Deck permits in City of Everett: fees, timeline & requirements (2026)
Everything you need to know about pulling a deck permit in City of Everett, Washington — when one is required, what it costs, how long review takes, what documents are required, and which inspections you can expect. Cited to Everett Public Works — Permit Services.
Free lookup, no account needed — your lot polygon, zoning, setbacks and overlays, cited to City of Everett's source.
When does a deck need a permit in City of Everett?
Everett follows IRC default: permit required if deck >30in above grade or attached. Critical-area overlays may require additional review.
How City of Everett adopted this rule
The threshold comes from the state code (WAC 51.51), which City of Everett adopts by reference in the provision quoted below.
“A. Amendments applicable to adopted codes: 1. Any reference to the “Everett building code,” “Everett mechanical code,” “Everett fire code,” “Everett plumbing code,” “Everett electrical code,” and “Everett energy code,” in the Everett Municipal Code or elsewhere, refers to the corresponding code adopted pursuant to Section 16.005.030 . 2. Unless the context requires otherwise, any reference to a code adopted pursuant to Section 16.005.030 refers to that code as adopted herein. 3.”Source ↗verified 2026-04-26
What City of Everett says in its own permit handout
From Permit exemptions - one- and two-family dwellings (PDF), published by City of Everett. This is the jurisdiction's own guidance on its permit process, not the ordinance text — where the two differ, the code governs.
“Decks not exceeding 200 square feet in area, that are not more than 30 inches above grade at any point, are not attached to a dwelling and do not serve the exit door required by Section R311.4.”Handout ↗read 2026-09-05
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 Everett?
Kolmo Construction is a licensed Washington general contractor — KOLMOL*753JS, active through April 10, 2027, bonded and insured — working throughout City of Everett and Snohomish County. Kolmo prepares the drawings and submittals, files the deck permit with Everett Public Works — Permit Services, carries the project through review and inspections, and performs the construction. Call (206) 410-5100 for a City of Everett deck quote.
Notes & caveats
Ledger connection details per IRC R507. Guards required for walking surfaces ≥30in above grade (R312). Lateral load connection required for attached decks (R507.9.2).
Deck permit fee — Washington baseline, not City of Everett'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. We have not read City of Everett's adopted fee schedule, so this is not City of Everett'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 Everett'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 Everett 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: Everett Public Works — Permit Services ↗
- 4. Track review (typical: 10–21 days). Respond to reviewer comments promptly.
- 5. Pay issuance fees (Most jurisdictions handle decks as field-inspection or simplified plan review.) and pick up the permit. Inspection card travels with the job.
Or have Kolmo do it
We pull deck permits in City of Everett every month. We prepare the drawings and submittals, file with Everett Public Works — Permit Services, handle reviewer comments, and build the project.
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Deck permits in City of Everett — FAQ
When does a deck need a permit in City of Everett?
Everett follows IRC default: permit required if deck >30in above grade or attached. Critical-area overlays may require additional review.
How much does a deck permit cost in City of Everett?
For a $18,000 deck project, the estimated City of Everett 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 Everett take to review a deck permit?
Typical review window: 10–21 days. Over-the-counter eligible for some scopes.