electrical permit requirements across King, Pierce & Snohomish counties
Side-by-side: which 82 cities and counties require a permit for a electrical, what triggers one, what it costs, and how long review takes. Verified against each jurisdiction's own page; sources cited per row.
82 of 82 jurisdictions have authoritative rules on file · 82 typically require a permit · 0 often do not.
King County
| Jurisdiction | Permit? | Threshold | Fee | Review days | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
City of Algona city | Yes | WAC 296-46B (WA-adopted 2020 NEC) requires electrical permit for ALL electrical work except low-voltage (<50V) and ordinary repairs. WA L&I issues electrical permits in most jurisdictions; some cities have local issuance. | L&I permit fees by circuit count + service size. Standard residential ~$60-$200. Apply via https://www.cityofalgona.com/building-permits. Small city near Auburn. Apply in person at city hall or via mailed forms. | — | Cite verified 2026-04-28 |
City of Auburn city | Yes | WAC 296-46B (WA-adopted 2020 NEC) requires electrical permit for ALL electrical work except low-voltage (<50V) and ordinary repairs. WA L&I issues electrical permits in most jurisdictions; some cities have local issuance. | L&I permit fees by circuit count + service size. Standard residential ~$60-$200. Apply via https://mybuildingpermit.com. Apply via MyBuildingPermit.com. | — | Cite verified 2026-04-26 |
City of Bellevue city | Yes | WAC 296-46B (WA-adopted 2020 NEC) requires electrical permit for ALL electrical work except low-voltage (<50V) and ordinary repairs. WA L&I issues electrical permits in most jurisdictions; some cities have local issuance. | L&I permit fees by circuit count + service size. Standard residential ~$60-$200. Apply via https://mybuildingpermit.com. | — | Cite verified 2026-04-26 |
City of Black Diamond city | Yes | WAC 296-46B (WA-adopted 2020 NEC) requires electrical permit for ALL electrical work except low-voltage (<50V) and ordinary repairs. WA L&I issues electrical permits in most jurisdictions; some cities have local issuance. | L&I permit fees by circuit count + service size. Standard residential ~$60-$200. Apply via https://www.blackdiamondwa.gov/161/Permits. Black Diamond Community Development handles permits. | — | Cite verified 2026-04-28 |
City of Burien city | Yes | WAC 296-46B (WA-adopted 2020 NEC) requires electrical permit for ALL electrical work except low-voltage (<50V) and ordinary repairs. WA L&I issues electrical permits in most jurisdictions; some cities have local issuance. | L&I permit fees by circuit count + service size. Standard residential ~$60-$200. Apply via https://mybuildingpermit.com. Apply via MyBuildingPermit.com. | — | Cite verified 2026-04-26 |
City of Carnation city | Yes | WAC 296-46B (WA-adopted 2020 NEC) requires electrical permit for ALL electrical work except low-voltage (<50V) and ordinary repairs. WA L&I issues electrical permits in most jurisdictions; some cities have local issuance. | L&I permit fees by circuit count + service size. Standard residential ~$60-$200. Apply via https://carnationwa.gov/development-services/. Carnation Development Services handles permits. | — | Cite verified 2026-04-28 |
City of Clyde Hill city | Yes | WAC 296-46B (WA-adopted 2020 NEC) requires electrical permit for ALL electrical work except low-voltage (<50V) and ordinary repairs. WA L&I issues electrical permits in most jurisdictions; some cities have local issuance. | L&I permit fees by circuit count + service size. Standard residential ~$60-$200. Apply via https://www.clydehill.org/government/building-permits. Clyde Hill Building Department handles permits. | — | Cite verified 2026-04-28 |
City of Covington city | Yes | WAC 296-46B (WA-adopted 2020 NEC) requires electrical permit for ALL electrical work except low-voltage (<50V) and ordinary repairs. WA L&I issues electrical permits in most jurisdictions; some cities have local issuance. | L&I permit fees by circuit count + service size. Standard residential ~$60-$200. Apply via https://www.covingtonwa.gov/government/community_development/permits.php. Covington Community Development handles permits. | — | Cite verified 2026-04-28 |
City of Des Moines city | Yes | WAC 296-46B (WA-adopted 2020 NEC) requires electrical permit for ALL electrical work except low-voltage (<50V) and ordinary repairs. WA L&I issues electrical permits in most jurisdictions; some cities have local issuance. | L&I permit fees by circuit count + service size. Standard residential ~$60-$200. Apply via https://www.desmoineswa.gov/government/community_development/permits/index.php. Des Moines Community Development handles permits. | — | Cite verified 2026-04-28 |
