Window replacement permits in City of Shoreline: fees, timeline & requirements (2026)
Everything you need to know about pulling a window replacement 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.
When does a window replacement need a permit in City of Shoreline?
Replacing windows of the same size in the same location most likely does not need a permit. Moving or enlarging a window opening requires a building permit. New glazing must meet 2021 WSEC R402 U-factor/SHGC.
In the source's own words
“If you are just repairing or replacing fixtures in the same location or replacing windows (same size, same location), you will most likely not need a permit.”Source ↗verified 2026-09-19
Required submittals
- Permit Application and Critical Area Worksheet (Residential Interior Remodel checklist — Required Documents > Applications)
- Submittal Fee per City fee schedule (Residential Interior Remodel checklist — Required Documents > Submittal Fee)
- Construction Documents per Construction Documents handout (Residential Interior Remodel checklist — Required Documents > Construction Documents)
- Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Worksheet — required when creating a new ADU or changing an existing ADU (Residential Interior Remodel checklist — Additional Documents > ADU Worksheet)
- Waste Diversion Plan and Salvage Assessment — required for construction/alterations exceeding 1,000 sqft gross floor area, or when demolition is proposed (Residential Interior Remodel checklist — Additional Documents > Waste Diversion)
- Water Availability Certificate — required when adding new plumbing fixtures AND property is served by North City Water District (Residential Interior Remodel checklist — Additional Documents > Water Availability Certificate)
Inspection sequence
- rough-opening inspection (if structural)
- final
Contractor specialties needed
general
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 window replacement 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 window replacement quote.
Notes & caveats
Like-for-like window replacement in existing opening is typically exempt. Enlarged or new openings require a Building Permit and follow the Residential Interior Remodel checklist (interior-only) or Residential Additions checklist (if exterior envelope changes). NFRC U-factor + SHGC must comply with 2021 WSEC R402.
Window replacement permit fee — Washington baseline, not City of Shoreline's own schedule
Worked example for a $8,000 window replacement project (building permit). Your actual fee scales with project valuation.
| Building permit fee | $260 |
| Plan review | $169 |
| WA state surcharge | $6.50 |
| Estimated total | $435.50 |
Like-for-like usually no permit fee. Structural changes scale with valuation. Apply electronically via eTRAKiT (https://www.shorelinewa.gov/government/departments/planning-community-development/permit-center-remote-services/register-for-a-professional-etrakit-account). We have not read City of Shoreline's adopted fee schedule, so this is not City of Shoreline'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 Shoreline'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 Shoreline window replacement — we'll pull your specific lot polygon, zoning, setbacks, and any shoreline/ECA/historic overlays.
- 2. Assemble submittals (6).
- 3. Submit through the city portal: Shoreline Planning & Community Development ↗
- 4. Track review. Respond to reviewer comments promptly.
- 5. Pay issuance fees (Like-for-like usually no permit fee. Structural changes scale with valuation. 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.
Or have Kolmo do it
We pull window replacement 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.
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Window replacement permits in City of Shoreline — FAQ
When does a window replacement need a permit in City of Shoreline?
Replacing windows of the same size in the same location most likely does not need a permit. Moving or enlarging a window opening requires a building permit. New glazing must meet 2021 WSEC R402 U-factor/SHGC.
How much does a window replacement permit cost in City of Shoreline?
For a $8,000 window replacement project, the estimated City of Shoreline permit fee is about $435.50 — building fee $260 + plan review $169 + surcharges. Fees scale with project valuation per the city schedule.