Deck permits in City of Renton: fees, timeline & requirements (2026)
Everything you need to know about pulling a deck permit in City of Renton, Washington — when one is required, what it costs, how long review takes, what documents are required, and which inspections you can expect. Cited to Renton uses TRAKiT permits portal..
Free lookup, no account needed — your lot polygon, zoning, setbacks and overlays, cited to City of Renton's source.
When does a deck need a permit in City of Renton?
A deck is exempt only if 30 inches or less above grade, not over a basement/story below, and not part of an accessible route (RMC 4-5-060 §105.2). Above 30 inches a building permit is required; guards are required at walking surfaces over 30 inches.
In the source's own words
“Sidewalks, decks and driveways not more than thirty inches (30") (762 mm) above grade and not over any basement or story below and which are not part of an accessible route.”Source ↗verified 2026-09-24
What City of Renton says in its own permit handout
From Building Permits FAQ, published by City of Renton. This is the jurisdiction's own guidance on its permit process, not the ordinance text — where the two differ, the code governs.
“Do I need a permit? … Deck: a permit is required if the deck is more than 30 inches (30") above grade. "Above grade" includes a perimeter of 5 feet (5') around the deck.”Handout ↗read 2026-09-05
Required submittals
- site plan with setbacks
- framing plan w/ ledger detail
- footing detail
- guard/handrail detail
Inspection sequence
- footing
- framing
- final
Contractor specialties needed
general
Who can do this work in City of Renton?
Kolmo Construction is a licensed Washington general contractor — KOLMOL*753JS, active through April 10, 2027, bonded and insured — working throughout City of Renton and King County. Kolmo prepares the drawings and submittals, files the deck permit with Renton uses TRAKiT permits portal., carries the project through review and inspections, and performs the construction. Call (206) 410-5100 for a City of Renton deck quote.
Notes & caveats
Submittals: site plan with setbacks, framing plan with ledger detail, footing detail, guard/handrail detail. Critical-area / geologic hazard overlay (RMC 4-3-050) triggers additional review.
Deck permit fee — Washington baseline, not City of Renton's own schedule
Worked example for a $18,000 deck project (building permit). Your actual fee scales with project valuation.
| Building permit fee | $293.25 |
| Plan review | $190.61 |
| WA state surcharge | $6.5 |
| Estimated total | $490.36 |
Most jurisdictions handle decks as field-inspection or simplified plan review. Apply via https://permits.rentonwa.gov. We have not read City of Renton's adopted fee schedule, so this is not City of Renton'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 Renton'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 Renton deck — 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: Renton uses TRAKiT permits portal. ↗
- 4. Track review. Respond to reviewer comments promptly.
- 5. Pay issuance fees (Most jurisdictions handle decks as field-inspection or simplified plan review. Apply via https://permits.rentonwa.gov.) and pick up the permit. Inspection card travels with the job.
Or have Kolmo do it
We pull deck permits in City of Renton every month. We prepare the drawings and submittals, file with Renton uses TRAKiT permits portal., handle reviewer comments, and build the project.
Licensed WA general contractor KOLMOL*753JS · bonded & insured
Deck permits in City of Renton — FAQ
When does a deck need a permit in City of Renton?
A deck is exempt only if 30 inches or less above grade, not over a basement/story below, and not part of an accessible route (RMC 4-5-060 §105.2). Above 30 inches a building permit is required; guards are required at walking surfaces over 30 inches.
How much does a deck permit cost in City of Renton?
For a $18,000 deck project, the estimated City of Renton permit fee is about $490.36 — building fee $293.25 + plan review $190.61 + surcharges. Fees scale with project valuation per the city schedule.