Which cities is the Kolmo permit lookup verified for?

Ten cities: Seattle, Bellevue, Kirkland, Redmond, Sammamish, Issaquah, Renton, Kent, Federal Way, and Mercer Island. For these, every fee, threshold, and timeline is sourced from the city directly with the exact quote, URL, and the date Kolmo sourced it; an automated scanner monitors the source pages daily for drift. Outside these ten cities address lookup still works and we render the parcel and Washington-state baseline code, but per-city specifics are flagged as unverified.

Does the lookup cover unincorporated King, Pierce, or Snohomish County?

Address lookup works and parcels resolve to the county building department, but unincorporated coverage is currently baseline-only — Washington-state IRC, IBC, and WSEC plus state critical-area rules. Per-county fee and code deviations have not been verified to the same standard as the ten verified cities.

Will this replace calling the permit center?

For most homeowner projects — decks, kitchens, bathrooms, ADUs, fences, siding, windows, flooring, roofing, HVAC, electrical, plumbing — the published answer matches what the permit center will say, and the homeowner can submit with a pre-filled application packet. For variances, conditional uses, or unusual scope, calling the city planner is still recommended.

Where does the address go after submission?

The address is geocoded via Google Maps to identify the correct county, then queried against public county GIS endpoints. Parcel data is cached for 30 days. The address is not contacted, sold, or shared with third parties.

Who built this — and why?

Built by Kolmo Construction, a licensed Seattle-area general contractor. The team works with permit code daily and built this to fix the public web's poor coverage of homeowner permit questions. The lookup is free; if a homeowner wants a contractor for the project, Kolmo is one option.

Tree removal permits in City of Shoreline: fees, timeline & requirements (2026)

Everything you need to know about pulling a tree removal 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 uses its own permit center..

Permit required?

Yes — see threshold below

Permit fee

Tree-removal permits commonly $50-$300 per tree; replacement bonds in some cities. Apply electronically via eTRAKiT (https://www.shorelinewa.gov/government/departments/planning-community-development/permit-center-remote-services/register-for-a-professional-etrakit-account).

Review timeline

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When does a tree removal need a permit in City of Shoreline?

Triggered by removal of trees meeting the city's "significant tree" / "exceptional tree" / "tier" threshold. Common thresholds: ≥6in DBH (Bellevue tier 2+), ≥24in DBH (Seattle exceptional), or specific listed species. Single-family lots are sometimes exempt for non-exceptional trees.

Required submittals

site plan with tree locations + DBH
arborist report (sometimes)
replacement / mitigation plan

Inspection sequence

site verification (arborist or planner)
final replacement compliance

Contractor specialties needed

general

Notes & caveats

Tree Worksheet required for projects under the Residential Additions checklist. Arborist Report required when work is proposed within the critical root zone of any tree to remain on site — must be ISA-certified arborist. Specific tree protection measures recommended by the arborist must be shown and described on plans. Tree Code update is in long-range planning; current rules per SMC 20.50.290–.370.

Tree removal permit fee estimate in City of Shoreline

Worked example for a $25,000 tree removal project (building permit). Your actual fee scales with project valuation.

Building permit fee	$391.25
Plan review	$254.31
WA state surcharge	$4.5
Estimated total	$650.06

How to apply

1. Confirm your parcel's zoning & overlays. Run an address lookup for your City of Shoreline tree removal — we'll pull your specific lot polygon, zoning, setbacks, and any shoreline/ECA/historic overlays.
2. Assemble submittals (3).
3. Submit through the city portal: Shoreline uses its own permit center. ↗
4. Track review (typical: —). Respond to reviewer comments promptly.
5. Pay issuance fees (Tree-removal permits commonly $50-$300 per tree; replacement bonds in some cities. Apply electronically via eTRAKiT (https://www.shorelinewa.gov/government/departments/planning-community-development/permit-center-remote-services/register-for-a-professional-etrakit-account).) and pick up the permit. Inspection card travels with the job.

Compare this against other cities

Side-by-side tree removal requirements across all 10 verified Seattle-area cities.

All City of Shoreline permits

Every project type — ADU, addition, kitchen, bath, deck, fence, and more — for City of Shoreline.

Tree removal permits in City of Shoreline — FAQ

When does a tree removal need a permit in City of Shoreline?

How much does a tree removal permit cost in City of Shoreline?

For a $25,000 tree removal project, the estimated City of Shoreline permit fee is about $650.06 — building fee $391.25 + plan review $254.31 + surcharges. Fees scale with project valuation per the city schedule.

City of Shoreline resourcesPermit portal ↗Fee schedule ↗