Deck permits in Redmond: fees, timeline & requirements (2026)
Everything you need to know about pulling a deck permit in 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 Planning and Community Development.
Free lookup, no account needed — your lot polygon, zoning, setbacks and overlays, cited to Redmond's source.
When does a deck need a permit in Redmond?
A permit is required for a deck that is attached to a structure, over 200 sq ft, or more than 30 inches above grade. A detached deck not over 200 sq ft and under 30 inches in height is exempt.
How long a deck permit actually takes in Redmond
33 permits issued in 2025: half were issued within 55 days of application and 80% within 82 (over-the-counter and plan-reviewed together; the City's records do not separate them).
Days from application to issue, measured by Kolmo from City of Redmond residential building permits (types New, Addition, Remodel, Deck) on the City's EnerGov self-service portal.
In the source's own words
“Yes, a permit is required for construction or alteration of decks attached to a structure, over 200 S.F., or more than 30 inches above grade. A permit is not required for detached decks, not over 200 SF and under 30 inches in height.”Source ↗verified 2026-05-29
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 Redmond?
Kolmo Construction is a licensed Washington general contractor — KOLMOL*753JS, active through April 10, 2027, bonded and insured — working throughout Redmond and King County. Kolmo prepares the drawings and submittals, files the deck permit with Redmond Planning and Community Development, carries the project through review and inspections, and performs the construction. Call (206) 410-5100 for a Redmond 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 Redmond
Worked example for an $18,000 deck project (building permit). Your actual fee scales with project valuation.
| Building permit fee | $584.66 |
| Plan review | $380.03 |
| Technology surcharge | $38.59 |
| WA state surcharge | $6.50 |
| Estimated total | $1,009.78 |
Redmond prices a deck's building permit on the value of the work: $46.89 up to $500, $46.89 for the first $500 plus $6.08 for each $100 more up to $2,000, $138.26 for the first $2,000 plus $27.90 for each $1,000 more up to $25,000, and $781.12 for the first $25,000 plus $20.17 for each $1,000 more up to $50,000. Plan review is 65% of that fee, plus Planning review of a deck, $105.04, and the schedule's $796.48 fire fee for residential construction, decks included, where Fire review applies. A 4% technology surcharge applies to the total, plus the $6.50 state building code fee (2026 fee schedules). Apply through the Redmond ePermitting Service, REPS (cityofredmondwa-energovweb.tylerhost.net/apps/selfservice); plan-reviewed permits go through Plan Review Online, and the How to Apply page (redmond.gov/462/How-to-Apply) says which. Computed from Redmond'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 Redmond deck — 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 Planning and Community Development ↗
- 4. Track review. Respond to reviewer comments promptly.
- 5. Pay issuance fees (about $1,010 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 Redmond Planning and Community Development, handles reviewer comments, and builds the project.
Licensed WA general contractor KOLMOL*753JS · bonded & insured
Deck permits in Redmond — FAQ
When does a deck need a permit in Redmond?
A permit is required for a deck that is attached to a structure, over 200 sq ft, or more than 30 inches above grade. A detached deck not over 200 sq ft and under 30 inches in height is exempt.
How much does a deck permit cost in Redmond?
For a $18,000 deck project, the estimated Redmond permit fee is about $1,009.78 (building fee $584.66 + plan review $380.03 + surcharges) from Redmond's adopted fee schedule. Land use, fire and engineering review, intake, impact and utility fees, where they apply, are charged separately.
How long does it actually take to get a deck permit in Redmond?
33 permits issued in 2025: half were issued within 55 days of application and 80% within 82 (over-the-counter and plan-reviewed together; the City's records do not separate them). Measured by Kolmo from City of Redmond residential building permits (types New, Addition, Remodel, Deck) on the City's EnerGov self-service portal.