Roofing permits in Bellevue: fees, timeline & requirements (2026)
Everything you need to know about pulling a roofing / re-roof 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 — the office that issues the permit at your address, cited to Bellevue's source.
When does a re-roof need a permit in Bellevue?
A permit is required for roofing projects that include modifying or replacing the sheathing.
In the source's own words
“A permit is required for roofing projects that include modifying or replacing the sheathing.”Source ↗verified 2026-08-04
What Bellevue says in its own permit handout
From Permit and Energy Code Requirements for Roofing Projects, published by Bellevue. This is the jurisdiction's own guidance on its permit process, not the ordinance text — where the two differ, the code governs.
“A roof recover is where a new layer of roofing material is installed over an existing roof covering without removing the existing roofing covering. In both commercial and residential buildings, no building permit is required unless the additional roofing material increases the total weight of the roof by more than 5 percent.”Handout ↗read 2026-09-05
Required submittals
- Scope description
- Manufacturer underlayment + flashing details
Inspection sequence
- Mid-roof / underlayment
- 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 roofing / re-roof permit with Bellevue Development Services, carries the project through review and inspections, and performs the construction. Call (206) 410-5100 for a Bellevue roofing / re-roof quote.
Notes & caveats
Underlayment per R905. Ice/water shield required (most WA climate zones) at eaves + valleys (R905.1.2). Cool-roof / WSEC R-value of insulation may be triggered if removing decking.
How to apply yourself
- 1. Check who issues the permit. Run an address lookup for your re-roof in Bellevue — we'll confirm which office issues the permit at that address.
- 2. Assemble submittals: the 2 documents under Required submittals above.
- 3. Submit through the city portal: Bellevue Development Services ↗
- 4. Track review (typical: 1–5 days). Respond to reviewer comments promptly.
- 5. Pay issuance fees (Bellevue's fee schedule sets them) 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
Roofing permits in Bellevue — FAQ
When does a re-roof need a permit in Bellevue?
A permit is required for roofing projects that include modifying or replacing the sheathing.
How much does a roofing / re-roof permit cost in Bellevue?
Where a re-roof needs a permit in Bellevue, the re-roof permit's inspection fee is $290, plus the operations fee, $53 or $21 over the counter (Ordinance 6879, Tables 2 and 5), and the state building code fee of $6.50 on a residential permit (RCW 19.27.085). Apply via https://mybuildingpermit.com.
How long does Bellevue take to review a roofing / re-roof permit?
Typical review window: 1–5 days. Over-the-counter eligible for some scopes.