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Spokane Asphalt Paving Guide: Costs, Permits, and Timing

Spokane has hot, dry summers and cold, snowy winters, a very different climate from western Washington, and the City requires a driveway approach permit plus a separate street obstruction permit for driveway work in the right-of-way. This guide covers published local price ranges, Spokane's two-step driveway approach process, and how to time paving around winter cold. The contractor list above shows paving pros who serve Spokane on Main Street.

What asphalt work costs in Spokane

We only list numbers from published sources that give a Spokane figure. All figures in this table come from HomeBlue's Spokane cost guides, published in 2022, so expect current quotes to differ. Treat them as a starting point, not a quote.

Spokane bids often change with freeze-thaw damage and base repair after winter, older driveways that need full replacement, and whether the driveway approach at the curb is part of the job. HomeBlue's sealing guide also notes that some contractors charge a $75 to $100 mobilization fee on small driveways. We did not find a sourced local figure for pothole patching alone, so ask for repair as its own line item.

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 a new or modified driveway approach at the street does.

Approach permit. Spokane Municipal Code Section 17H.010.220 says an approach permit from Engineering Services is required to build or modify any driveway onto a public right-of-way, and that every driveway must lead to an off-street parking area on private property. The City's Driveway Approach Application (April 2025) says approaches are limited to 40 percent of street frontage, up to 30 feet, that replacing an existing approach means rebuilding it to current City Standard Plans, and that review can take up to five working days. It lists a residential review fee of $96.78, paid when you apply.

Street obstruction permit. The application says the approach must be built by a contractor who meets the City's requirements to work in the right-of-way, and that the contractor must get a separate Street Obstruction Permit before construction. The City's obstruction application asks for submittal at least 3 business days before work and lists a dig permit fee of $150 for the first 3 days. Fees change, so confirm current amounts.

Spokane weather and the best time to pave

NOAA's 1991 to 2020 climate normals for Spokane International Airport show about 16.5 inches of precipitation a year, with roughly 9.6 inches falling from November through March, and about 45 inches of snow a year. June through September averages only about 2.6 inches combined.

July highs average about 84 degrees, and the station averages about 21 days a year at 90 degrees or hotter. Winters are cold, with January highs around 34 degrees and about 132 nights a year at freezing or colder.

Our tip for Spokane homeowners: the paving season runs roughly May through September. Asphalt and sealcoat need warm days and nights above freezing to cure well, so book early in spring and avoid late-fall jobs that run into the first hard freezes.

Spokane asphalt FAQ

How much does a new asphalt driveway cost in Spokane?

HomeBlue's Spokane cost guide (published 2022) puts a new asphalt driveway at $4 to $7 per square foot for 3 to 4 inches of asphalt, including removal of an old asphalt driveway. For a 24 by 40 foot two-car driveway, that guide lists $3,600 to $6,200. Prices have likely moved since 2022, so get written quotes.

How much does driveway sealcoating cost in Spokane?

HomeBlue's Spokane driveway sealing guide (published 2022) lists $0.30 to $0.50 per square foot, or about $210 to $350 for a 24 by 30 foot two-car driveway.

Do I need a Spokane permit to build or change a driveway approach?

Yes. Spokane Municipal Code Section 17H.010.220 requires an approach permit from Engineering Services for building or modifying any driveway onto a public right-of-way. After approval, a qualified contractor must also get a Street Obstruction Permit before construction.

How wide can a driveway approach be in Spokane?

The City's Driveway Approach Application says approaches are limited to 40 percent of street frontage, up to 30 feet, and must provide access to an off-street parking space.

When is the best time to pave in Spokane?

NOAA normals for Spokane International Airport show about 45 inches of snow and about 132 freezing nights a year. Roughly May through September is the paving season.

Compare Spokane paving contractors

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

• EverShield Pavement Maintenance LLC, Spokane
• Capital Concrete And Asphalt, LLC, Spokane
• Western Skies Construction LLP, Spokane
• American Asphalt LLC, Spokane
• Black Diamond Asphalt Paving LLC, Spokane Valley

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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 Spokane Engineering Services before you start work.