Roofing permits in Lynnwood: fees, timeline & requirements (2026)
Everything you need to know about pulling a roofing / re-roof 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 — the office that issues the permit at your address, cited to Lynnwood's source.
When does a re-roof need a permit in Lynnwood?
The state code exempts no re-roofing, and the local code adds no exemption: replacing a roof needs a permit. A small repair can be an ordinary repair.
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
- Scope description
- Manufacturer underlayment + flashing details
Inspection sequence
- Mid-roof / underlayment
- 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 roofing / re-roof permit with Lynnwood Development & Business Services, carries the project through review and inspections, and performs the construction. Call (206) 410-5100 for a Lynnwood roofing / re-roof quote.
Notes & caveats
Underlayment per R905. Ice/water shield required (most WA climate zones) at eaves + valleys (R905.1.2). Cool-roof / WSEC R-value of insulation may be triggered if removing decking.
How to apply yourself
- 1. Check who issues the permit. Run an address lookup for your re-roof in Lynnwood — we'll confirm which office issues the permit at that address.
- 2. Assemble submittals: the 2 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 builds the project.
Licensed WA general contractor KOLMOL*753JS · bonded & insured
Roofing permits in Lynnwood — FAQ
When does a re-roof need a permit in Lynnwood?
The state code exempts no re-roofing, and the local code adds no exemption: replacing a roof needs a permit. A small repair can be an ordinary repair.
How much does a roofing / re-roof permit cost in Lynnwood?
Lynnwood prices a re-roof'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).