Kitchen remodel permits in Woodinville: fees, timeline & requirements (2026)
Everything you need to know about pulling a kitchen remodel 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 kitchen remodel need a permit in Woodinville?
Cabinets, countertops, painting, tile and similar finish work need no building permit in Woodinville when no inspection is needed to verify code compliance (WMC 21.62.070 item 6). Moving or adding plumbing, replacing a sink or faucet, gas or venting work, and moving a wall or other structural work need permits; with a building permit, the plumbing and mechanical work is part of the City's Combined Building Permit. New or moved circuits need an electrical permit from L&I: the City issues none.
From Woodinville's own code
“6. Painting, papering, tiling, carpeting, cabinets, counter tops and similar finish work for which inspections to verify code compliance is not required.”Source ↗verified 2026-11-07
Required submittals
- Floor plan with fixture locations
- Electrical layout
- Plumbing diagram
- WSEC compliance form if envelope/lighting affected
Inspection sequence
- Rough-in (electrical/plumbing/mechanical)
- Insulation if walls opened
- Drywall
- Final
Contractor specialties needed
General contractor · Electrician (journey-level 01 or residential 02) · Plumber
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 kitchen remodel permit with Woodinville Development Services, carries the project through review and inspections, and performs the construction. Call (206) 410-5100 for a Woodinville kitchen remodel quote.
Notes & caveats
Woodinville requires permits under the 2021 IRC as it adopts it (WMC 21.62.010), except for the work its own list exempts (WMC 21.62.070). New or moved circuits → electrical permit from L&I. Moved or added plumbing fixtures → plumbing permit. New gas line or range hood vent → mechanical permit. Replacing a single-family fixture or appliance alone is issued over the counter in the Permit Portal.
Kitchen remodel permit fee estimate in Woodinville
Worked example for a $35,000 kitchen remodel project (building permit). Your actual fee scales with project valuation.
| Building permit fee | $670 |
| Plan review | $435.50 |
| WA state surcharge | $6.50 |
| Estimated total | $1,112 |
Fees set by jurisdiction. WA Building Code Council surcharge: $6.50 per building permit. Trade permits separate. 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 kitchen remodel — 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 $1,112 for a $35,000 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
Kitchen remodel permits in Woodinville — FAQ
When does a kitchen remodel need a permit in Woodinville?
Cabinets, countertops, painting, tile and similar finish work need no building permit in Woodinville when no inspection is needed to verify code compliance (WMC 21.62.070 item 6). Moving or adding plumbing, replacing a sink or faucet, gas or venting work, and moving a wall or other structural work need permits; with a building permit, the plumbing and mechanical work is part of the City's Combined Building Permit. New or moved circuits need an electrical permit from L&I: the City issues none.
How much does a kitchen remodel permit cost in Woodinville?
For a $35,000 kitchen remodel project, the estimated Woodinville permit fee is about $1,112 (building fee $670 + plan review $435.50 + surcharges) from Woodinville's adopted fee schedule. Land use, fire and engineering review, intake, impact and utility fees, where they apply, are charged separately.