City of Duvall city | Yes | WAC 296-46B (WA-adopted 2020 NEC) requires electrical permit for ALL electrical work except low-voltage (<50V) and ordinary repairs. WA L&I issues electrical permits in most jurisdictions; some cities have local issuance. | L&I permit fees by circuit count + service size. Standard residential ~$60-$200. Apply via https://www.duvallwa.gov/178/Permit-Center. Duvall Permit Center handles permits. | — | Cite verified 2026-04-28 |
City of Enumclaw city | Yes | WAC 296-46B (WA-adopted 2020 NEC) requires electrical permit for ALL electrical work except low-voltage (<50V) and ordinary repairs. WA L&I issues electrical permits in most jurisdictions; some cities have local issuance. | L&I permit fees by circuit count + service size. Standard residential ~$60-$200. Apply via https://www.cityofenumclaw.net/305/Building. Enumclaw Building Division handles permits. | — | Cite verified 2026-04-28 |
City of Federal Way city | Yes | WAC 296-46B (WA-adopted 2020 NEC) requires electrical permit for ALL electrical work except low-voltage (<50V) and ordinary repairs. WA L&I issues electrical permits in most jurisdictions; some cities have local issuance. | L&I permit fees by circuit count + service size. Standard residential ~$60-$200. Apply via https://mybuildingpermit.com. Apply via MyBuildingPermit.com. | — | Cite verified 2026-04-26 |
City of Issaquah city | Yes | WAC 296-46B (WA-adopted 2020 NEC) requires electrical permit for ALL electrical work except low-voltage (<50V) and ordinary repairs. WA L&I issues electrical permits in most jurisdictions; some cities have local issuance. | L&I permit fees by circuit count + service size. Standard residential ~$60-$200. Apply via https://mybuildingpermit.com. Apply via MyBuildingPermit.com. | — | Cite verified 2026-04-26 |
City of Kenmore city | Yes | WAC 296-46B (WA-adopted 2020 NEC) requires electrical permit for ALL electrical work except low-voltage (<50V) and ordinary repairs. WA L&I issues electrical permits in most jurisdictions; some cities have local issuance. | L&I permit fees by circuit count + service size. Standard residential ~$60-$200. Apply via https://mybuildingpermit.com. Apply via MyBuildingPermit.com. | — | Cite verified 2026-04-28 |
City of Kent city | Yes | WAC 296-46B (WA-adopted 2020 NEC) requires electrical permit for ALL electrical work except low-voltage (<50V) and ordinary repairs. WA L&I issues electrical permits in most jurisdictions; some cities have local issuance. | L&I permit fees by circuit count + service size. Standard residential ~$60-$200. Apply via https://kentwa.gov/permits. Kent uses MyKent permits portal. | — | Cite verified 2026-04-26 |
City of Kirkland city | Yes | WAC 296-46B (WA-adopted 2020 NEC) requires electrical permit for ALL electrical work except low-voltage (<50V) and ordinary repairs. WA L&I issues electrical permits in most jurisdictions; some cities have local issuance. | L&I permit fees by circuit count + service size. Standard residential ~$60-$200. Apply via https://mybuildingpermit.com. Apply via MyBuildingPermit.com. | — | Cite verified 2026-04-26 |
City of Lake Forest Park city | Yes | WAC 296-46B (WA-adopted 2020 NEC) requires electrical permit for ALL electrical work except low-voltage (<50V) and ordinary repairs. WA L&I issues electrical permits in most jurisdictions; some cities have local issuance. | L&I permit fees by circuit count + service size. Standard residential ~$60-$200. Apply via https://mybuildingpermit.com. Apply via MyBuildingPermit.com. | — | Cite verified 2026-04-28 |
City of Maple Valley city | Yes | WAC 296-46B (WA-adopted 2020 NEC) requires electrical permit for ALL electrical work except low-voltage (<50V) and ordinary repairs. WA L&I issues electrical permits in most jurisdictions; some cities have local issuance. | L&I permit fees by circuit count + service size. Standard residential ~$60-$200. Apply via https://maplevalleywa.gov/our-city/community-development/permits. Maple Valley Community Development handles permits. | — | Cite verified 2026-04-28 |
City of Medina city | Yes | WAC 296-46B (WA-adopted 2020 NEC) requires electrical permit for ALL electrical work except low-voltage (<50V) and ordinary repairs. WA L&I issues electrical permits in most jurisdictions; some cities have local issuance. | L&I permit fees by circuit count + service size. Standard residential ~$60-$200. Apply via https://www.medina-wa.gov/development-services/page/permits. Medina Development Services handles permits. | — | Cite verified 2026-04-28 |
City of Mercer Island city | Yes | WAC 296-46B (WA-adopted 2020 NEC) requires electrical permit for ALL electrical work except low-voltage (<50V) and ordinary repairs. WA L&I issues electrical permits in most jurisdictions; some cities have local issuance. | L&I permit fees by circuit count + service size. Standard residential ~$60-$200. | — | Cite verified 2026-04-29 |
