Roofing permits in Everett: fees, timeline & requirements (2026)
Everything you need to know about pulling a roofing / re-roof permit in 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 — the office that issues the permit at your address, cited to Everett's source.
When does a re-roof need a permit in Everett?
The state code exempts no re-roofing, and the local code adds no exemption: replacing a roof needs a permit. A small repair can be an ordinary repair.
How Everett adopted this rule
The threshold comes from the state code (WAC 51.51), which Everett adopts by reference in the provision quoted below.
“The current edition of the International Residential Code, published by the International Code Council, Inc., as adopted by the Washington State Building Code Council in Chapter 51-51 WAC, as now or hereafter amended.”Source ↗verified 2026-10-02
What Everett says in its own permit handout
From Permit exemptions - one- and two-family dwellings (PDF), published by Everett. This is the jurisdiction's own guidance on its permit process, not the ordinance text — where the two differ, the code governs.
“EXAMPLES OF WHAT DOES NEED A PERMIT … Re-roofs”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 Everett?
Kolmo Construction is a licensed Washington general contractor — KOLMOL*753JS, active through April 10, 2027, bonded and insured — working throughout Everett and Snohomish County. Kolmo prepares the drawings and submittals, files the roofing / re-roof permit with Everett Public Works — Permit Services, carries the project through review and inspections, and performs the construction. Call (206) 410-5100 for an Everett 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 Everett — 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: Everett Public Works — Permit Services ↗
- 4. Track review (typical: 1–5 days). Respond to reviewer comments promptly.
- 5. Pay issuance fees (Everett'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 Everett Public Works — Permit Services, handles reviewer comments, and builds the project.
Licensed WA general contractor KOLMOL*753JS · bonded & insured
Roofing permits in Everett — FAQ
When does a re-roof need a permit in Everett?
The state code exempts no re-roofing, and the local code adds no exemption: replacing a roof needs a permit. A small repair can be an ordinary repair.
How much does a roofing / re-roof permit cost in Everett?
Where a re-roof needs a permit in Everett, it is a building permit priced on the value of the work: $150 for work valued up to $2,000, $295.50 plus $22.75 for each $1,000 over $2,000 up to $25,000, and $818.75 plus $21.75 for each $1,000 over $25,000 up to $50,000. Plan review adds 75% of that fee and Planning's review 10%, plus the $6.50 state building code fee.
How long does Everett take to review a roofing / re-roof permit?
Typical review window: 1–5 days. Over-the-counter eligible for some scopes.