Demolition permits in Lynnwood: fees, timeline & requirements (2026)
Everything you need to know about pulling a demolition 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 demolition need a permit in Lynnwood?
2021 IBC Section 105.1 + WA-adopted IRC R105.1: demolition of any structure or portion thereof requires a permit. Tear-out of interior finishes only is generally treated as alteration. Asbestos / lead notification often required separately under WAC 173-303 / 296-62.
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
- Utility disconnect confirmations
- Asbestos survey (pre-1981 structures)
- Erosion / sediment control plan
- Haul route if structure >1500 sqft
Inspection sequence
- Pre-demo (utilities + erosion)
- Mid-demo if multi-day
- Final site stabilization
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 demolition permit with Lynnwood Development & Business Services, carries the project through review and inspections, and performs the demolition. Call (206) 410-5100 for a Lynnwood demolition quote.
Notes & caveats
Disconnect notices required from utilities (gas, electric, water, sewer) before issuance. Erosion control plan required where soil is disturbed. Bonded contractor typically required. Site stabilization + capped sewer line at completion.
How to apply yourself
- 1. Confirm your parcel's zoning & overlays. Run an address lookup for your demolition in Lynnwood — we'll pull your specific lot polygon, zoning, setbacks, and any shoreline, critical-area or historic overlays.
- 2. Assemble submittals: the 5 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 (Lynnwood's fee schedule sets them) 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 does the demolition.
Licensed WA general contractor KOLMOL*753JS · bonded & insured
Demolition permits in Lynnwood — FAQ
When does a demolition need a permit in Lynnwood?
2021 IBC Section 105.1 + WA-adopted IRC R105.1: demolition of any structure or portion thereof requires a permit. Tear-out of interior finishes only is generally treated as alteration. Asbestos / lead notification often required separately under WAC 173-303 / 296-62.
How much does a demolition permit cost in Lynnwood?
Lynnwood's demolition permit for a single-family house, its accessory building, or both is $221. Capping the sewer, or abandoning an on-site septic system, is a $123 permit. A 2.5% technology fee is added (LMC 3.104).