Solar permits in City of Kent: fees, timeline & requirements (2026)
Everything you need to know about pulling a rooftop solar / PV 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 Economic and Community Development.
Free lookup, no account needed — your lot polygon, zoning, setbacks and overlays, cited to City of Kent's source.
City of Kent: we don't yet have an authoritative rooftop solar / PV rule on file for this city. Until we verify, fall back to Washington-state baseline code (IRC/IBC/WSEC) and the county building department. Call Kent Economic and Community Development for project-specific guidance.
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 rooftop solar / PV permit with Kent Economic and Community Development, carries the project through review and inspections, and performs the construction. Call (206) 410-5100 for a City of Kent rooftop solar / PV quote.
Solar permit fee estimate in City of Kent
Worked example for a $25,000 rooftop solar / PV project (building permit). Your actual fee scales with project valuation.
| Building permit fee | $881.60 |
| Plan review | $573.04 |
| Technology surcharge | $43.64 |
| WA state surcharge | $6.50 |
| Estimated total | $1,504.78 |
$2,001.00 to $25,000.00: $155.95 for the first $2,000.00 plus $31.55 for each additional $1,000.00 or fraction thereof, to and including $25,000.00 Computed from City of Kent's adopted fee schedule · source ↗. Land use, fire and engineering review, intake, impact and utility fees, where they apply, are charged separately.
How to apply yourself
- 1. Confirm your parcel's zoning & overlays. Run an address lookup for your City of Kent rooftop solar / PV — we'll pull your specific lot polygon, zoning, setbacks, and any shoreline/ECA/historic overlays.
- 2. Assemble submittals (site plan, scope-of-work, photos).
- 3. Submit through the city portal: Kent Economic and Community Development ↗
- 4. Track review. Respond to reviewer comments promptly.
- 5. Pay issuance fees (see fee schedule) and pick up the permit. Inspection card travels with the job.
Or have Kolmo do it
We pull rooftop solar / PV permits in City of Kent every month. We prepare the drawings and submittals, file with Kent Economic and Community Development, handle reviewer comments, and build the project.
Licensed WA general contractor KOLMOL*753JS · bonded & insured
Solar permits in City of Kent — FAQ
How much does a rooftop solar / PV permit cost in City of Kent?
For a $25,000 rooftop solar / PV project, the estimated City of Kent permit fee is about $1,504.78 (building fee $881.60 + plan review $573.04 + surcharges) from City of Kent's adopted fee schedule. Land use, fire and engineering review, intake, impact and utility fees, where they apply, are charged separately.