Electrical permits in City of Everett: fees, timeline & requirements (2026)

Everything you need to know about pulling a electrical 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 Planning Department.

Permit required?
Yes — see threshold below
Permit fee
L&I permit fees by circuit count + service size. Standard residential ~$60-$200.
Review timeline

When does a electrical need a permit in City of Everett?

WAC 296-46B (WA-adopted 2020 NEC) requires electrical permit for ALL electrical work except low-voltage (<50V) and ordinary repairs. WA L&I issues electrical permits in most jurisdictions; some cities have local issuance.

Required submittals

  • scope description
  • load calc for service changes
  • panel schedule for new panels

Inspection sequence

  1. rough-in
  2. service inspection (if applicable)
  3. final

Contractor specialties needed

electrical-01-or-02

Notes & caveats

Service upgrade: load calc per NEC 220. EV charger ≥40A: dedicated circuit + GFCI. AFCI required on most habitable-space circuits (NEC 210.12). Permit holder must hold L&I electrical contractor license (specialty 01 — general; 02 — residential ≤4 units; 03 — pump & irrigation; etc.).

Electrical permit fee estimate in City of Everett

Worked example for a $6,000 electrical project (electrical permit). Your actual fee scales with project valuation.

Building permit fee$250
Plan review$162.5
WA state surcharge$4.5
Estimated total$417

L&I permit fees by circuit count + service size. Standard residential ~$60-$200. Computed from the City of Everett fee bracket schedule · source ↗. Impact/utility fees may apply separately.

How to apply

  1. 1. Confirm your parcel's zoning & overlays. Run an address lookup for your City of Everett electrical — we'll pull your specific lot polygon, zoning, setbacks, and any shoreline/ECA/historic overlays.
  2. 2. Assemble submittals (3).
  3. 3. Submit through the city portal: Everett Planning Department
  4. 4. Track review (typical: ). Respond to reviewer comments promptly.
  5. 5. Pay issuance fees (L&I permit fees by circuit count + service size. Standard residential ~$60-$200.) and pick up the permit. Inspection card travels with the job.

Electrical permits in City of Everett — FAQ

When does a electrical need a permit in City of Everett?

WAC 296-46B (WA-adopted 2020 NEC) requires electrical permit for ALL electrical work except low-voltage (<50V) and ordinary repairs. WA L&I issues electrical permits in most jurisdictions; some cities have local issuance.

How much does a electrical permit cost in City of Everett?

For a $6,000 electrical project, the estimated City of Everett permit fee is about $417 — building fee $250 + plan review $162.5 + surcharges. Fees scale with project valuation per the city schedule.

City of Everett resourcesPermit portal ↗Fee schedule ↗