Bathroom remodel permits in City of Redmond: fees, timeline & requirements (2026)
Everything you need to know about pulling a bathroom remodel permit in City of Redmond, Washington — when one is required, what it costs, how long review takes, what documents are required, and which inspections you can expect. Cited to Redmond uses ePlans portal..
Free lookup, no account needed — your lot polygon, zoning, setbacks and overlays, cited to City of Redmond's source.
When does a bathroom remodel need a permit in City of Redmond?
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 Redmond adopted this rule
The threshold comes from the state code (WAC 51.56), which City of Redmond adopts by reference in the provision quoted below.
“The 2021 edition of the Uniform Plumbing Code, including Appendices A, B, I, and M, published by the International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials, is hereby adopted by reference with the following additions, deletions and exceptions: Provided that chapters 12 and 14 of this code are not adopted. Provided further that those requirements of the Uniform Plumbing Code relating to venting and combustion air of fuel fired appliances as found in chapter 5 and those portions of the code addressing building sewers are not adopted.”Source ↗verified 2026-05-29
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 Redmond?
Kolmo Construction is a licensed Washington general contractor — KOLMOL*753JS, active through April 10, 2027, bonded and insured — working throughout City of Redmond and King County. Kolmo prepares the drawings and submittals, files the bathroom remodel permit with Redmond uses ePlans portal., carries the project through review and inspections, and performs the construction. Call (206) 410-5100 for a City of Redmond 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 Redmond'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. Apply via https://eplans.redmond.gov. We have not read City of Redmond's adopted fee schedule, so this is not City of Redmond'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 Redmond'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 Redmond 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: Redmond uses ePlans portal. ↗
- 4. Track review. Respond to reviewer comments promptly.
- 5. Pay issuance fees (Fees set by jurisdiction. Plus separate electrical, plumbing, and mechanical permits. Apply via https://eplans.redmond.gov.) and pick up the permit. Inspection card travels with the job.
Or have Kolmo do it
We pull bathroom remodel permits in City of Redmond every month. We prepare the drawings and submittals, file with Redmond uses ePlans portal., handle reviewer comments, and build the project.
Licensed WA general contractor KOLMOL*753JS · bonded & insured
Bathroom remodel permits in City of Redmond — FAQ
When does a bathroom remodel need a permit in City of Redmond?
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 Redmond?
For a $22,000 bathroom remodel project, the estimated City of Redmond permit fee is about $582.76 — building fee $349.25 + plan review $227.01 + surcharges. Fees scale with project valuation per the city schedule.