Demolition permits in Woodinville: fees, timeline & requirements (2026)
Everything you need to know about pulling a demolition 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 demolition need a permit in Woodinville?
Demolishing a building or part of one needs a permit in Woodinville: the City adopts the IBC and IRC with their permit chapters (WMC 21.62.010), and its exempt list (WMC 21.62.070) names no demolition. Many demolition materials must be recycled: clean wood, cardboard, metal, gypsum scrap, asphalt paving, bricks and concrete. Asbestos and lead notifications are separate, and utilities are disconnected first.
From Woodinville's own code
“2021 Edition of the International Residential Code, Chapter 51-51 WAC”Source ↗verified 2026-11-07
Required submittals
- Site plan
- Utility disconnect confirmations
- Asbestos survey (pre-1981 structures)
- Erosion / sediment control plan
- Haul route if structure >1500 sqft
Inspection sequence
- Pre-demo (utilities + erosion)
- Mid-demo if multi-day
- Final site stabilization
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 demolition permit with Woodinville Development Services, carries the project through review and inspections, and performs the construction. Call (206) 410-5100 for a Woodinville demolition quote.
Notes & caveats
Disconnect notices required from utilities (gas, electric, water, sewer) before issuance. Erosion control plan required where soil is disturbed. Bonded contractor typically required. Site stabilization + capped sewer line at completion.
How to apply yourself
- 1. Confirm your parcel's zoning & overlays. Run an address lookup for your Woodinville demolition — we'll pull your specific lot polygon, zoning, setbacks, and any shoreline/ECA/historic overlays.
- 2. Assemble submittals (5).
- 3. Submit through the city portal: Woodinville Development Services ↗
- 4. Track review. Respond to reviewer comments promptly.
- 5. Pay issuance fees (Woodinville's fee schedule sets them) 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
Demolition permits in Woodinville — FAQ
When does a demolition need a permit in Woodinville?
Demolishing a building or part of one needs a permit in Woodinville: the City adopts the IBC and IRC with their permit chapters (WMC 21.62.010), and its exempt list (WMC 21.62.070) names no demolition. Many demolition materials must be recycled: clean wood, cardboard, metal, gypsum scrap, asphalt paving, bricks and concrete. Asbestos and lead notifications are separate, and utilities are disconnected first.
How much does a demolition permit cost in Woodinville?
Current fee per the Woodinville fee schedule: Demolition fees commonly charged as flat fee or by structure size. State surcharge $6.50 applies. Apply through Woodinville's online Permit Portal (https://aca-prod.accela.com/woodinville/default.aspx); the Apply for a Permit Online page (https://www.woodinville.gov/347/Apply-for-a-Permit-Online) explains the account setup. Plus ancillary plan-review/tech-surcharge fees per city schedule.