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Kent building permits
Kent, Washington — as published 2026-09-16.
Reviewed 2026-09-16 · Source
Codes adopted
Permit types & fees
Building Permit
Required for construction in Kent under KCC Title 14. The city names the 2021 code editions but also adopts future state amendments as they are made.
Reviewed 2026-09-16 · Source
Requirements
- Built to the 2021 editions of the IBC, IEBC, IRC, IMC, UPC and IECC as amended by the Washington State Building Code Council
- Kent's adoption takes state amendments "from time to time", so the governing text can change during a long project
- Vesting attaches only when the building official determines the application is FULLY COMPLETE
- Appeals go to the city hearing examiner within 14 calendar days
Required documents
- RequiredA fully completed project permit applicationA fully completed project permit application - completeness is what triggers vesting under KCC 14.11.010
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Building permit fee | Not stated in this guide - see notes | KENT'S PERMIT FEE AMOUNTS ARE NOT IN ITS CODE. Show full citationHideKENT'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. |
Appeal a Building Code Decision
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
Requirements
- 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
Required documents
- RequiredWritten appeal stating specific objectionsWritten appeal stating specific objections, plus the filing fee
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Building permit fee | Not stated in this guide - see notes | KENT'S PERMIT FEE AMOUNTS ARE NOT IN ITS CODE. Show full citationHideKENT'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. |
Verify a Contractor Licence
Washington contractors register with the Department of Labor & Industries. Registration is a STATE record; Kent does not issue it.
Reviewed 2026-09-16 · Source
Requirements
- Check contractor registration with Washington State Labor & Industries
Required documents
- OptionalNo city document requiredNo city document - check the state register
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Building permit fee | Not stated in this guide - see notes | KENT'S PERMIT FEE AMOUNTS ARE NOT IN ITS CODE. Show full citationHideKENT'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. |
Sources & verification
Key facts verified against official sources. Last reviewed 2026-09-16.
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