Deck permits in City of Kent: fees, timeline & requirements (2026)
Everything you need to know about pulling a deck permit in City of Kent, Washington — when one is required, what it costs, how long review takes, what documents are required, and which inspections you can expect. Cited to Kent uses MyKent permits portal..
Free lookup, no account needed — your lot polygon, zoning, setbacks and overlays, cited to City of Kent's source.
When does a deck need a permit in City of Kent?
A deck is exempt only if ≤200 sq ft, ≤30 inches above grade at any point, not attached to a dwelling, and does not serve a required exit door (IRC R311.2); otherwise a building permit is required.
In the source's own words
“building permits are not required for decks not exceeding 200 square feet in area that are not more than 30 inches above grade at any point, are not attached to a dwelling and do not serve the exit door required by IRC Section R311.2.”Source ↗verified 2026-05-29
Required submittals
- site plan with setbacks
- framing plan w/ ledger detail
- footing detail
- guard/handrail detail
Inspection sequence
- footing
- framing
- final
Contractor specialties needed
general
Who can do this work in City of Kent?
Kolmo Construction is a licensed Washington general contractor — KOLMOL*753JS, active through April 10, 2027, bonded and insured — working throughout City of Kent and King County. Kolmo prepares the drawings and submittals, files the deck permit with Kent uses MyKent permits portal., carries the project through review and inspections, and performs the construction. Call (206) 410-5100 for a City of Kent deck quote.
Notes & caveats
Ledger connection details per IRC R507. Guards required for walking surfaces ≥30in above grade (R312). Lateral load connection required for attached decks (R507.9.2).
Deck permit fee — Washington baseline, not City of Kent's own schedule
Worked example for a $18,000 deck project (building permit). Your actual fee scales with project valuation.
| Building permit fee | $293.25 |
| Plan review | $190.61 |
| WA state surcharge | $6.5 |
| Estimated total | $490.36 |
Most jurisdictions handle decks as field-inspection or simplified plan review. Apply via https://mybuildingpermit.com. We have not read City of Kent's adopted fee schedule, so this is not City of Kent'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 Kent'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 Kent deck — 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: Kent uses MyKent permits portal. ↗
- 4. Track review. Respond to reviewer comments promptly.
- 5. Pay issuance fees (Most jurisdictions handle decks as field-inspection or simplified plan review. Apply via https://mybuildingpermit.com.) and pick up the permit. Inspection card travels with the job.
Or have Kolmo do it
We pull deck permits in City of Kent every month. We prepare the drawings and submittals, file with Kent uses MyKent permits portal., handle reviewer comments, and build the project.
Licensed WA general contractor KOLMOL*753JS · bonded & insured
Deck permits in City of Kent — FAQ
When does a deck need a permit in City of Kent?
A deck is exempt only if ≤200 sq ft, ≤30 inches above grade at any point, not attached to a dwelling, and does not serve a required exit door (IRC R311.2); otherwise a building permit is required.
How much does a deck permit cost in City of Kent?
For a $18,000 deck project, the estimated City of Kent permit fee is about $490.36 — building fee $293.25 + plan review $190.61 + surcharges. Fees scale with project valuation per the city schedule.