Window replacement permits in City of Redmond: fees, timeline & requirements (2026)
Everything you need to know about pulling a window replacement 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 Planning and Community Development.
Free lookup, no account needed — your lot polygon, zoning, setbacks and overlays, cited to City of Redmond's source.
When does a window replacement need a permit in City of Redmond?
Removal and replacement of exterior windows in existing openings is exempt provided the opening size is not altered and the operable opening size is not decreased. Resizing or creating a new opening requires a permit.
In the source's own words
“Removal and replacement of exterior windows in existing window openings. The size of opening may not be altered and operable opening size may not be decreased.”Source ↗verified 2026-09-25
Required submittals
- if new/enlarged opening: header schedule, structural detail, WSEC NFRC sticker for U-factor
Inspection sequence
- rough-opening inspection (if structural)
- final
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 window replacement permit with Redmond Planning and Community Development, carries the project through review and inspections, and performs the construction. Call (206) 410-5100 for a City of Redmond window replacement quote.
Notes & caveats
WSEC R402.4: replacement windows must meet U-factor ≤0.30 (climate zone 4C/5B applicable to most WA). Egress sleeping rooms must retain compliant opening (R310).
Window replacement permit fee — Washington baseline, not City of Redmond's own schedule
Worked example for a $8,000 window replacement project (building permit). Your actual fee scales with project valuation.
| Building permit fee | $153.25 |
| Plan review | $99.61 |
| WA state surcharge | $6.5 |
| Estimated total | $259.36 |
Like-for-like usually no permit fee. Structural changes scale with valuation. 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 window replacement — we'll pull your specific lot polygon, zoning, setbacks, and any shoreline/ECA/historic overlays.
- 2. Assemble submittals (1).
- 3. Submit through the city portal: Redmond Planning and Community Development ↗
- 4. Track review. Respond to reviewer comments promptly.
- 5. Pay issuance fees (Like-for-like usually no permit fee. Structural changes scale with valuation. Apply via https://eplans.redmond.gov.) and pick up the permit. Inspection card travels with the job.
Or have Kolmo do it
We pull window replacement permits in City of Redmond every month. We prepare the drawings and submittals, file with Redmond Planning and Community Development, handle reviewer comments, and build the project.
Licensed WA general contractor KOLMOL*753JS · bonded & insured
Window replacement permits in City of Redmond — FAQ
When does a window replacement need a permit in City of Redmond?
Removal and replacement of exterior windows in existing openings is exempt provided the opening size is not altered and the operable opening size is not decreased. Resizing or creating a new opening requires a permit.
How much does a window replacement permit cost in City of Redmond?
For a $8,000 window replacement project, the estimated City of Redmond permit fee is about $259.36 — building fee $153.25 + plan review $99.61 + surcharges. Fees scale with project valuation per the city schedule.