City of Milton (King) city | Yes | WAC 296-46B (WA-adopted 2020 NEC) requires electrical permit for ALL electrical work except low-voltage (<50V) and ordinary repairs. WA L&I issues electrical permits in most jurisdictions; some cities have local issuance. | L&I permit fees by circuit count + service size. Standard residential ~$60-$200. Apply via https://www.cityofmilton.net/community-development. City of Milton straddles King and Pierce counties; Community Development handles permits for both. | — | Cite verified 2026-04-28 |
City of Newcastle city | Yes | WAC 296-46B (WA-adopted 2020 NEC) requires electrical permit for ALL electrical work except low-voltage (<50V) and ordinary repairs. WA L&I issues electrical permits in most jurisdictions; some cities have local issuance. | L&I permit fees by circuit count + service size. Standard residential ~$60-$200. Apply via https://mybuildingpermit.com. Apply via MyBuildingPermit.com. | — | Cite verified 2026-04-28 |
City of Normandy Park city | Yes | WAC 296-46B (WA-adopted 2020 NEC) requires electrical permit for ALL electrical work except low-voltage (<50V) and ordinary repairs. WA L&I issues electrical permits in most jurisdictions; some cities have local issuance. | L&I permit fees by circuit count + service size. Standard residential ~$60-$200. Apply via https://www.normandyparkwa.gov/community-development/page/permitsapplications. Normandy Park Community Development handles permits. | — | Cite verified 2026-04-28 |
City of North Bend city | Yes | WAC 296-46B (WA-adopted 2020 NEC) requires electrical permit for ALL electrical work except low-voltage (<50V) and ordinary repairs. WA L&I issues electrical permits in most jurisdictions; some cities have local issuance. | L&I permit fees by circuit count + service size. Standard residential ~$60-$200. Apply via https://northbendwa.gov/164/Permits. North Bend Community & Economic Development handles permits. | — | Cite verified 2026-04-28 |
City of Pacific city | Yes | WAC 296-46B (WA-adopted 2020 NEC) requires electrical permit for ALL electrical work except low-voltage (<50V) and ordinary repairs. WA L&I issues electrical permits in most jurisdictions; some cities have local issuance. | L&I permit fees by circuit count + service size. Standard residential ~$60-$200. Apply via https://www.pacificwa.gov/cms/One.aspx?portalId=176432&pageId=235953. Pacific straddles King and Pierce counties. Community Development handles permits for both. | — | Cite verified 2026-04-28 |
City of Redmond city | Yes | WAC 296-46B (WA-adopted 2020 NEC) requires electrical permit for ALL electrical work except low-voltage (<50V) and ordinary repairs. WA L&I issues electrical permits in most jurisdictions; some cities have local issuance. | L&I permit fees by circuit count + service size. Standard residential ~$60-$200. Apply via https://eplans.redmond.gov. Redmond uses ePlans portal. | — | Cite verified 2026-04-26 |
City of Renton city | Yes | WAC 296-46B (WA-adopted 2020 NEC) requires electrical permit for ALL electrical work except low-voltage (<50V) and ordinary repairs. WA L&I issues electrical permits in most jurisdictions; some cities have local issuance. | L&I permit fees by circuit count + service size. Standard residential ~$60-$200. Apply via https://permits.rentonwa.gov. Renton uses TRAKiT permits portal. | — | Cite verified 2026-04-26 |
City of Sammamish city | Yes | WAC 296-46B (WA-adopted 2020 NEC) requires electrical permit for ALL electrical work except low-voltage (<50V) and ordinary repairs. WA L&I issues electrical permits in most jurisdictions; some cities have local issuance. | L&I permit fees by circuit count + service size. Standard residential ~$60-$200. Apply via https://mybuildingpermit.com. Apply via MyBuildingPermit.com. | — | Cite verified 2026-04-26 |
City of SeaTac city | Yes | WAC 296-46B (WA-adopted 2020 NEC) requires electrical permit for ALL electrical work except low-voltage (<50V) and ordinary repairs. WA L&I issues electrical permits in most jurisdictions; some cities have local issuance. | L&I permit fees by circuit count + service size. Standard residential ~$60-$200. Apply via https://www.seatacwa.gov/our-city/departments/community-and-economic-development/permits-licenses. SeaTac Community & Economic Development handles permits. | — | Cite verified 2026-04-28 |
City of Seattle city | Yes | WAC 296-46B requires electrical permit for ALL electrical work in residential. WA L&I issues electrical permits in Seattle (city does NOT do its own electrical inspection — L&I does). | L&I permit fees by circuit count + service size. Standard residential ~$60-$200. | — | Cite verified 2026-04-26 |
