Tree removal permits in City of Redmond: fees, timeline & requirements (2026)
Everything you need to know about pulling a tree removal 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 tree removal need a permit in City of Redmond?
Triggered by removal of a tree that the city's own tree ordinance protects — commonly defined by a diameter at breast or standard height, a listed-species table, a grove or heritage designation, or a canopy-cover target. This baseline row carries NO verified local threshold; read the city's tree chapter before quoting a number. Some cities do not permit removal above a size at all — they prohibit removal of regulated trees outside enumerated exceptions, so a "permit required at X inches" reading is wrong there.
From City of Redmond's own code
“This section is included in your selections. A. Prior to any tree removal , the applicant shall demonstrate through a tree protection and replacement plan, critical area mitigation plan, or other plans acceptable to the Administrator that tree replacement will meet the minimum standards of this section. B. Replacement Required. A significant tree to be removed shall be replaced by one new tree in accordance with subsection RZC 21.72.080.C of this section.”Source ↗verified 2026-09-05
Required submittals
- site plan with tree locations + DBH
- arborist report (sometimes)
- replacement / mitigation plan
Inspection sequence
- site verification (arborist or planner)
- final replacement compliance
Contractor specialties needed
general
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 tree removal 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 tree removal quote.
Notes & caveats
Issuing body is city planning / urban forestry. Replacement requirements common (e.g. 1:1 or 2:1 by canopy area). Critical-area parcels (steep slope, salmon stream buffer) have stricter rules. Emergency / dead-hazardous removal usually exempt with arborist letter.
Tree removal permit fee estimate in City of Redmond
Worked example for a $25,000 tree removal project (building permit). Your actual fee scales with project valuation.
| Building permit fee | $391.25 |
| Plan review | $254.31 |
| WA state surcharge | $6.5 |
| Estimated total | $652.06 |
Tree-removal permits commonly $50-$300 per tree; replacement bonds in some cities. Apply via https://eplans.redmond.gov. Computed from the City of Redmond fee bracket schedule · source ↗. 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 tree removal — we'll pull your specific lot polygon, zoning, setbacks, and any shoreline/ECA/historic overlays.
- 2. Assemble submittals (3).
- 3. Submit through the city portal: Redmond uses ePlans portal. ↗
- 4. Track review (typical: —). Respond to reviewer comments promptly.
- 5. Pay issuance fees (Tree-removal permits commonly $50-$300 per tree; replacement bonds in some cities. Apply via https://eplans.redmond.gov.) and pick up the permit. Inspection card travels with the job.
Or have Kolmo do it
We pull tree removal 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
Tree removal permits in City of Redmond — FAQ
When does a tree removal need a permit in City of Redmond?
Triggered by removal of a tree that the city's own tree ordinance protects — commonly defined by a diameter at breast or standard height, a listed-species table, a grove or heritage designation, or a canopy-cover target. This baseline row carries NO verified local threshold; read the city's tree chapter before quoting a number. Some cities do not permit removal above a size at all — they prohibit removal of regulated trees outside enumerated exceptions, so a "permit required at X inches" reading is wrong there.
How much does a tree removal permit cost in City of Redmond?
For a $25,000 tree removal project, the estimated City of Redmond permit fee is about $652.06 — building fee $391.25 + plan review $254.31 + surcharges. Fees scale with project valuation per the city schedule.