Siding permits in Lakewood: fees, timeline & requirements (2026)
Everything you need to know about pulling a siding permit in Lakewood, Washington — when one is required, what it costs, how long review takes, what documents are required, and which inspections you can expect. Cited to Lakewood Planning and Public Works Department.
Free lookup, no account needed — the office that issues the permit at your address, cited to Lakewood's source.
When does siding replacement need a permit in Lakewood?
Replacing siding needs a building permit in Lakewood.
How Lakewood adopted this rule
The threshold comes from the state code (WAC 51.51), which Lakewood adopts by reference in the provision quoted below.
“The 2021 Edition of the International Residential Code (IRC) excluding Sections R103, R104, R105, R106, R107, R108, R109, R110, R111, R112, R113, and R114, provided Chapters 11 and 25 through 43 are not adopted.”Source ↗verified 2026-10-02
Required submittals
- If permit required: WRB + flashing details, fastener schedule, WSEC continuous insulation calc if added
Inspection sequence
- WRB / flashing inspection
- Final
Contractor specialties needed
General contractor
Who can do this work in Lakewood?
Kolmo Construction is a licensed Washington general contractor — KOLMOL*753JS, active through April 10, 2027, bonded and insured — working throughout Lakewood and Pierce County. Kolmo prepares the drawings and submittals, files the siding permit with Lakewood Planning and Public Works Department, carries the project through review and inspections, and performs the construction. Call (206) 410-5100 for a Lakewood siding quote.
Notes & caveats
WRB required behind all siding (IRC R703.2). Flashing at openings, kick-out flashings at roof-wall intersections (R703.4) inspected when permit issued.
Siding permit fee estimate in Lakewood
Worked example for an $18,000 siding project (building permit). Your actual fee scales with project valuation.
| Building permit fee | $370 |
| Plan review | $240.50 |
| Administrative base fee | $90 |
| Technology surcharge (4%) | $28.02 |
| WA state surcharge | $6.50 |
| Estimated total | $735.02 |
Lakewood prices a siding job's building permit on the value of the work, set by the Building Official: $30 up to $500, $90 for the first $2,000 plus $17.50 for each $1,000 more up to $25,000, and $492.50 for the first $25,000 plus $12.50 for each $1,000 more up to $50,000. Plan review is 65% of the building permit fee, one hour at the least, and the $6.50 state building code fee applies. Every permit application carries the City's $90 administrative base fee, mechanical permits excepted, and a 4% technology fee (2026 Fee Schedule). Apply through Lakewood's Online Permit Center (app.oncamino.com/
How to apply yourself
- 1. Check who issues the permit. Run an address lookup for your siding replacement in Lakewood — we'll confirm which office issues the permit at that address.
- 2. Assemble submittals: what Required submittals above lists.
- 3. Submit through the city portal: Lakewood Planning and Public Works Department ↗
- 4. Track review. Respond to reviewer comments promptly.
- 5. Pay issuance fees (about $735 for an $18,000 project) and pick up the permit. Inspection card travels with the job.
Or have Kolmo do it
Kolmo prepares the drawings and submittals, files with Lakewood Planning and Public Works Department, handles reviewer comments, and builds the project.
Licensed WA general contractor KOLMOL*753JS · bonded & insured
Siding permits in Lakewood — FAQ
When does siding replacement need a permit in Lakewood?
Replacing siding needs a building permit in Lakewood.
How much does a siding permit cost in Lakewood?
For a $18,000 siding project, the estimated Lakewood permit fee is about $735.02 (building fee $370 + plan review $240.50 + surcharges) from Lakewood's adopted fee schedule. Land use, fire and engineering review, intake, impact and utility fees, where they apply, are charged separately.