Window replacement permits in Woodinville: fees, timeline & requirements (2026)
Everything you need to know about pulling a window replacement 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 window replacement need a permit in Woodinville?
Woodinville's exempt list (WMC 21.62.070) names no window replacement: replacing windows needs a building permit. Replacing broken glass is an ordinary repair, and a window awning on a house projecting no more than 54 in that needs no added support is exempt (item 11).
From Woodinville's own code
“A building permit is not required for the work listed below.”Source ↗verified 2026-11-07
Required submittals
- If new/enlarged opening: header schedule, structural detail, WSEC NFRC sticker for U-factor
Inspection sequence
- Rough-opening inspection (if structural)
- 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 window replacement permit with Woodinville Development Services, carries the project through review and inspections, and performs the construction. Call (206) 410-5100 for a Woodinville window replacement quote.
Notes & caveats
WSEC R402.4: replacement windows must meet U-factor ≤0.30 (climate zone 4C/5B applicable to most WA). Egress sleeping rooms must retain compliant opening (R310).
Window replacement permit fee estimate in Woodinville
Worked example for an $8,000 window replacement project (building permit). Your actual fee scales with project valuation.
| Building permit fee | $195 |
| Plan review | $126.75 |
| WA state surcharge | $6.50 |
| Estimated total | $328.25 |
Flat fee or valuation-based, per the local fee schedule. 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 window replacement — we'll pull your specific lot polygon, zoning, setbacks, and any shoreline/ECA/historic overlays.
- 2. Assemble submittals (1).
- 3. Submit through the city portal: Woodinville Development Services ↗
- 4. Track review. Respond to reviewer comments promptly.
- 5. Pay issuance fees (about $328 for an $8,000 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
Window replacement permits in Woodinville — FAQ
When does a window replacement need a permit in Woodinville?
Woodinville's exempt list (WMC 21.62.070) names no window replacement: replacing windows needs a building permit. Replacing broken glass is an ordinary repair, and a window awning on a house projecting no more than 54 in that needs no added support is exempt (item 11).
How much does a window replacement permit cost in Woodinville?
For a $8,000 window replacement project, the estimated Woodinville permit fee is about $328.25 (building fee $195 + plan review $126.75 + surcharges) from Woodinville's adopted fee schedule. Land use, fire and engineering review, intake, impact and utility fees, where they apply, are charged separately.