Deck permits in Lynnwood: fees, timeline & requirements (2026)
Everything you need to know about pulling a deck permit in 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 Development & Business Services.
Free lookup, no account needed — your lot polygon, zoning, setbacks and overlays, cited to Lynnwood's source.
When does a deck need a permit in Lynnwood?
2021 IRC R105.2 (Building, item 10), adopted in Washington without amendment by WAC 51-51-003, exempts a deck only when it does not exceed 200 sq ft, is not more than 30 in above grade at any point, is not attached to a dwelling, and does not serve the exit door required by R311.4. Many cities set their own rule (Seattle: 18 in).
How Lynnwood adopted this rule
The threshold comes from the state code (WAC 51.51), which Lynnwood adopts by reference in the provision quoted below.
“As amended by this chapter and the State of Washington Building Code Council under Chapter 51-51 WAC, the latest adopted version of the International Residential Code (IRC), published by the International Code Council, except Chapters 11 and 25 through 43”Source ↗verified 2026-10-02
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 contractor
Who can do this work in Lynnwood?
Kolmo Construction is a licensed Washington general contractor — KOLMOL*753JS, active through April 10, 2027, bonded and insured — working throughout Lynnwood and Snohomish County. Kolmo prepares the drawings and submittals, files the deck permit with Lynnwood Development & Business Services, carries the project through review and inspections, and performs the construction. Call (206) 410-5100 for a Lynnwood deck quote.
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 Lynnwood
Worked example for an $18,000 deck project (building permit). Your actual fee scales with project valuation.
| Building permit fee | $575.03 |
| Plan review | $373.77 |
| Technology surcharge | $23.72 |
| WA state surcharge | $6.50 |
| Estimated total | $979.02 |
Lynnwood prices a deck's building permit on the value of the work, by the ICC valuation table or the building's square footage, whichever is greater: $114 up to $1,000, $114 for the first $1,000 plus $5.74 for each $100 more up to $2,000, $171.35 for the first $2,000 plus $25.23 for each $1,000 more up to $25,000, and $751.73 for the first $25,000 plus $17.21 for each $1,000 more up to $50,000. Plan review is 65% of that fee. A 2.5% technology fee is added (LMC 3.104). Computed from Lynnwood'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 deck in Lynnwood — we'll pull your specific lot polygon, zoning, setbacks, and any shoreline, critical-area or historic overlays.
- 2. Assemble submittals: the 4 documents under Required submittals above.
- 3. Submit through the city portal: Lynnwood Development & Business Services ↗
- 4. Track review. Respond to reviewer comments promptly.
- 5. Pay issuance fees (about $979 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 Lynnwood Development & Business Services, handles reviewer comments, and builds the project.
Licensed WA general contractor KOLMOL*753JS · bonded & insured
Deck permits in Lynnwood — FAQ
When does a deck need a permit in Lynnwood?
2021 IRC R105.2 (Building, item 10), adopted in Washington without amendment by WAC 51-51-003, exempts a deck only when it does not exceed 200 sq ft, is not more than 30 in above grade at any point, is not attached to a dwelling, and does not serve the exit door required by R311.4. Many cities set their own rule (Seattle: 18 in).
How much does a deck permit cost in Lynnwood?
For a $18,000 deck project, the estimated Lynnwood permit fee is about $979.02 (building fee $575.03 + plan review $373.77 + surcharges) from Lynnwood's adopted fee schedule. Land use, fire and engineering review, intake, impact and utility fees, where they apply, are charged separately.