Deck permits in City of Sammamish: fees, timeline & requirements (2026)
Everything you need to know about pulling a deck permit in City of Sammamish, Washington — when one is required, what it costs, how long review takes, what documents are required, and which inspections you can expect. Cited to Apply via MyBuildingPermit.com..
Free lookup, no account needed — your lot polygon, zoning, setbacks and overlays, cited to City of Sammamish's source.
When does a deck need a permit in City of Sammamish?
Plans are required for new or enlarged decks. A deck is exempt only if it is ≤200 sq ft, ≤30 inches above grade at any point, not attached to a dwelling, and does not serve a required exit door (adopted 2021 WA IRC R105.2(10)). Deck repair that does not expand or change the footprint needs no site plan.
In the source's own words
“Plans are required for new or enlarged decks. Deck repair that does not expand or change the deck footprint does not need a site plan.”Source ↗verified 2026-09-24
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 Sammamish?
Kolmo Construction is a licensed Washington general contractor — KOLMOL*753JS, active through April 10, 2027, bonded and insured — working throughout City of Sammamish and King County. Kolmo prepares the drawings and submittals, files the deck permit with Apply via MyBuildingPermit.com., carries the project through review and inspections, and performs the construction. Call (206) 410-5100 for a City of Sammamish deck quote.
Notes & caveats
Ledger connection details per IRC R507. Guards required for walking surfaces ≥30in above grade (R312). Lateral load connection required for attached decks (R507.9.2).
Deck permit fee — Washington baseline, not City of Sammamish'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://mybuildingpermit.com. We have not read City of Sammamish's adopted fee schedule, so this is not City of Sammamish'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 Sammamish'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 Sammamish 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: Apply via MyBuildingPermit.com. ↗
- 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://mybuildingpermit.com.) and pick up the permit. Inspection card travels with the job.
Or have Kolmo do it
We pull deck permits in City of Sammamish every month. We prepare the drawings and submittals, file with Apply via MyBuildingPermit.com., handle reviewer comments, and build the project.
Licensed WA general contractor KOLMOL*753JS · bonded & insured
Deck permits in City of Sammamish — FAQ
When does a deck need a permit in City of Sammamish?
Plans are required for new or enlarged decks. A deck is exempt only if it is ≤200 sq ft, ≤30 inches above grade at any point, not attached to a dwelling, and does not serve a required exit door (adopted 2021 WA IRC R105.2(10)). Deck repair that does not expand or change the footprint needs no site plan.
How much does a deck permit cost in City of Sammamish?
For a $18,000 deck project, the estimated City of Sammamish permit fee is about $490.36 — building fee $293.25 + plan review $190.61 + surcharges. Fees scale with project valuation per the city schedule.