The Washington State Department of Labor & Industries has tools such as contractor verification, a guide to walk you through the contracting process, and helpful tips for home improvement projects.

If your property is in a flood zone, it is required to get federal flood insurance. The Federal Emergency Management Agency or FEMA is the site used to conduct flood zone certification.

Assessors estimate property value to determine how much tax to levy against a property owner.  Click here for a list of assessor websites for each county in Washington State.

When taking out a loan, your lender will require you to provide them with the scope of work for your project. The scope of work is often referred to as SOW and it is an agreement between you and your lender of the work to be performed throughout the project.