Roofing permits in City of Seattle: fees, timeline & requirements (2026)
Everything you need to know about pulling a roofing / re-roof permit in City of Seattle, Washington — when one is required, what it costs, how long review takes, what documents are required, and which inspections you can expect. Cited to Seattle Department of Construction & Inspections (SDCI).
Free lookup, no account needed — your lot polygon, zoning, setbacks and overlays, cited to City of Seattle's source.
When does a roofing / re-roof need a permit in City of Seattle?
Seattle Residential Code R105.2 lists as work exempt from a building permit: "11. Roof recover." and "12. Roof replacement if no changes are made to the building envelope other than adding or replacing insulation, and the work is equivalent to or better than the existing structure. Permits are required for structural changes and replacement of sheathing of any size." Energy Code R503.1.1, Exceptions 2 and 3, still set the insulation requirement where the roof cavity is exposed.
Required submittals
- scope description
- manufacturer underlayment + flashing details
Inspection sequence
- mid-roof / underlayment
- final
Contractor specialties needed
general
Who can do this work in City of Seattle?
Kolmo Construction is a licensed Washington general contractor — KOLMOL*753JS, active through April 10, 2027, bonded and insured — working throughout City of Seattle and King County. Kolmo prepares the drawings and submittals, files the roofing / re-roof permit with Seattle Department of Construction & Inspections (SDCI), carries the project through review and inspections, and performs the construction. Call (206) 410-5100 for a City of Seattle roofing / re-roof quote.
Notes & caveats
The exemption is from the building permit only; the work must still meet the code (SRC R105.2).
How to apply yourself
- 1. Confirm your parcel's zoning & overlays. Run an address lookup for your City of Seattle roofing / re-roof — we'll pull your specific lot polygon, zoning, setbacks, and any shoreline/ECA/historic overlays.
- 2. Assemble submittals (2).
- 3. Submit through the city portal: Seattle Department of Construction & Inspections (SDCI) ↗
- 4. Track review. Respond to reviewer comments promptly.
- 5. Pay issuance fees (Re-Roof Permit — flat fee. See 2026 SDCI Fee Subtitle.) and pick up the permit. Inspection card travels with the job.
Or have Kolmo do it
We pull roofing / re-roof permits in City of Seattle every month. We prepare the drawings and submittals, file with Seattle Department of Construction & Inspections (SDCI), handle reviewer comments, and build the project.
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Roofing permits in City of Seattle — FAQ
When does a roofing / re-roof need a permit in City of Seattle?
Seattle Residential Code R105.2 lists as work exempt from a building permit: "11. Roof recover." and "12. Roof replacement if no changes are made to the building envelope other than adding or replacing insulation, and the work is equivalent to or better than the existing structure. Permits are required for structural changes and replacement of sheathing of any size." Energy Code R503.1.1, Exceptions 2 and 3, still set the insulation requirement where the roof cavity is exposed.
How much does a roofing / re-roof permit cost in City of Seattle?
Current fee per the City of Seattle fee schedule: Re-Roof Permit — flat fee. See 2026 SDCI Fee Subtitle.. Plus ancillary plan-review/tech-surcharge fees per city schedule.