Kitchen remodel permits in City of Redmond: fees, timeline & requirements (2026)
Everything you need to know about pulling a kitchen 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 kitchen remodel need a permit in City of Redmond?
Cosmetic-only refresh (cabinets, countertops, flooring, paint) without structural/electrical/plumbing changes is generally exempt under 2021 IRC R105.2 (work exempt from permit). Any new circuit, fixture relocation, or structural change requires permits.
How City of Redmond adopted this rule
The threshold comes from the state code (WAC 51.51), which City of Redmond adopts by reference in the provision quoted below.
“The 2021 edition of the International Building Code as published by the International Code Council is hereby adopted by reference with the exceptions noted in WAC Chapter 51-50 . The 2021 edition of the International Existing Building Code, as published by the International Code Council is included in the adoption of this Code with the exceptions noted in WAC 51-50-480000 . A117.1-2017 is adopted pursuant to RCW Chapters 70.92 and 19.27 .”Source ↗verified 2026-05-29
Required submittals
- floor plan with fixture locations
- electrical layout
- plumbing diagram
- WSEC compliance form if envelope/lighting affected
Inspection sequence
- rough-in (electrical/plumbing/mechanical)
- 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 kitchen 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 kitchen remodel quote.
Notes & caveats
2021 IRC R105.1 requires building permits for "construction, enlargement, alteration, repair, movement, removal, conversion, or demolition" except work listed in R105.2. New electrical circuits → electrical permit (WAC 296-46B). New/relocated plumbing fixtures → plumbing permit (UPC, WAC 51-56). New gas line or range hood vent → mechanical permit.
Kitchen remodel permit fee — Washington baseline, not City of Redmond's own schedule
Worked example for a $35,000 kitchen remodel project (building permit). Your actual fee scales with project valuation.
| Building permit fee | $492.25 |
| Plan review | $319.96 |
| WA state surcharge | $6.5 |
| Estimated total | $818.71 |
Fees set by jurisdiction. WA Building Code Council surcharge: $6.50 per building permit. Trade permits separate. 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 kitchen 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. WA Building Code Council surcharge: $6.50 per building permit. Trade permits separate. Apply via https://eplans.redmond.gov.) and pick up the permit. Inspection card travels with the job.
Or have Kolmo do it
We pull kitchen 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
Kitchen remodel permits in City of Redmond — FAQ
When does a kitchen remodel need a permit in City of Redmond?
Cosmetic-only refresh (cabinets, countertops, flooring, paint) without structural/electrical/plumbing changes is generally exempt under 2021 IRC R105.2 (work exempt from permit). Any new circuit, fixture relocation, or structural change requires permits.
How much does a kitchen remodel permit cost in City of Redmond?
For a $35,000 kitchen remodel project, the estimated City of Redmond permit fee is about $818.71 — building fee $492.25 + plan review $319.96 + surcharges. Fees scale with project valuation per the city schedule.