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Auburn Asphalt Paving Guide: Costs, Permits, and Timing

Auburn has mild summers, cool winters with regular freezes, and rain that falls mostly from November through March, and the City requires a construction permit, done by a licensed and bonded contractor, for driveway work in the public right-of-way. This guide covers Auburn's right-of-way construction permit rules and how to time paving around the local weather. We did not find a published Auburn cost guide, so we do not list local prices; get written quotes from more than one contractor. The contractor list above shows paving pros who serve Auburn on Main Street.

City permits and the public right-of-way

Paving that stays entirely on your own lot does not touch the public right-of-way, but driveway, sidewalk, and curb work at the street does.

Construction permit. Auburn's Construction Permit Handout says any work in the public right-of-way must be done by a licensed and bonded contractor, with at least $1,000,000 in general liability insurance. Its Driveway Modifications scope covers adding, repairing, or altering a driveway in the right-of-way, and new driveway locations must meet the City's Engineering Design Standards and may need to move.

How to apply. Apply online at MyBuildingPermit.com under Auburn, Right-of-Way. The Permit Center is at (253) 931-3090.

Auburn weather and the best time to pave

Auburn does not have its own NOAA normals station, so we use nearby Kent. Its 1991 to 2020 normals show about 40.1 inches of rain a year. November is the wettest month at about 6.23 inches, and July is the driest at about 0.67 inches. About 26.1 inches falls from November through March.

July is the warmest month, with highs averaging about 78 degrees. Winters bring about 39 nights a year at freezing or colder, and January highs average about 48 degrees.

Our tip for Auburn homeowners: summer is the best window for paving and sealcoating, since most rain falls from November through March. Sealcoat needs dry days to cure, so watch the forecast in spring and fall.

Auburn asphalt FAQ

Can an Auburn homeowner do driveway work in the right-of-way?

Auburn says any work in the public right-of-way must be done by a licensed and bonded contractor, under a construction permit with the Driveway Modifications scope.

When is the best time to pave in Auburn?

NOAA normals for Kent show July highs near 78 degrees and about 39 freezing nights. Summer is the best window for paving and sealcoating, since most rain falls from November through March.

Compare Auburn paving contractors

Contractors listed on the Auburn hub, from Main Street listings data. Claimed profiles are shown first. Full cards are in the list above.

• Sound Sealcoat & Striping LLC, Auburn
• Maxon Paving & Sealcoat, Auburn
• Statewide Parking Lot Services Inc, Auburn
• Quality Asphalt Paving, LLC, Kent
• Tony Lind Paving, Kent

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Prices above come from third-party guides published in 2022 and are not quotes from Main Street or any listed contractor. Permit rules change; confirm with the City of Auburn before you start work.