Deck permits in Bellevue: fees, timeline & requirements (2026)
Everything you need to know about pulling a deck permit in Bellevue, Washington — when one is required, what it costs, how long review takes, what documents are required, and which inspections you can expect. Cited to Bellevue Development Services.
Free lookup, no account needed — your lot polygon, zoning, setbacks and overlays, cited to Bellevue's source.
When does a deck need a permit in Bellevue?
Bellevue's permit FAQ (Work Requiring Permits, Decks): no permit is required for installing or repairing a deck that is less than 30 inches above the ground. A permit with plan review is required for installing, repairing, replacing and adding to decks where the highest walking surface is more than 30 inches above the ground. A permit is required for repairs to existing deck or porch handrails and stairs. Bellevue LUC sets setbacks by zone.
How long a deck permit actually takes in Bellevue
46 permits with plan review issued in the last 12 months: half were issued within 76 days of application and 80% within 121.
Days from application to issue, measured by Kolmo from City of Bellevue single-family building permits (types BR, BS, BT, BU) on MyBuildingPermit.com.
In the source's own words
“A permit is not required for installing or repairing a deck that is less than 30 inches above the ground.”Source ↗verified 2026-08-04
Required submittals
- Site plan with setbacks
- Framing plan w/ ledger detail
- Footing detail
- Guard/handrail detail
Inspection sequence
- Footing
- Framing
- Final
Contractor specialties needed
General contractor
Who can do this work in Bellevue?
Kolmo Construction is a licensed Washington general contractor — KOLMOL*753JS, active through April 10, 2027, bonded and insured — working throughout Bellevue and King County. Kolmo prepares the drawings and submittals, files the deck permit with Bellevue Development Services, carries the project through review and inspections, and performs the construction. Call (206) 410-5100 for a Bellevue deck quote.
Notes & caveats
MyBuildingPermit.com handles intake. A permit with plan review is required for installing, repairing, replacing and adding to decks where the highest walking surface is more than 30 inches above the ground. Decks in steep-slope ECA require additional review per the Geotechnical Report Requirements.
Deck permit fee estimate in Bellevue
Worked example for an $18,000 deck project (building permit). Your actual fee scales with project valuation.
| Building permit fee | $549.45 |
| Plan review | $357.14 |
| WA state surcharge | $6.50 |
| Estimated total | $913.09 |
Where a deck needs a permit in Bellevue, it is a building permit priced on the value of the work: $44 up to $500, $44 plus $6.39 for each $100 more up to $2,000, $139.85 for the first $2,000 plus $25.60 for each $1,000 more up to $25,000, and $728.65 for the first $25,000 plus $19.06 for each $1,000 more up to $50,000, each prorated. Where the plans are reviewed, plan review adds 65% of that fee; the operations fee is $53, or $21 when the permit is issued over the counter (Ordinance 6879), and the state building code fee is $6.50 on a residential permit (RCW 19.27.085). Apply via mybuildingpermit.com. Computed from Bellevue's adopted fee schedule · source ↗. Land use, fire and engineering review, intake, impact and utility fees, where they apply, are charged separately.
How to apply yourself
- 1. Confirm your parcel's zoning & overlays. Run an address lookup for your Bellevue deck — we'll pull your specific lot polygon, zoning, setbacks, and any shoreline/ECA/historic overlays.
- 2. Assemble submittals (4).
- 3. Submit through the city portal: Bellevue Development Services ↗
- 4. Track review (typical: 7–14 days). Respond to reviewer comments promptly.
- 5. Pay issuance fees (about $913 for an $18,000 project) and pick up the permit. Inspection card travels with the job.
Or have Kolmo do it
Kolmo prepares the drawings and submittals, files with Bellevue Development Services, handles reviewer comments, and builds the project.
Licensed WA general contractor KOLMOL*753JS · bonded & insured
Deck permits in Bellevue — FAQ
When does a deck need a permit in Bellevue?
Bellevue's permit FAQ (Work Requiring Permits, Decks): no permit is required for installing or repairing a deck that is less than 30 inches above the ground. A permit with plan review is required for installing, repairing, replacing and adding to decks where the highest walking surface is more than 30 inches above the ground. A permit is required for repairs to existing deck or porch handrails and stairs. Bellevue LUC sets setbacks by zone.
How much does a deck permit cost in Bellevue?
For a $18,000 deck project, the estimated Bellevue permit fee is about $913.09 (building fee $549.45 + plan review $357.14 + surcharges) from Bellevue's adopted fee schedule. Land use, fire and engineering review, intake, impact and utility fees, where they apply, are charged separately.
How long does it actually take to get a deck permit in Bellevue?
46 permits with plan review issued in the last 12 months: half were issued within 76 days of application and 80% within 121. Measured by Kolmo from City of Bellevue single-family building permits (types BR, BS, BT, BU) on MyBuildingPermit.com.
How long does Bellevue take to review a deck permit?
Typical review window: 7–14 days. Over-the-counter eligible for some scopes.