Deck permits in City of Bellevue: fees, timeline & requirements (2026)
Everything you need to know about pulling a deck permit in City of 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 City of Bellevue's source.
When does a deck need a permit in City of Bellevue?
Bellevue follows IRC default: permit if deck >30in above grade or attached. Bellevue LUC sets setbacks by zone.
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 2026-09-24
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
Who can do this work in City of Bellevue?
Kolmo Construction is a licensed Washington general contractor — KOLMOL*753JS, active through April 10, 2027, bonded and insured — working throughout City of 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 City of 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 — Washington baseline, not City of Bellevue's own schedule
Worked example for a $18,000 deck project (building permit). Your actual fee scales with project valuation.
| Building permit fee | $293.25 |
| Plan review | $190.61 |
| WA state surcharge | $6.5 |
| Estimated total | $490.36 |
Most jurisdictions handle decks as field-inspection or simplified plan review. Apply via https://mybuildingpermit.com. We have not read City of Bellevue's adopted fee schedule, so this is not City of Bellevue's fee: it walks the standard valuation table most Washington cities adopt by reference, as a rough guide. The real numbers are in City of Bellevue's fee schedule ↗. Impact/utility fees may apply separately.
How to apply yourself
- 1. Confirm your parcel's zoning & overlays. Run an address lookup for your City of 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 (Most jurisdictions handle decks as field-inspection or simplified plan review. Apply via https://mybuildingpermit.com.) and pick up the permit. Inspection card travels with the job.
Or have Kolmo do it
We pull deck permits in City of Bellevue every month. We prepare the drawings and submittals, file with Bellevue Development Services, handle reviewer comments, and build the project.
Licensed WA general contractor KOLMOL*753JS · bonded & insured
Deck permits in City of Bellevue — FAQ
When does a deck need a permit in City of Bellevue?
Bellevue follows IRC default: permit if deck >30in above grade or attached. Bellevue LUC sets setbacks by zone.
How much does a deck permit cost in City of Bellevue?
For a $18,000 deck project, the estimated City of Bellevue permit fee is about $490.36 — building fee $293.25 + plan review $190.61 + surcharges. Fees scale with project valuation per the city schedule.
How long does City of Bellevue take to review a deck permit?
Typical review window: 7–14 days. Over-the-counter eligible for some scopes.