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.

Deck permits in City of Kirkland: fees, timeline & requirements (2026)

Everything you need to know about pulling a deck permit in City of Kirkland, Washington — when one is required, what it costs, how long review takes, what documents are required, and which inspections you can expect. Cited to Apply via MyBuildingPermit.com..

Permit required?

Yes — see threshold below

Permit fee

Most jurisdictions handle decks as field-inspection or simplified plan review. Apply via https://mybuildingpermit.com.

Review timeline

— · OTC eligible

When does a deck need a permit in City of Kirkland?

Permit required when the deck floor is more than 30 inches above grade (measured vertically to the grade below at any point within 36 inches of the outer edge). Decking-board replacement that does not change/add structural members or remove guardrails is exempt.

From City of Kirkland's own page

“Decking replacement on decks without changing or adding any other structural members or removing guardrails.”
Source ↗verified 2026-06-26

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

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 estimate in City of Kirkland

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	$4.5
Estimated total	$488.36

Most jurisdictions handle decks as field-inspection or simplified plan review. Apply via https://mybuildingpermit.com. Computed from the City of Kirkland 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 Kirkland 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: Apply via MyBuildingPermit.com. ↗
4. Track review (typical: —). 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.

Compare this against other cities

Side-by-side deck requirements across all 10 verified Seattle-area cities.

All City of Kirkland permits

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

Deck permits in City of Kirkland — FAQ

When does a deck need a permit in City of Kirkland?

How much does a deck permit cost in City of Kirkland?

For a $18,000 deck project, the estimated City of Kirkland permit fee is about $488.36 — building fee $293.25 + plan review $190.61 + surcharges. Fees scale with project valuation per the city schedule.

City of Kirkland resourcesPermit portal ↗Fee schedule ↗