City of Shoreline city | Yes | WAC 296-46B (WA-adopted 2020 NEC) requires electrical permit for ALL electrical work except low-voltage (<50V) and ordinary repairs. WA L&I issues electrical permits in most jurisdictions; some cities have local issuance. | L&I permit fees by circuit count + service size. Standard residential ~$60-$200. Apply via https://www.shorelinewa.gov/government/departments/planning-community-development. Shoreline uses its own permit center. | — | Cite verified 2026-04-26 |
City of Snoqualmie city | Yes | WAC 296-46B (WA-adopted 2020 NEC) requires electrical permit for ALL electrical work except low-voltage (<50V) and ordinary repairs. WA L&I issues electrical permits in most jurisdictions; some cities have local issuance. | L&I permit fees by circuit count + service size. Standard residential ~$60-$200. Apply via https://www.snoqualmiewa.gov/206/Permit-Center. Snoqualmie Permit Center handles permits. | — | Cite verified 2026-04-28 |
City of Tukwila city | Yes | WAC 296-46B (WA-adopted 2020 NEC) requires electrical permit for ALL electrical work except low-voltage (<50V) and ordinary repairs. WA L&I issues electrical permits in most jurisdictions; some cities have local issuance. | L&I permit fees by circuit count + service size. Standard residential ~$60-$200. Apply via https://mybuildingpermit.com. Apply via MyBuildingPermit.com. | — | Cite verified 2026-04-28 |
City of Woodinville city | Yes | WAC 296-46B (WA-adopted 2020 NEC) requires electrical permit for ALL electrical work except low-voltage (<50V) and ordinary repairs. WA L&I issues electrical permits in most jurisdictions; some cities have local issuance. | L&I permit fees by circuit count + service size. Standard residential ~$60-$200. Apply via https://www.ci.woodinville.wa.us/government/development-services/permits. Woodinville Development Services handles permits. | — | Cite verified 2026-04-28 |
King County (unincorporated) county | Yes | WAC 296-46B (WA-adopted 2020 NEC) requires electrical permit for ALL electrical work except low-voltage (<50V) and ordinary repairs. WA L&I issues electrical permits in most jurisdictions; some cities have local issuance. | L&I permit fees by circuit count + service size. Standard residential ~$60-$200. | — | Cite verified 2026-04-29 |
Town of Beaux Arts Village city | Yes | WAC 296-46B (WA-adopted 2020 NEC) requires electrical permit for ALL electrical work except low-voltage (<50V) and ordinary repairs. WA L&I issues electrical permits in most jurisdictions; some cities have local issuance. | L&I permit fees by circuit count + service size. Standard residential ~$60-$200. Apply via https://kingcounty.gov/en/dept/local-services/buildings-property/permits. Small village (~300 residents) on Lake Washington. Building permits processed via King County DLS by interlocal agreement. | — | Cite verified 2026-04-28 |
Town of Hunts Point city | Yes | WAC 296-46B (WA-adopted 2020 NEC) requires electrical permit for ALL electrical work except low-voltage (<50V) and ordinary repairs. WA L&I issues electrical permits in most jurisdictions; some cities have local issuance. | L&I permit fees by circuit count + service size. Standard residential ~$60-$200. Apply via https://kingcounty.gov/en/dept/local-services/buildings-property/permits. Town of ~500 contracts with King County DLS for permit processing. | — | Cite verified 2026-04-28 |
Town of Skykomish city | Yes | WAC 296-46B (WA-adopted 2020 NEC) requires electrical permit for ALL electrical work except low-voltage (<50V) and ordinary repairs. WA L&I issues electrical permits in most jurisdictions; some cities have local issuance. | L&I permit fees by circuit count + service size. Standard residential ~$60-$200. Apply via https://kingcounty.gov/en/dept/local-services/buildings-property/permits. Small mountain town (~200 residents). Most permitting via King County DLS. | — | Cite verified 2026-04-28 |
Town of Yarrow Point city | Yes | WAC 296-46B (WA-adopted 2020 NEC) requires electrical permit for ALL electrical work except low-voltage (<50V) and ordinary repairs. WA L&I issues electrical permits in most jurisdictions; some cities have local issuance. | L&I permit fees by circuit count + service size. Standard residential ~$60-$200. Apply via https://kingcounty.gov/en/dept/local-services/buildings-property/permits. Town contracts with King County DLS for permit processing. | — | Cite verified 2026-04-28 |
Washington State (baseline) county | Yes | WAC 296-46B (WA-adopted 2020 NEC) requires electrical permit for ALL electrical work except low-voltage (<50V) and ordinary repairs. WA L&I issues electrical permits in most jurisdictions; some cities have local issuance. | L&I permit fees by circuit count + service size. Standard residential ~$60-$200. | — | Cite verified 2026-04-26 |
Pierce County
| Jurisdiction | Permit? | Threshold | Fee | Review days | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
