Roofing permits in Federal Way: fees, timeline & requirements (2026)
Everything you need to know about pulling a roofing / re-roof permit in 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 Federal Way Department of Community Development.
Free lookup, no account needed — your lot polygon, zoning, setbacks and overlays, cited to Federal Way's source.
When does a re-roof need a permit in Federal Way?
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 Federal Way adopted this rule
The threshold comes from the state code (WAC 51.51), which Federal Way adopts by reference in the provision quoted below.
“The 2021 Edition of the International Residential Code (IRC) as published by the International Code Council (ICC) is hereby adopted by reference pursuant to Chapter 19.27 RCW and Chapter 51-51 WAC, with the following additions, deletions, and exceptions; provided, that Chapters 11 and 25 through 43 of this code are not adopted”Source ↗verified 2026-10-02
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 Federal Way?
Kolmo Construction is a licensed Washington general contractor — KOLMOL*753JS, active through April 10, 2027, bonded and insured — working throughout Federal Way and King County. Kolmo prepares the drawings and submittals, files the roofing / re-roof permit with Federal Way Department of Community Development, carries the project through review and inspections, and performs the construction. Call (206) 410-5100 for a Federal Way 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. Confirm your parcel's zoning & overlays. Run an address lookup for your Federal Way roofing / re-roof — we'll pull your specific lot polygon, zoning, setbacks, and any shoreline/ECA/historic overlays.
- 2. Assemble submittals: the 2 documents under Required submittals above.
- 3. Submit through the city portal: Federal Way Department of Community Development ↗
- 4. Track review. Respond to reviewer comments promptly.
- 5. Pay issuance fees (Federal Way'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 Federal Way Department of Community Development, handles reviewer comments, and builds the project.
Licensed WA general contractor KOLMOL*753JS · bonded & insured
Roofing permits in Federal Way — FAQ
When does a re-roof need a permit in Federal Way?
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 Federal Way?
Federal Way prices a re-roof's building permit on the value of the work (the ICC's building valuation data, or a bid the Building Official approves), off Valuation Table A: $89.54 up to $1,000, $157.11 for the first $2,000 plus $33.68 for each $1,000 more up to $25,000, and $931.63 for the first $25,000 plus $24.00 for each $1,000 more up to $50,000; plan review, where plans are reviewed, is 65% of that fee. Each permit carries the automation fee, the greater of $43 or 5% of the permit fee, and a residential building permit the $6.50 state building code fee (2026 Fee Schedule).