Print My Plans
Color Job-Site Plan Printing for Vancouver, Washington
By Eli Gewirtzman, Owner · Last checked Nov 5, 2026 (prices and City of Vancouver Permit Center sources)
Vancouver’s Permit Center requires one color copy of all approved plans, documents, the building permit and inspection card kept on site for inspections. Download the approved files from ePlans and upload the large plan sheets for color printing at $3.75 a sheet on 20 lb bond. Black-and-white copies for other uses cost $1.95 a sheet. Order by 3 PM ET, ships same day.
Prices (flat, 17×22 to 36×48)
| Per sheet | |
|---|---|
| Black & white | $1.95 |
| Color | $3.75 |
Vancouver’s ePlans rules that affect the printed set
| Rule | What the City says | Source |
|---|---|---|
| One color copy on site | “Please print one color copy of all approved plans, documents, building permit and inspection card and keep them onsite for inspection purposes.” | Downloading approved plans |
| Lost a sheet? | “if your plans get lost or destroyed, you can always access them again in ePlans and re-print them.” | Same |
| Where the files are | After fees are paid, the City emails you; the approved files sit in the Approved folder under the Files tab and download as a ZIP. | Same |
| One file per sheet | “Each sheet/page of the plans shall be uploaded as a separate file and in the correct orientation.” Multi-page plan files are rejected. | Plan file requirements |
| Minimum plan size | Building, grading and fire submittals: tabloid (11 by 17 inches). Planning and engineering submittals: ANSI D (22 by 34 inches). | Same |
| Stamp space | On 22×34 and 24×36 plan pages, the City places a 3-by-3-inch approval stamp in the upper right corner. | Same |
| Scale | “All plans must be drawn to scale.” Each sheet carries its own scale, and “All plans must be calibrated.” | Same |
| Who is commercial | Commercial permits cover commercial buildings and multifamily of seven or more units (zero-lot-line townhomes excepted). Permit Center: 360-487-7833. | Commercial Building Permits |
From the Approved folder to paper
- Keep single-sheet files in order. The approved ZIP contains individual page files. Use their numbering to arrange the set, then upload them in order or combine them first. See preparing a PDF plan set.
- Order the inspection set in color. The City asks for a color copy of all approved documents. Use black-and-white prints for separate working copies, not as a substitute for the required inspection set.
- Print small documents separately. The permit, inspection card, calculations and reports also belong in the on-site copy. Use an office color printer for their letter-size pages.
- Preserve the stated scale. Match the original sheet size and print at 100%. See the PDF page size checker guide for checking page dimensions.
The City of Vancouver decides what goes in your approved set. We print exactly the files you upload and don’t deal with the Permit Center for you.
Vancouver jobs we print for
- Infill homes and ADUs in Uptown Village, Hough and Arnada.
- Waterfront and downtown mixed-use projects with long commercial sets.
- Homes and townhomes on the east side, around Fishers Landing.
- Unincorporated Clark County, Camas and Battle Ground issue their own permits; across the river, see blueprint printing in Portland.
Sample Vancouver print orders (prints only; shipping is selected at checkout)
| Job | Sheets | Print total |
|---|---|---|
| Uptown Village ADU, on-site color copy, 24×36 | 10 | $37.50 |
| East-side new home, additional working copy: 12 color + 6 B&W, 24×36 | 18 | $56.70 |
| Waterfront mixed-use, on-site color copy, 30×42 | 48 | $180.00 |
| Replacement for two lost sheets, 24×36 color | 2 | $7.50 |
Frequently asked questions
Does Vancouver, WA require color plans on site?
Yes. The City’s Downloading Approved Plans page asks you to print one color copy of all approved plans, documents, building permit and inspection card and keep them onsite for inspection purposes.
Where do I find my approved plans?
In ePlans. After fees are paid, the City emails you, and the approved files are in the Approved folder under the Files tab.
Why are my Vancouver approved plans in separate files?
The City’s plan file requirements say each sheet is uploaded as a separate file, so the approved plans download as single pages. Combine them before ordering, or upload them in order.
What if my Vancouver job-site plans get lost?
The City says you can access them again in ePlans and re-print them.
Does this cover Clark County or Camas?
No. Unincorporated Clark County and nearby cities have their own permit offices. This page covers the City of Vancouver, Washington.
When does a Vancouver order ship?
Order by 3 PM ET, ships same day.