City of Bonney Lake city | Yes | WAC 296-46B (WA-adopted 2020 NEC) requires electrical permit for ALL electrical work except low-voltage (<50V) and ordinary repairs. WA L&I issues electrical permits in most jurisdictions; some cities have local issuance. | L&I permit fees by circuit count + service size. Standard residential ~$60-$200. Apply via https://www.cityofbonneylake.org. Bonney Lake runs its own permit center. | — | Cite verified 2026-04-29 |
City of Buckley city | Yes | WAC 296-46B (WA-adopted 2020 NEC) requires electrical permit for ALL electrical work except low-voltage (<50V) and ordinary repairs. WA L&I issues electrical permits in most jurisdictions; some cities have local issuance. | L&I permit fees by circuit count + service size. Standard residential ~$60-$200. Apply via https://www.piercecountywa.gov/PALS. Permits via Pierce County PALS. | — | Cite verified 2026-04-29 |
City of DuPont city | Yes | WAC 296-46B (WA-adopted 2020 NEC) requires electrical permit for ALL electrical work except low-voltage (<50V) and ordinary repairs. WA L&I issues electrical permits in most jurisdictions; some cities have local issuance. | L&I permit fees by circuit count + service size. Standard residential ~$60-$200. Apply via https://www.dupontwa.gov. DuPont runs its own permit center. | — | Cite verified 2026-04-29 |
City of Edgewood city | Yes | WAC 296-46B (WA-adopted 2020 NEC) requires electrical permit for ALL electrical work except low-voltage (<50V) and ordinary repairs. WA L&I issues electrical permits in most jurisdictions; some cities have local issuance. | L&I permit fees by circuit count + service size. Standard residential ~$60-$200. Apply via https://cityofedgewood.org. Edgewood Community Development. | — | Cite verified 2026-04-29 |
City of Fife city | Yes | WAC 296-46B (WA-adopted 2020 NEC) requires electrical permit for ALL electrical work except low-voltage (<50V) and ordinary repairs. WA L&I issues electrical permits in most jurisdictions; some cities have local issuance. | L&I permit fees by circuit count + service size. Standard residential ~$60-$200. Apply via https://cityoffife.org. Fife runs its own permit center. | — | Cite verified 2026-04-29 |
City of Fircrest city | Yes | WAC 296-46B (WA-adopted 2020 NEC) requires electrical permit for ALL electrical work except low-voltage (<50V) and ordinary repairs. WA L&I issues electrical permits in most jurisdictions; some cities have local issuance. | L&I permit fees by circuit count + service size. Standard residential ~$60-$200. Apply via https://www.cityoffircrest.net. Fircrest runs its own permit center. | — | Cite verified 2026-04-29 |
City of Gig Harbor city | Yes | WAC 296-46B (WA-adopted 2020 NEC) requires electrical permit for ALL electrical work except low-voltage (<50V) and ordinary repairs. WA L&I issues electrical permits in most jurisdictions; some cities have local issuance. | L&I permit fees by circuit count + service size. Standard residential ~$60-$200. Apply via https://www.cityofgigharbor.net. Gig Harbor permit center. | — | Cite verified 2026-04-26 |
City of Lakewood city | Yes | WAC 296-46B (WA-adopted 2020 NEC) requires electrical permit for ALL electrical work except low-voltage (<50V) and ordinary repairs. WA L&I issues electrical permits in most jurisdictions; some cities have local issuance. | L&I permit fees by circuit count + service size. Standard residential ~$60-$200. | — | Cite verified 2026-04-29 |
City of Milton (Pierce) city | Yes | WAC 296-46B (WA-adopted 2020 NEC) requires electrical permit for ALL electrical work except low-voltage (<50V) and ordinary repairs. WA L&I issues electrical permits in most jurisdictions; some cities have local issuance. | L&I permit fees by circuit count + service size. Standard residential ~$60-$200. Apply via https://cityofmilton.net. Milton (Pierce side) runs its own permit center. | — | Cite verified 2026-04-29 |
City of Orting city | Yes | WAC 296-46B (WA-adopted 2020 NEC) requires electrical permit for ALL electrical work except low-voltage (<50V) and ordinary repairs. WA L&I issues electrical permits in most jurisdictions; some cities have local issuance. | L&I permit fees by circuit count + service size. Standard residential ~$60-$200. Apply via https://www.piercecountywa.gov/PALS. Permits via Pierce County PALS. | — | Cite verified 2026-04-29 |
City of Puyallup city | Yes | WAC 296-46B (WA-adopted 2020 NEC) requires electrical permit for ALL electrical work except low-voltage (<50V) and ordinary repairs. WA L&I issues electrical permits in most jurisdictions; some cities have local issuance. | L&I permit fees by circuit count + service size. Standard residential ~$60-$200. | — | Cite verified 2026-04-29 |
