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.

Roofing permits in City of Tacoma: fees, timeline & requirements (2026)

Everything you need to know about pulling a roofing / re-roof permit in City of Tacoma, Washington — when one is required, what it costs, how long review takes, what documents are required, and which inspections you can expect. Cited to Tacoma Planning & Development Services.

Permit required?

Yes — see threshold below

Permit fee

Flat fee or valuation-based. Typically $150-$400 for residential.

Review timeline

1–5 days · OTC eligible

When does a roofing / re-roof need a permit in City of Tacoma?

Reroofing exempt only if ALL of: existing roof coverings removed prior, new material ≤2.5 psf (or vegetated roof same weight as previously-permitted vegetated roof), no roof framing changes, building NOT unreinforced masonry. Otherwise permit required.

Required submittals

scope description
manufacturer underlayment + flashing details

Inspection sequence

mid-roof / underlayment
final

Contractor specialties needed

general

Notes & caveats

Per TMC 2.02.540 amendment to IRC R105.2: "Reroofing of single family or duplex residential buildings, provided the existing roof coverings are removed prior to reroofing and the following conditions are met: The new roofing material does not exceed 2.5 pounds per square foot, OR for a vegetated roof, where it is the same weight as the previous roof and a vegetated roof was previously approved through a building permit. No changes are made to roof framing. The building is not constructed with unreinforced masonry." Tacoma's 2.5 psf cap is more restrictive than IBC defaults.

Roofing permit fee estimate in City of Tacoma

Worked example for a $16,000 roofing / re-roof project (reroof permit). Your actual fee scales with project valuation.

Building permit fee	$300
Plan review	$195
WA state surcharge	$4.5
Estimated total	$499.5

Flat fee or valuation-based. Typically $150-$400 for residential. Computed from the City of Tacoma fee bracket schedule · source ↗. Impact/utility fees may apply separately.

How to apply

1. Confirm your parcel's zoning & overlays. Run an address lookup for your City of Tacoma 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: Tacoma Planning & Development Services ↗
4. Track review (typical: 1–5 days). Respond to reviewer comments promptly.
5. Pay issuance fees (Flat fee or valuation-based. Typically $150-$400 for residential.) and pick up the permit. Inspection card travels with the job.

Compare this against other cities

Side-by-side roofing / re-roof requirements across all 10 verified Seattle-area cities.

All City of Tacoma permits

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

Roofing permits in City of Tacoma — FAQ

When does a roofing / re-roof need a permit in City of Tacoma?

How much does a roofing / re-roof permit cost in City of Tacoma?

For a $16,000 roofing / re-roof project, the estimated City of Tacoma permit fee is about $499.5 — building fee $300 + plan review $195 + surcharges. Fees scale with project valuation per the city schedule.

How long does City of Tacoma take to review a roofing / re-roof permit?

Typical review window: 1–5 days. Over-the-counter eligible for some scopes.

City of Tacoma resourcesPermit portal ↗Fee schedule ↗