Electrical permits in Redmond: fees, timeline & requirements (2026)
Everything you need to know about pulling an electrical 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 — the office that issues the permit at your address, cited to Redmond's source.
When does electrical work need a permit in Redmond?
Redmond issues its own electrical permits — through the City's permit center, not WA L&I. The City's Electrical/Mechanical/Plumbing Permit page lists "New or altered electrical circuit, panel, or service" among the projects that need a permit and takes residential electrical applications online through the Redmond ePermitting Service (REPS). Redmond's electrical code applies the City's building-code administrative provisions to electrical work (RMC 15.12.050, NEC 90.4(A)) and makes electrical work "for which an Electrical Permit is required by this Code … subject to inspection by the Building Official" (NEC 90.4(C)). No permit is required for Class A basic electrical work as defined in RCW 19.28.006 (RMC 15.08.060) — the state's list of like-in-kind replacements.
From Redmond's own code
“The installation, alteration or extension of any electrical system, fixtures or components for which an Electrical Permit is required by this Code shall be subject to inspection by the Building Official and such electrical systems, fixtures and components shall remain accessible and exposed for inspection purposes until approved by the Building Official.”Source ↗verified 2026-09-25
Required submittals
- Scope description
- Load calc for service changes
- Panel schedule for new panels
Inspection sequence
- Rough-in
- Service inspection (if applicable)
- Final
Contractor specialties needed
Electrician (journey-level 01 or residential 02)
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 manages the electrical job from start to finish: a licensed electrical contractor performs the work and pulls the permit, and Kolmo coordinates the scope, schedule, inspections and any related construction. Call (206) 410-5100 for a Redmond electrical quote.
Notes & caveats
Apply online through REPS (redmond.gov/
How to apply yourself
- 1. Check who issues the permit. Run an address lookup for your electrical work in Redmond — we'll confirm which office issues the permit at that address.
- 2. Assemble submittals: the 3 documents under Required submittals above.
- 3. Submit through the city portal: Redmond Planning and Community Development ↗
- 4. Track review. Respond to reviewer comments promptly.
- 5. Pay issuance fees (Redmond's fee schedule sets them) and pick up the permit. Inspection card travels with the job.
Or have Kolmo do it
Kolmo runs the job: a licensed electrical contractor does the electrical work and pulls the permit, and Kolmo coordinates the scope, schedule, inspections and any related construction.
Licensed WA general contractor KOLMOL*753JS · bonded & insured
Electrical permits in Redmond — FAQ
When does electrical work need a permit in Redmond?
Redmond issues its own electrical permits — through the City's permit center, not WA L&I. The City's Electrical/Mechanical/Plumbing Permit page lists "New or altered electrical circuit, panel, or service" among the projects that need a permit and takes residential electrical applications online through the Redmond ePermitting Service (REPS). Redmond's electrical code applies the City's building-code administrative provisions to electrical work (RMC 15.12.050, NEC 90.4(A)) and makes electrical work "for which an Electrical Permit is required by this Code … subject to inspection by the Building Official" (NEC 90.4(C)). No permit is required for Class A basic electrical work as defined in RCW 19.28.006 (RMC 15.08.060) — the state's list of like-in-kind replacements.
How much does an electrical permit cost in Redmond?
Redmond issues its own electrical permits, not L&I. A residential permit is the $140.71 base fee plus $96.02 for 0 to 3 new or altered circuits or $192.03 for more than 3, $192.03 for a new, altered or added service, $96.02 for a subpanel or feeder and $48 for a generator. Plan review, where it applies, is 20% of the permit fee, and a 4% technology surcharge applies. Commercial, multi-family and mixed-use work is priced on the value of construction instead (2026 fee schedules). Apply through the Redmond ePermitting Service, REPS (https://cityofredmondwa-energovweb.tylerhost.net/apps/selfservice); plan-reviewed permits go through Plan Review Online, and the How to Apply page (https://www.redmond.gov/462/How-to-Apply) says which.