City of Roy city | Yes | WAC 296-46B (WA-adopted 2020 NEC) requires electrical permit for ALL electrical work except low-voltage (<50V) and ordinary repairs. WA L&I issues electrical permits in most jurisdictions; some cities have local issuance. | L&I permit fees by circuit count + service size. Standard residential ~$60-$200. Apply via https://www.piercecountywa.gov/PALS. Town (~820 residents) — permits via Pierce County PALS. | — | Cite verified 2026-04-29 |
City of Sumner city | Yes | WAC 296-46B (WA-adopted 2020 NEC) requires electrical permit for ALL electrical work except low-voltage (<50V) and ordinary repairs. WA L&I issues electrical permits in most jurisdictions; some cities have local issuance. | L&I permit fees by circuit count + service size. Standard residential ~$60-$200. Apply via https://www.sumnerwa.gov. Sumner permit center. | — | Cite verified 2026-04-26 |
City of Tacoma city | Yes | WAC 296-46B (WA-adopted 2020 NEC) requires electrical permit for ALL electrical work except low-voltage (<50V) and ordinary repairs. WA L&I issues electrical permits in most jurisdictions; some cities have local issuance. | L&I permit fees by circuit count + service size. Standard residential ~$60-$200. | — | Cite verified 2026-04-29 |
City of University Place city | Yes | WAC 296-46B (WA-adopted 2020 NEC) requires electrical permit for ALL electrical work except low-voltage (<50V) and ordinary repairs. WA L&I issues electrical permits in most jurisdictions; some cities have local issuance. | L&I permit fees by circuit count + service size. Standard residential ~$60-$200. Apply via https://www.cityofup.com. University Place P&DS. | — | Cite verified 2026-04-26 |
Pierce County (unincorporated) county | Yes | WAC 296-46B (WA-adopted 2020 NEC) requires electrical permit for ALL electrical work except low-voltage (<50V) and ordinary repairs. WA L&I issues electrical permits in most jurisdictions; some cities have local issuance. | L&I permit fees by circuit count + service size. Standard residential ~$60-$200. Apply via https://www.piercecountywa.gov/PALS. Pierce County PALS portal. | — | Cite verified 2026-04-26 |
Town of Carbonado city | Yes | WAC 296-46B (WA-adopted 2020 NEC) requires electrical permit for ALL electrical work except low-voltage (<50V) and ordinary repairs. WA L&I issues electrical permits in most jurisdictions; some cities have local issuance. | L&I permit fees by circuit count + service size. Standard residential ~$60-$200. Apply via https://www.piercecountywa.gov/PALS. Town (~590 residents) — permits via Pierce County PALS. | — | Cite verified 2026-04-29 |
Town of Eatonville city | Yes | WAC 296-46B (WA-adopted 2020 NEC) requires electrical permit for ALL electrical work except low-voltage (<50V) and ordinary repairs. WA L&I issues electrical permits in most jurisdictions; some cities have local issuance. | L&I permit fees by circuit count + service size. Standard residential ~$60-$200. Apply via https://www.piercecountywa.gov/PALS. Town — permits via Pierce County PALS. | — | Cite verified 2026-04-29 |
Town of Ruston city | Yes | WAC 296-46B (WA-adopted 2020 NEC) requires electrical permit for ALL electrical work except low-voltage (<50V) and ordinary repairs. WA L&I issues electrical permits in most jurisdictions; some cities have local issuance. | L&I permit fees by circuit count + service size. Standard residential ~$60-$200. Apply via https://www.piercecountywa.gov/PALS. Permits via Pierce County PALS. | — | Cite verified 2026-04-29 |
Town of South Prairie city | Yes | WAC 296-46B (WA-adopted 2020 NEC) requires electrical permit for ALL electrical work except low-voltage (<50V) and ordinary repairs. WA L&I issues electrical permits in most jurisdictions; some cities have local issuance. | L&I permit fees by circuit count + service size. Standard residential ~$60-$200. Apply via https://www.piercecountywa.gov/PALS. Town — permits via Pierce County PALS. | — | Cite verified 2026-04-29 |
Town of Steilacoom city | Yes | WAC 296-46B (WA-adopted 2020 NEC) requires electrical permit for ALL electrical work except low-voltage (<50V) and ordinary repairs. WA L&I issues electrical permits in most jurisdictions; some cities have local issuance. | L&I permit fees by circuit count + service size. Standard residential ~$60-$200. Apply via https://townofsteilacoom.org. Steilacoom runs its own permit center. | — | Cite verified 2026-04-29 |
Town of Wilkeson city | Yes | WAC 296-46B (WA-adopted 2020 NEC) requires electrical permit for ALL electrical work except low-voltage (<50V) and ordinary repairs. WA L&I issues electrical permits in most jurisdictions; some cities have local issuance. | L&I permit fees by circuit count + service size. Standard residential ~$60-$200. Apply via https://www.piercecountywa.gov/PALS. Town (~480 residents) — permits via Pierce County PALS. | — | Cite verified 2026-04-29 |
