Which cities is the Kolmo permit lookup verified for?

Ten cities: Seattle, Bellevue, Kirkland, Redmond, Sammamish, Issaquah, Renton, Kent, Federal Way, and Mercer Island. For these, every fee, threshold, and timeline is sourced from the city directly with the exact quote, URL, and the date Kolmo sourced it; an automated scanner monitors the source pages daily for drift. Outside these ten cities address lookup still works and we render the parcel and Washington-state baseline code, but per-city specifics are flagged as unverified.

Does the lookup cover unincorporated King, Pierce, or Snohomish County?

Address lookup works and parcels resolve to the county building department, but unincorporated coverage is currently baseline-only — Washington-state IRC, IBC, and WSEC plus state critical-area rules. Per-county fee and code deviations have not been verified to the same standard as the ten verified cities.

Will this replace calling the permit center?

For most homeowner projects — decks, kitchens, bathrooms, ADUs, fences, siding, windows, flooring, roofing, HVAC, electrical, plumbing — the published answer matches what the permit center will say, and the homeowner can submit with a pre-filled application packet. For variances, conditional uses, or unusual scope, calling the city planner is still recommended.

Where does the address go after submission?

The address is geocoded via Google Maps to identify the correct county, then queried against public county GIS endpoints. Parcel data is cached for 30 days. The address is not contacted, sold, or shared with third parties.

Who built this — and why?

Built by Kolmo Construction, a licensed Seattle-area general contractor. The team works with permit code daily and built this to fix the public web's poor coverage of homeowner permit questions. The lookup is free; if a homeowner wants a contractor for the project, Kolmo is one option.

Roofing permits in City of Kent: fees, timeline & requirements (2026)

Everything you need to know about pulling a roofing / re-roof 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..

Permit required?

Yes — see threshold below

Permit fee

Flat fee or valuation-based. Typically $150-$400 for residential. Apply via https://mybuildingpermit.com.

Review timeline

2–3 days · OTC eligible

When does a roofing / re-roof need a permit in City of Kent?

A re-roof permit (Minor Work) is required; state the materials being removed, the underlayment, and the new materials being installed. Typically processed within 2–3 business days.

From City of Kent's own page

“State the materials that are being removed from the roof, the type of underlayment (if applicable), and the new materials being installed.”
Source ↗verified 2026-05-29

Required submittals

scope description
manufacturer underlayment + flashing details

Inspection sequence

mid-roof / underlayment
final

Contractor specialties needed

general

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.

Roofing permit fee estimate in City of Kent

Worked example for a $16,000 roofing / re-roof project (reroof permit). Your actual fee scales with project valuation.

Building permit fee	$300
Plan review	$195
WA state surcharge	$4.5
Estimated total	$499.5

Flat fee or valuation-based. Typically $150-$400 for residential. Apply via https://mybuildingpermit.com. Computed from the City of Kent fee bracket schedule · source ↗. Impact/utility fees may apply separately.

How to apply

1. Confirm your parcel's zoning & overlays. Run an address lookup for your City of Kent roofing / re-roof — we'll pull your specific lot polygon, zoning, setbacks, and any shoreline/ECA/historic overlays.
2. Assemble submittals (2).
3. Submit through the city portal: Kent uses MyKent permits portal. ↗
4. Track review (typical: 2–3 days). Respond to reviewer comments promptly.
5. Pay issuance fees (Flat fee or valuation-based. Typically $150-$400 for residential. Apply via https://mybuildingpermit.com.) and pick up the permit. Inspection card travels with the job.

Compare this against other cities

Side-by-side roofing / re-roof requirements across all 10 verified Seattle-area cities.

All City of Kent permits

Every project type — ADU, addition, kitchen, bath, deck, fence, and more — for City of Kent.

Roofing permits in City of Kent — FAQ

When does a roofing / re-roof need a permit in City of Kent?

A re-roof permit (Minor Work) is required; state the materials being removed, the underlayment, and the new materials being installed. Typically processed within 2–3 business days.

How much does a roofing / re-roof permit cost in City of Kent?

For a $16,000 roofing / re-roof project, the estimated City of Kent permit fee is about $499.5 — building fee $300 + plan review $195 + surcharges. Fees scale with project valuation per the city schedule.

How long does City of Kent take to review a roofing / re-roof permit?

Typical review window: 2–3 days. Over-the-counter eligible for some scopes.

City of Kent resourcesPermit portal ↗Fee schedule ↗