Solar permits in City of Lakewood: fees, timeline & requirements (2026)
Everything you need to know about pulling a rooftop solar / PV permit in City of 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 — your lot polygon, zoning, setbacks and overlays, cited to City of Lakewood's source.
City of Lakewood: 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 Lakewood Planning and Public Works Department for project-specific guidance.
Who can do this work in City of Lakewood?
Kolmo Construction is a licensed Washington general contractor — KOLMOL*753JS, active through April 10, 2027, bonded and insured — working throughout City of Lakewood and Pierce County. Kolmo prepares the drawings and submittals, files the rooftop solar / PV 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 City of Lakewood rooftop solar / PV quote.
Solar permit fee estimate in City of Lakewood
Worked example for a $25,000 rooftop solar / PV project (building permit). Your actual fee scales with project valuation.
| Building permit fee | $492.50 |
| Plan review | $320.13 |
| Administrative base fee | $90 |
| Technology surcharge (4%) | $36.11 |
| WA state surcharge | $6.50 |
| Estimated total | $945.24 |
$2,001 - $25,000: $90.00 for the first $2,000.00 plus $17.50 for each additional $1,000 or fraction thereof, to and including $25,000 (Lakewood 2026 Fee Schedule, Building Permit Fees). Computed from City of Lakewood'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 Lakewood 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: Lakewood Planning and Public Works 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 Lakewood every month. We prepare the drawings and submittals, file with Lakewood Planning and Public Works Department, handle reviewer comments, and build the project.
Licensed WA general contractor KOLMOL*753JS · bonded & insured
Solar permits in City of Lakewood — FAQ
How much does a rooftop solar / PV permit cost in City of Lakewood?
For a $25,000 rooftop solar / PV project, the estimated City of Lakewood permit fee is about $945.24 (building fee $492.50 + plan review $320.13 + surcharges) from City of Lakewood's adopted fee schedule. Land use, fire and engineering review, intake, impact and utility fees, where they apply, are charged separately.