Solar permits in City of Kirkland: fees, timeline & requirements (2026)
Everything you need to know about pulling a rooftop solar / PV 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 Kirkland Planning and Building Department.
Free lookup, no account needed — your lot polygon, zoning, setbacks and overlays, cited to City of Kirkland's source.
City of Kirkland: 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 Kirkland Planning and Building Department for project-specific guidance.
Who can do this work in City of Kirkland?
Kolmo Construction is a licensed Washington general contractor — KOLMOL*753JS, active through April 10, 2027, bonded and insured — working throughout City of Kirkland and King County. Kolmo prepares the drawings and submittals, files the rooftop solar / PV permit with Kirkland Planning and Building Department, carries the project through review and inspections, and performs the construction. Call (206) 410-5100 for a City of Kirkland rooftop solar / PV quote.
Solar permit fee estimate in City of Kirkland
Worked example for a $25,000 rooftop solar / PV project (building permit). Your actual fee scales with project valuation.
| Building permit fee | $656.26 |
| Plan review | $426.57 |
| Technology surcharge | $37.90 |
| WA state surcharge | $6.50 |
| Estimated total | $1,127.23 |
$0 - $25,000.00: $113.00 for the first $2,000.00 plus $23.62 for each additional $1,000.00 or fraction thereof, to and including $25,000.00. Increments counted from $2,000. Computed from City of Kirkland'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 Kirkland 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: Kirkland Planning and Building Department ↗
- 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 Kirkland every month. We prepare the drawings and submittals, file with Kirkland Planning and Building Department, handle reviewer comments, and build the project.
Licensed WA general contractor KOLMOL*753JS · bonded & insured
Solar permits in City of Kirkland — FAQ
How much does a rooftop solar / PV permit cost in City of Kirkland?
For a $25,000 rooftop solar / PV project, the estimated City of Kirkland permit fee is about $1,127.23 (building fee $656.26 + plan review $426.57 + surcharges) from City of Kirkland's adopted fee schedule. Land use, fire and engineering review, intake, impact and utility fees, where they apply, are charged separately.