Right-of-way permits in Issaquah: fees, timeline & requirements (2026)
Everything you need to know about pulling a right-of-way permit in Issaquah, Washington — when one is required, what it costs, how long review takes, what documents are required, and which inspections you can expect. Cited to Community Planning & Development.
Free lookup, no account needed — your lot lines, where the lot meets the street, cited to Issaquah's source.
When does right-of-way work need a permit in Issaquah?
Issued by city public works (or SDOT in Seattle) under local ROW ordinance. Triggered by physical occupation of or work within the public ROW including driveway aprons, curb cuts, sidewalk replacement, utility tie-ins, hauling routes, and temporary construction staging.
From Issaquah's own code
“It is unlawful for any person to construct, cut, dig, undermine, break, excavate, tunnel, or in any way disturb or obstruct any street in the City without first obtaining a permit as provided herein;”Source ↗verified 2026-09-07
Required submittals
- ROW work plan / sketch
- Traffic-control plan if arterial
- Certificate of insurance
- Bond if required
Inspection sequence
- Pre-construction
- Subgrade / base
- Final ROW restoration
Contractor specialties needed
General contractor
Who can do this work in Issaquah?
Kolmo Construction is a licensed Washington general contractor — KOLMOL*753JS, active through April 10, 2027, bonded and insured — working throughout Issaquah and King County. Kolmo prepares the drawings and submittals, files the right-of-way permit with Community Planning & Development, carries the project through review and inspections, and performs the construction. Call (206) 410-5100 for an Issaquah right-of-way quote.
Notes & caveats
Issuing body is city public works, not the building department. Often required as a precondition to a building permit (e.g. addition w/ new driveway). Bond + insurance commonly required. Traffic-control plan for arterial work.
How to apply yourself
- 1. Find where your lot meets the street. Run an address lookup for your right-of-way work in Issaquah — we'll pull your lot lines as the county maps them, which show where the lot ends and the public right-of-way begins.
- 2. Assemble submittals: the 4 documents under Required submittals above.
- 3. Submit through the city portal: Community Planning & Development ↗
- 4. Track review. Respond to reviewer comments promptly.
- 5. Pay issuance fees (Issaquah'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 Community Planning & Development, handles reviewer comments, and builds the project.
Licensed WA general contractor KOLMOL*753JS · bonded & insured
Right-of-way permits in Issaquah — FAQ
When does right-of-way work need a permit in Issaquah?
Issued by city public works (or SDOT in Seattle) under local ROW ordinance. Triggered by physical occupation of or work within the public ROW including driveway aprons, curb cuts, sidewalk replacement, utility tie-ins, hauling routes, and temporary construction staging.
How much does a right-of-way permit cost in Issaquah?
Issaquah's street use permit is $3,026.38, a single-day traffic control plan $363.17, and a pavement cut $132.03 for up to 50 square feet or $198.03 up to 100 (twice that if the pavement is under 3 years old), on its Site Work and Utility Permit Fee Schedule (effective April 7, 2026); the City's technology surcharge is added (IMC 3.66.020). A new house's fee sheet adds a $1,200 refundable street use deposit. Apply via https://mybuildingpermit.com.