Solar permits in City of Shoreline: fees, timeline & requirements (2026)
Everything you need to know about pulling a rooftop solar / PV permit in City of Shoreline, Washington — when one is required, what it costs, how long review takes, what documents are required, and which inspections you can expect. Cited to Shoreline Planning & Community Development.
Free lookup, no account needed — your lot polygon, zoning, setbacks and overlays, cited to City of Shoreline's source.
City of Shoreline: we don't yet have an authoritative rooftop solar / PV rule on file for this city. Until we verify, fall back to Washington-state baseline code (IRC/IBC/WSEC) and the county building department. Call Shoreline Planning & Community Development for project-specific guidance.
Who can do this work in City of Shoreline?
Kolmo Construction is a licensed Washington general contractor — KOLMOL*753JS, active through April 10, 2027, bonded and insured — working throughout City of Shoreline and King County. Kolmo prepares the drawings and submittals, files the rooftop solar / PV permit with Shoreline Planning & Community Development, carries the project through review and inspections, and performs the construction. Call (206) 410-5100 for a City of Shoreline rooftop solar / PV quote.
Solar permit fee estimate in City of Shoreline
Worked example for a $25,000 rooftop solar / PV project (building permit). Your actual fee scales with project valuation.
| Building permit fee | $397 |
| Plan review | $258.05 |
| WA state surcharge | $6.50 |
| Estimated total | $661.55 |
$14,000.01-$25,000: $75 for the first $2,000 + $14 for each additional $1,000, or fraction thereof, to and including $25,000. Stored as $243, the row's own fee at $14,000 (75 + 12 x 14), so the increments count from $14,000: $257 at $14,000.01, $397 at $25,000. The handout's row prices $14,000.01 below the $267 flat fee; it is recorded as written. Computed from City of Shoreline's adopted fee schedule · source ↗. Land use, fire and engineering review, intake, impact and utility fees, where they apply, are charged separately.
How to apply yourself
- 1. Confirm your parcel's zoning & overlays. Run an address lookup for your City of Shoreline rooftop solar / PV — we'll pull your specific lot polygon, zoning, setbacks, and any shoreline/ECA/historic overlays.
- 2. Assemble submittals (site plan, scope-of-work, photos).
- 3. Submit through the city portal: Shoreline Planning & Community Development ↗
- 4. Track review. Respond to reviewer comments promptly.
- 5. Pay issuance fees (see fee schedule) and pick up the permit. Inspection card travels with the job.
Or have Kolmo do it
We pull rooftop solar / PV permits in City of Shoreline every month. We prepare the drawings and submittals, file with Shoreline Planning & Community Development, handle reviewer comments, and build the project.
Licensed WA general contractor KOLMOL*753JS · bonded & insured
Solar permits in City of Shoreline — FAQ
How much does a rooftop solar / PV permit cost in City of Shoreline?
For a $25,000 rooftop solar / PV project, the estimated City of Shoreline permit fee is about $661.55 (building fee $397 + plan review $258.05 + surcharges) from City of Shoreline's adopted fee schedule. Land use, fire and engineering review, intake, impact and utility fees, where they apply, are charged separately.