the Sewer District Inspector.
• Call the Sewer District

DCSD is on a once‑a‑month billing cycle. Bills are issued on the 8th of each month for the previous month’s services, and payment is due by the last day of the month in which the bill is issued.

Example:

If you receive your bill on August 8th for services provided from July 1, 2026, to July 31, 2026, your payment is due by August 31, 2026.

No. However, there is a $10 change of service fee charge on your first billing statement.

If you qualify for a property‑tax discount through the Douglas County Assessor’s Office, you are eligible to receive a 25% discount on the current sanitary sewer service rate. To maintain this discount, your account must remain in good standing.

Low-Income Senior Citizens and Disabled Persons Adjustment of Uniform Sewer Service Charges (PDF)