Bathroom remodel permits in City of Lynnwood: fees, timeline & requirements (2026)
Everything you need to know about pulling a bathroom remodel permit in City of Lynnwood, Washington — when one is required, what it costs, how long review takes, what documents are required, and which inspections you can expect. Cited to Lynnwood uses its own permit center..
Free lookup, no account needed — your lot polygon, zoning, setbacks and overlays, cited to City of Lynnwood's source.
When does a bathroom remodel need a permit in City of Lynnwood?
Like-for-like fixture replacement in same location with no plumbing rerouting and no new circuits: typically exempt under 2021 IRC R105.2(2)(g). Any relocation, new fixture, new circuit, or shower-pan replacement triggers permits.
How City of Lynnwood adopted this rule
The threshold comes from the state code (WAC 51.56), which City of Lynnwood adopts by reference in the provision quoted below.
“As amended by the provisions of this chapter and the State of Washington Building Code Council under Chapters 51-56 and 51-57 WAC, the latest edition of the Uniform Plumbing Code (UPC) less Chapters 12 and 15 published by the International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials, one copy of which, along with the State of Washington Building Code Council’s amendments, shall be on file with the Lynnwood city clerk, are adopted by this reference;”Source ↗verified 2026-04-26
Required submittals
- floor plan with fixture locations
- plumbing diagram
- electrical layout
- waterproofing detail at tub/shower
Inspection sequence
- rough-in (electrical/plumbing/mechanical)
- shower-pan/waterproofing
- insulation if walls opened
- drywall
- final
Contractor specialties needed
general, electrical-01-or-02, plumbing
Who can do this work in City of Lynnwood?
Kolmo Construction is a licensed Washington general contractor — KOLMOL*753JS, active through April 10, 2027, bonded and insured — working throughout City of Lynnwood and Snohomish County. Kolmo prepares the drawings and submittals, files the bathroom remodel permit with Lynnwood uses its own permit center., carries the project through review and inspections, and performs the construction. Call (206) 410-5100 for a City of Lynnwood bathroom remodel quote.
Notes & caveats
2021 IRC R105.1. GFCI/AFCI required at bathroom outlets per NEC 210.8 + WA amendments. Exhaust fan must vent to exterior (IRC R303). Tile shower waterproofing inspection required (PMG-001 / TCNA-aligned).
Bathroom remodel permit fee — Washington baseline, not City of Lynnwood's own schedule
Worked example for a $22,000 bathroom remodel project (building permit). Your actual fee scales with project valuation.
| Building permit fee | $349.25 |
| Plan review | $227.01 |
| WA state surcharge | $6.5 |
| Estimated total | $582.76 |
Fees set by jurisdiction. Plus separate electrical, plumbing, and mechanical permits. We have not read City of Lynnwood's adopted fee schedule, so this is not City of Lynnwood's fee: it walks the standard valuation table most Washington cities adopt by reference, as a rough guide. The real numbers are in City of Lynnwood's fee schedule ↗. Impact/utility fees may apply separately.
How to apply yourself
- 1. Confirm your parcel's zoning & overlays. Run an address lookup for your City of Lynnwood bathroom remodel — 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: Lynnwood uses its own permit center. ↗
- 4. Track review. Respond to reviewer comments promptly.
- 5. Pay issuance fees (Fees set by jurisdiction. Plus separate electrical, plumbing, and mechanical permits.) and pick up the permit. Inspection card travels with the job.
Or have Kolmo do it
We pull bathroom remodel permits in City of Lynnwood every month. We prepare the drawings and submittals, file with Lynnwood uses its own permit center., handle reviewer comments, and build the project.
Licensed WA general contractor KOLMOL*753JS · bonded & insured
Bathroom remodel permits in City of Lynnwood — FAQ
When does a bathroom remodel need a permit in City of Lynnwood?
Like-for-like fixture replacement in same location with no plumbing rerouting and no new circuits: typically exempt under 2021 IRC R105.2(2)(g). Any relocation, new fixture, new circuit, or shower-pan replacement triggers permits.
How much does a bathroom remodel permit cost in City of Lynnwood?
For a $22,000 bathroom remodel project, the estimated City of Lynnwood permit fee is about $582.76 — building fee $349.25 + plan review $227.01 + surcharges. Fees scale with project valuation per the city schedule.