Deck permits in Woodinville: fees, timeline & requirements (2026)
Everything you need to know about pulling a deck permit in Woodinville, Washington — when one is required, what it costs, how long review takes, what documents are required, and which inspections you can expect. Cited to Woodinville Development Services.
Free lookup, no account needed — your lot polygon, zoning, setbacks and overlays, cited to Woodinville's source.
When does a deck need a permit in Woodinville?
Woodinville exempts a deck from a building permit only when it is 200 sq ft or less, its top is no more than 30 in above finished grade at any point, it is not attached to the house, and it does not serve the exit door the IRC requires (R311.4) (WMC 21.62.070 item 12). Any other deck needs a building permit. Woodinville's own list replaces the IRC's exempt list and keeps the same four limits. Woodinville must decide a building permit within 120 days of a complete application, not counting the time it waits on the applicant (WMC 21.80.210(3)).
From Woodinville's own code
“12. Decks not exceeding 200 square feet in area, provided:”Source ↗verified 2026-11-07
Required submittals
- Site plan with setbacks
- Framing plan w/ ledger detail
- Footing detail
- Guard/handrail detail
Inspection sequence
- Footing
- Framing
- Final
Contractor specialties needed
General contractor
Who can do this work in Woodinville?
Kolmo Construction is a licensed Washington general contractor — KOLMOL*753JS, active through April 10, 2027, bonded and insured — working throughout Woodinville and King County. Kolmo prepares the drawings and submittals, files the deck permit with Woodinville Development Services, carries the project through review and inspections, and performs the construction. Call (206) 410-5100 for a Woodinville deck quote.
Notes & caveats
Ledger connection details per IRC R507. Guards required on walking surfaces 30 in or more above grade (R312). Lateral load connection required for attached decks (R507.9.2). Woodinville's design criteria (Table R301.2(1), WMC 21.62.130): ground and roof snow load 25 psf, frost line depth 12 in, seismic design category D2.
Deck permit fee estimate in Woodinville
Worked example for an $18,000 deck project (building permit). Your actual fee scales with project valuation.
| Building permit fee | $363 |
| Plan review | $235.95 |
| WA state surcharge | $6.50 |
| Estimated total | $605.45 |
Most jurisdictions handle decks as field-inspection or simplified plan review. Apply through Woodinville's online Permit Portal (aca-prod.accela.com/woodinville/default.aspx); the Apply for a Permit Online page (woodinville.gov/347/Apply-for-a-Permit-Online) explains the account setup. Computed from Woodinville'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 Woodinville deck — we'll pull your specific lot polygon, zoning, setbacks, and any shoreline/ECA/historic overlays.
- 2. Assemble submittals (4).
- 3. Submit through the city portal: Woodinville Development Services ↗
- 4. Track review. Respond to reviewer comments promptly.
- 5. Pay issuance fees (about $605 for an $18,000 project) and pick up the permit. Inspection card travels with the job.
Or have Kolmo do it
Kolmo prepares the drawings and submittals, files with Woodinville Development Services, handles reviewer comments, and builds the project.
Licensed WA general contractor KOLMOL*753JS · bonded & insured
Deck permits in Woodinville — FAQ
When does a deck need a permit in Woodinville?
Woodinville exempts a deck from a building permit only when it is 200 sq ft or less, its top is no more than 30 in above finished grade at any point, it is not attached to the house, and it does not serve the exit door the IRC requires (R311.4) (WMC 21.62.070 item 12). Any other deck needs a building permit. Woodinville's own list replaces the IRC's exempt list and keeps the same four limits. Woodinville must decide a building permit within 120 days of a complete application, not counting the time it waits on the applicant (WMC 21.80.210(3)).
How much does a deck permit cost in Woodinville?
For a $18,000 deck project, the estimated Woodinville permit fee is about $605.45 (building fee $363 + plan review $235.95 + surcharges) from Woodinville's adopted fee schedule. Land use, fire and engineering review, intake, impact and utility fees, where they apply, are charged separately.