Snohomish County
| Jurisdiction | Permit? | Threshold | Fee | Review days | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
City of Arlington city | Yes | WAC 296-46B (WA-adopted 2020 NEC) requires electrical permit for ALL electrical work except low-voltage (<50V) and ordinary repairs. WA L&I issues electrical permits in most jurisdictions; some cities have local issuance. | L&I permit fees by circuit count + service size. Standard residential ~$60-$200. Apply via https://arlingtonwa.gov. Arlington Community + Economic Development. | — | Cite verified 2026-04-26 |
City of Bothell city | Yes | WAC 296-46B (WA-adopted 2020 NEC) requires electrical permit for ALL electrical work except low-voltage (<50V) and ordinary repairs. WA L&I issues electrical permits in most jurisdictions; some cities have local issuance. | L&I permit fees by circuit count + service size. Standard residential ~$60-$200. Apply via https://mybuildingpermit.com. Apply via MyBuildingPermit.com. | — | Cite verified 2026-04-26 |
City of Brier city | Yes | WAC 296-46B (WA-adopted 2020 NEC) requires electrical permit for ALL electrical work except low-voltage (<50V) and ordinary repairs. WA L&I issues electrical permits in most jurisdictions; some cities have local issuance. | L&I permit fees by circuit count + service size. Standard residential ~$60-$200. Apply via https://www.ci.brier.wa.us. Brier runs its own permit center. | — | Cite verified 2026-04-29 |
City of Edmonds city | Yes | WAC 296-46B (WA-adopted 2020 NEC) requires electrical permit for ALL electrical work except low-voltage (<50V) and ordinary repairs. WA L&I issues electrical permits in most jurisdictions; some cities have local issuance. | L&I permit fees by circuit count + service size. Standard residential ~$60-$200. Apply via https://mybuildingpermit.com. Apply via MyBuildingPermit.com. | — | Cite verified 2026-04-26 |
City of Everett city | Yes | WAC 296-46B (WA-adopted 2020 NEC) requires electrical permit for ALL electrical work except low-voltage (<50V) and ordinary repairs. WA L&I issues electrical permits in most jurisdictions; some cities have local issuance. | L&I permit fees by circuit count + service size. Standard residential ~$60-$200. | — | Cite verified 2026-04-26 |
City of Gold Bar city | Yes | WAC 296-46B (WA-adopted 2020 NEC) requires electrical permit for ALL electrical work except low-voltage (<50V) and ordinary repairs. WA L&I issues electrical permits in most jurisdictions; some cities have local issuance. | L&I permit fees by circuit count + service size. Standard residential ~$60-$200. Apply via https://snohomishcountywa.gov/319/Building-Permit-Information. Permits via Snohomish County. | — | Cite verified 2026-04-29 |
City of Granite Falls city | Yes | WAC 296-46B (WA-adopted 2020 NEC) requires electrical permit for ALL electrical work except low-voltage (<50V) and ordinary repairs. WA L&I issues electrical permits in most jurisdictions; some cities have local issuance. | L&I permit fees by circuit count + service size. Standard residential ~$60-$200. Apply via https://snohomishcountywa.gov/319/Building-Permit-Information. Permits via Snohomish County. | — | Cite verified 2026-04-29 |
City of Lake Stevens city | Yes | WAC 296-46B (WA-adopted 2020 NEC) requires electrical permit for ALL electrical work except low-voltage (<50V) and ordinary repairs. WA L&I issues electrical permits in most jurisdictions; some cities have local issuance. | L&I permit fees by circuit count + service size. Standard residential ~$60-$200. Apply via https://www.lakestevenswa.gov. Lake Stevens runs its own permit center. | — | Cite verified 2026-04-29 |
City of Lynnwood city | Yes | WAC 296-46B (WA-adopted 2020 NEC) requires electrical permit for ALL electrical work except low-voltage (<50V) and ordinary repairs. WA L&I issues electrical permits in most jurisdictions; some cities have local issuance. | L&I permit fees by circuit count + service size. Standard residential ~$60-$200. | — | Cite verified 2026-04-29 |
City of Marysville city | Yes | WAC 296-46B (WA-adopted 2020 NEC) requires electrical permit for ALL electrical work except low-voltage (<50V) and ordinary repairs. WA L&I issues electrical permits in most jurisdictions; some cities have local issuance. | L&I permit fees by circuit count + service size. Standard residential ~$60-$200. Apply via https://marysvillewa.gov/permits. Marysville Community Development. | — | Cite verified 2026-04-26 |
City of Mill Creek city | Yes | WAC 296-46B (WA-adopted 2020 NEC) requires electrical permit for ALL electrical work except low-voltage (<50V) and ordinary repairs. WA L&I issues electrical permits in most jurisdictions; some cities have local issuance. | L&I permit fees by circuit count + service size. Standard residential ~$60-$200. Apply via https://mybuildingpermit.com. Apply via MyBuildingPermit.com. | — | Cite verified 2026-04-26 |
