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Appeal a Building Code Decision in Kent, Washington

Kent designates its hearing examiner as the board of appeals for building code matters, with a short and strictly defined filing window.

Reviewed 2026-09-16 · Source

When you need this permit

  • File with the hearing examiner by 5:00 p.m. on the fourteenth CALENDAR day after the order, determination or decision
  • If day fourteen is a Saturday, Sunday or city holiday, the deadline rolls to 5:00 p.m. on the next business day
  • The appeal must be accompanied by payment of the filing fee
  • State specific objections to the building official's decision

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Fee schedule

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KENT'S PERMIT FEE AMOUNTS ARE NOT IN ITS CODE. Show full citationKENT'S PERMIT FEE AMOUNTS ARE NOT IN ITS CODE. KCC 14.01.100 provides in full that "The city council shall, by resolution, establish the fees to be assessed to implement and operate the codes adopted in this chapter." So no amount is printed here - the schedule is a council resolution, published and changed separately. Ask the City of Kent for the current fee resolution. ONE FEE-ADJACENT RULE IS IN THE CODE: an appeal to the hearing examiner "shall be accompanied by payment of the filing fee", so appealing is not free.
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Review timeline

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Inspection process

    Tips

    • Calendar days, not business days - two weekends can pass inside the window
    • The examiner cannot waive a code requirement or interpret the administrative provisions

    Frequently asked questions

    Kent requires an appeal a building code decision permit for: File with the hearing examiner by 5:00 p.m. on the fourteenth CALENDAR day after the order, determination or decision; If day fourteen is a Saturday, Sunday or city holiday, the deadline rolls to 5:00 p.m. on the next business day; The appeal must be accompanied by payment of the filing fee; State specific objections to the building official's decision. If your project isn't listed, confirm with City of Kent - Economic and Community Development at 253-856-5200 before starting work.

    In Kent, the published Building permit fee is: Not stated in this guide - see notes. These are the jurisdiction's own published figures — see the fee schedule table and source citations on this page.

    Fourteen calendar days. KCC 14.01.110 requires the appeal to be filed with the hearing examiner by 5:00 p.m. of the fourteenth calendar day following the date of the decision, rolling to 5:00 p.m. on the next business day if that falls on a Saturday, Sunday or city holiday. A filing fee must accompany it.

    You'll need: Written appeal stating specific objections. See the required-documents checklist on this page for details on each.

    Apply through City of Kent - Economic and Community Development at 220 Fourth Ave. S., Kent, WA 98032. Phone: 253-856-5200. Official information: https://www.kentwa.gov/.

    Kent, Washington has adopted: KENT NAMES THE 2021 EDITIONS AND TAKES FUTURE STATE AMENDMENTS IN THE SAME BREATH. KCC 14.01.010: "In accordance with Chapter 19.27 RCW, the following codes (collectively, the "building codes"), together with any additions, deletions, and exceptions currently enacted or as may be amended from time to time by the state of Washington through its Building Code Council pursuant to the Washington Administrative Code ("WAC"), and as further amended in this chapter, are adopted by reference".; THE NAMED EDITIONS: "The International Building Code, 2021 Edition ... as amended pursuant to Chapter 51-50 WAC"; "The International Existing Building Code, 2021 Edition"; "The International Residential Code, 2021 Edition ... as amended pursuant to Chapter 51-51 WAC"; "The International Mechanical Code, 2021 Edition ... as amended pursuant to Chapter 51-52 WAC"; "The Uniform Plumbing Code, 2021 Edition ... including the Uniform Plumbing Code Standards (Appendices A, B, and I ...) as amended pursuant to Chapter 51-56 WAC"; and "The International Energy Conservation Code, 2021 Edition ... as amended pursuant to Chapters 51-11C and 51-11R WAC".; Kent amends each adopted code in its own section: KCC 14.01.030 (IBC), 14.01.040 (IEBC), 14.01.050 (IRC), 14.01.060 (UPC), 14.01.070 (IMC), 14.01.080 (IECC) and 14.01.090 (IPMC).; RCW 19.27 - the Washington State Building Code applies statewide.. Local amendments apply — see the Kent overview page for the full list.

    Sources & verification

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    Codes & ordinances

    Fees, timelines, and adopted codes are researched from each jurisdiction's published records — see how we verify. Requirements change and vary by project, so always confirm the current details with the Kent building department before you submit. PermitBase is an independent reference and is not affiliated with any government agency.

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