HVAC permits in City of Redmond: fees, timeline & requirements (2026)

Everything you need to know about pulling a HVAC / mechanical 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..

Look up your City of Redmond address

Free lookup, no account needed — your lot polygon, zoning, setbacks and overlays, cited to City of Redmond's source.

Permit required?
Always
Permit fee
Mechanical permit + electrical permit (if new circuit) + plumbing permit (if condensate to drain). Apply via https://eplans.redmond.gov.
Review timeline
Not published by the city

When does a HVAC / mechanical need a permit in City of Redmond?

Mechanical systems require a separate trade permit; all trade permits are separate and not included in the building permit.

In the source's own words

“NOTE: All trade permits are separate and not included in the building permit.”
Source ↗verified 2026-09-24

Required submittals

  • equipment specs (model #, capacity)
  • Manual J/S/D for new system
  • gas piping diagram if applicable
  • electrical permit cross-reference

Inspection sequence

  1. rough-in / gas pressure test
  2. final

Contractor specialties needed

mechanical

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 HVAC / mechanical 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 HVAC / mechanical quote.

Notes & caveats

Heat pump or AC condensate must drain per IMC. Combustion appliance: combustion air, venting, gas piping leak test. WA HB 1185 (HEEHRA): heat-pump rebates available through energy.wa.gov.

How to apply yourself

  1. 1. Confirm your parcel's zoning & overlays. Run an address lookup for your City of Redmond HVAC / mechanical — we'll pull your specific lot polygon, zoning, setbacks, and any shoreline/ECA/historic overlays.
  2. 2. Assemble submittals (4).
  3. 3. Submit through the city portal: Redmond uses ePlans portal. ↗
  4. 4. Track review. Respond to reviewer comments promptly.
  5. 5. Pay issuance fees (Mechanical permit + electrical permit (if new circuit) + plumbing permit (if condensate to drain). Apply via https://eplans.redmond.gov.) and pick up the permit. Inspection card travels with the job.

Or have Kolmo do it

We pull HVAC / mechanical 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.

(206) 410-5100

Licensed WA general contractor KOLMOL*753JS · bonded & insured

HVAC permits in City of Redmond — FAQ

When does a HVAC / mechanical need a permit in City of Redmond?

Mechanical systems require a separate trade permit; all trade permits are separate and not included in the building permit.

How much does a HVAC / mechanical permit cost in City of Redmond?

Current fee per the City of Redmond fee schedule: Mechanical permit + electrical permit (if new circuit) + plumbing permit (if condensate to drain). Apply via https://eplans.redmond.gov.. Plus ancillary plan-review/tech-surcharge fees per city schedule.

City of Redmond resourcesPermit portal ↗Fee schedule ↗