Behavioral Health Agencies - Fees

WAC 246-341-0365 - Fee requirements

An agency must include payment of licensing and certification fees with the initial application, renewal application, or with requests for other services. The department may refund one-half of the application fee if an application is withdrawn before certification or denial. There are no refunds of fees when licensure is denied, revoked, or suspended.

Fee Schedule

Application fees

New agency - $2,250

Branch agency - $1,150

Add one or more certifications/services - $450

Change of ownership - $1,150

Residential and inpatient service fees per licensed bed

In-Patient Substance Use Disorder With deemed status - $125 per bed

In-Patient Substance Use Disorder Without deemed status - $250 per bed

Inpatient Mental Health - $250 per bed

Outpatient services fees per annual service hours (not deemed)

0-3,999 - $1,650

4,000-14,999 - $2,400

15,000-29,999 - $3,200

30,000-49,999 - $4,750

50,000 or more - $5,800

Outpatient service fees per annual service hours (deemed)

0-3,999 - $830

4,000-14,999 - $1,200

15,000-29,999 - $1,600

30,000-49,999 - $2,380

50,000 or more - $2,900

Tribal attestation fees

Administrative processing fee for any new, renewed, or amended attestations and licensing applications (WAC 246-341-0367).

Note: Tribal attestations are renewed every three years.    

See Tribal Attestation Webpage for fee information.

Complaint/critical incident investigation fees

All agencies - $2,250