Right-of-way permits in Redmond: fees, timeline & requirements (2026)
Everything you need to know about pulling a right-of-way 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 lines, where the lot meets the street, cited to Redmond's source.
When does right-of-way work need a permit in Redmond?
A permit is required for any activity that disrupts traffic, restricts access, or modifies infrastructure within the right-of-way or utility easements, and for any private use of the public right-of-way including streets, on-street parking, and sidewalks. Work that stays entirely on private property does not require a permit — but anything protruding into the public right-of-way does, and nothing may block the sidewalk.
In the source's own words
“The City requires a permit (and a bond under certain circumstances) for any activity that disrupts traffic, restricts access or modifies any infrastructure within the right-of-way, utility easements, or for any private use of the public right-of-way including streets, on-street parking, and sidewalks.”Source ↗verified 2026-08-11
Required submittals
- ROW work plan / sketch
- Traffic-control plan if arterial
- Certificate of insurance
- Bond if required
Inspection sequence
- Pre-construction
- Subgrade / base
- Final ROW restoration
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 right-of-way 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 right-of-way quote.
Notes & caveats
Review and approval usually take a minimum of two weeks; allow an additional week if a bond is required. Any work with potential to damage infrastructure in the public right of way will require a performance bond. Submittal detail per the ROW Use Permit Application Submittal Requirements (redmond.gov/DocumentCenter/View/2233).
How to apply yourself
- 1. Find where your lot meets the street. Run an address lookup for your right-of-way work in Redmond — we'll pull your lot lines as the county maps them, which show where the lot ends and the public right-of-way begins.
- 2. Assemble submittals: the 4 documents under Required submittals above.
- 3. Submit through the city portal: Redmond Planning and Community Development ↗
- 4. Track review (typical: 10–15 days). 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 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
Right-of-way permits in Redmond — FAQ
When does right-of-way work need a permit in Redmond?
A permit is required for any activity that disrupts traffic, restricts access, or modifies infrastructure within the right-of-way or utility easements, and for any private use of the public right-of-way including streets, on-street parking, and sidewalks. Work that stays entirely on private property does not require a permit — but anything protruding into the public right-of-way does, and nothing may block the sidewalk.
How much does a right-of-way permit cost in Redmond?
Redmond's right-of-way use permit is $787.84, or $207.92 for a miscellaneous use. Using the right-of-way for construction activity beyond that is $0.78 a sq ft a month, subject to excise tax. Review and inspection beyond the permit is $210.34 an hour, and extending a permit before it expires $180.02. A 4% technology surcharge applies (Right-of-Way Use Permit Fees, effective February 1, 2026). 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.
How long does Redmond take to review a right-of-way permit?
Typical review window: 10–15 days.