Kitchen remodel permits in City of Federal Way: fees, timeline & requirements (2026)
Everything you need to know about pulling a kitchen remodel permit in City of Federal Way, Washington — when one is required, what it costs, how long review takes, what documents are required, and which inspections you can expect. Cited to Apply via MyBuildingPermit.com..
Free lookup, no account needed — your lot polygon, zoning, setbacks and overlays, cited to City of Federal Way's source.
When does a kitchen remodel need a permit in City of Federal Way?
Cosmetic finish work (cabinets, countertops, tile) is exempt; remodels touching framing, wiring, plumbing, or mechanical require a permit per the Single Family Remodel Checklist (#156).
In the source's own words
“Painting, papering, tiling, carpeting, cabinets, counter tops and similar finish work.”Source ↗verified 2026-09-24
Required submittals
- floor plan with fixture locations
- electrical layout
- plumbing diagram
- WSEC compliance form if envelope/lighting affected
Inspection sequence
- rough-in (electrical/plumbing/mechanical)
- insulation if walls opened
- drywall
- final
Contractor specialties needed
general, electrical-01-or-02, plumbing, mechanical
Who can do this work in City of Federal Way?
Kolmo Construction is a licensed Washington general contractor — KOLMOL*753JS, active through April 10, 2027, bonded and insured — working throughout City of Federal Way and King County. Kolmo prepares the drawings and submittals, files the kitchen remodel permit with Apply via MyBuildingPermit.com., carries the project through review and inspections, and performs the construction. Call (206) 410-5100 for a City of Federal Way kitchen remodel quote.
Notes & caveats
2021 IRC R105.1 requires building permits for "construction, enlargement, alteration, repair, movement, removal, conversion, or demolition" except work listed in R105.2. New electrical circuits → electrical permit (WAC 296-46B). New/relocated plumbing fixtures → plumbing permit (UPC, WAC 51-56). New gas line or range hood vent → mechanical permit.
Kitchen remodel permit fee — Washington baseline, not City of Federal Way's own schedule
Worked example for a $35,000 kitchen remodel project (building permit). Your actual fee scales with project valuation.
| Building permit fee | $492.25 |
| Plan review | $319.96 |
| WA state surcharge | $6.5 |
| Estimated total | $818.71 |
Fees set by jurisdiction. WA Building Code Council surcharge: $6.50 per building permit. Trade permits separate. We have not read City of Federal Way's adopted fee schedule, so this is not City of Federal Way'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 Federal Way'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 Federal Way kitchen remodel — 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: Apply via MyBuildingPermit.com. ↗
- 4. Track review. Respond to reviewer comments promptly.
- 5. Pay issuance fees (Fees set by jurisdiction. WA Building Code Council surcharge: $6.50 per building permit. Trade permits separate.) and pick up the permit. Inspection card travels with the job.
Or have Kolmo do it
We pull kitchen remodel permits in City of Federal Way every month. We prepare the drawings and submittals, file with Apply via MyBuildingPermit.com., handle reviewer comments, and build the project.
Licensed WA general contractor KOLMOL*753JS · bonded & insured
Kitchen remodel permits in City of Federal Way — FAQ
When does a kitchen remodel need a permit in City of Federal Way?
Cosmetic finish work (cabinets, countertops, tile) is exempt; remodels touching framing, wiring, plumbing, or mechanical require a permit per the Single Family Remodel Checklist (#156).
How much does a kitchen remodel permit cost in City of Federal Way?
For a $35,000 kitchen remodel project, the estimated City of Federal Way permit fee is about $818.71 — building fee $492.25 + plan review $319.96 + surcharges. Fees scale with project valuation per the city schedule.