City of Monroe city | Yes | WAC 296-46B (WA-adopted 2020 NEC) requires electrical permit for ALL electrical work except low-voltage (<50V) and ordinary repairs. WA L&I issues electrical permits in most jurisdictions; some cities have local issuance. | L&I permit fees by circuit count + service size. Standard residential ~$60-$200. Apply via https://monroewa.gov. Monroe uses local permit center. | — | Cite verified 2026-04-26 |
City of Mukilteo city | Yes | WAC 296-46B (WA-adopted 2020 NEC) requires electrical permit for ALL electrical work except low-voltage (<50V) and ordinary repairs. WA L&I issues electrical permits in most jurisdictions; some cities have local issuance. | L&I permit fees by circuit count + service size. Standard residential ~$60-$200. Apply via https://mukilteowa.gov. Mukilteo uses local permit center. | — | Cite verified 2026-04-26 |
City of Snohomish city | Yes | WAC 296-46B (WA-adopted 2020 NEC) requires electrical permit for ALL electrical work except low-voltage (<50V) and ordinary repairs. WA L&I issues electrical permits in most jurisdictions; some cities have local issuance. | L&I permit fees by circuit count + service size. Standard residential ~$60-$200. Apply via https://www.snohomishwa.gov. City of Snohomish runs its own permit center. | — | Cite verified 2026-04-29 |
City of Stanwood city | Yes | WAC 296-46B (WA-adopted 2020 NEC) requires electrical permit for ALL electrical work except low-voltage (<50V) and ordinary repairs. WA L&I issues electrical permits in most jurisdictions; some cities have local issuance. | L&I permit fees by circuit count + service size. Standard residential ~$60-$200. Apply via https://www.stanwoodwa.org. Stanwood runs its own permit center. | — | Cite verified 2026-04-29 |
City of Sultan city | Yes | WAC 296-46B (WA-adopted 2020 NEC) requires electrical permit for ALL electrical work except low-voltage (<50V) and ordinary repairs. WA L&I issues electrical permits in most jurisdictions; some cities have local issuance. | L&I permit fees by circuit count + service size. Standard residential ~$60-$200. Apply via https://snohomishcountywa.gov/319/Building-Permit-Information. Permits via Snohomish County. | — | Cite verified 2026-04-29 |
Snohomish County (unincorporated) county | Yes | WAC 296-46B (WA-adopted 2020 NEC) requires electrical permit for ALL electrical work except low-voltage (<50V) and ordinary repairs. WA L&I issues electrical permits in most jurisdictions; some cities have local issuance. | L&I permit fees by circuit count + service size. Standard residential ~$60-$200. Apply via https://snohomishcountywa.gov/319/Building-Permit-Information. Snohomish County Planning & Development Services. Phone (425) 388-3311. | — | Cite verified 2026-04-26 |
Town of Darrington city | Yes | WAC 296-46B (WA-adopted 2020 NEC) requires electrical permit for ALL electrical work except low-voltage (<50V) and ordinary repairs. WA L&I issues electrical permits in most jurisdictions; some cities have local issuance. | L&I permit fees by circuit count + service size. Standard residential ~$60-$200. Apply via https://snohomishcountywa.gov/319/Building-Permit-Information. Town — permits via Snohomish County. | — | Cite verified 2026-04-29 |
Town of Index city | Yes | WAC 296-46B (WA-adopted 2020 NEC) requires electrical permit for ALL electrical work except low-voltage (<50V) and ordinary repairs. WA L&I issues electrical permits in most jurisdictions; some cities have local issuance. | L&I permit fees by circuit count + service size. Standard residential ~$60-$200. Apply via https://snohomishcountywa.gov/319/Building-Permit-Information. Town (~155 residents) — permits via Snohomish County. | — | Cite verified 2026-04-29 |
Town of Woodway city | Yes | WAC 296-46B (WA-adopted 2020 NEC) requires electrical permit for ALL electrical work except low-voltage (<50V) and ordinary repairs. WA L&I issues electrical permits in most jurisdictions; some cities have local issuance. | L&I permit fees by circuit count + service size. Standard residential ~$60-$200. Apply via https://snohomishcountywa.gov/319/Building-Permit-Information. Town — permits via Snohomish County. | — | Cite verified 2026-04-29 |
How this table is built
Each row reflects the most-recently-verified authoritative rule on file for that jurisdiction and project type. “Pending verification” means we have the jurisdiction in our database but haven't yet personally checked the city page for electrical rules — those rows fall back to county or WA-state baselines until verified. Sources link directly to the city or county page we read on the verified-on date. See our data-quality leaderboard for how we keep these current.