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Kirkland building permits
Kirkland, Washington — as published 2026-09-16.
Reviewed 2026-09-16 · Source
Codes adopted
Permit types & fees
Building Permit
Required for construction in Kirkland. The city adopts the 2021 IBC by name but replaces the model code's administrative chapter with its own Construction Administrative Code, which sets out the permit, fee and inspection procedure in detail.
Reviewed 2026-09-16 · Source
Requirements
- Built to the 2021 Edition of the International Building Code as adopted by the State Building Code Council, excluding IBC Chapter 1
- Procedure is governed by KMC Chapter 21.06, not by IBC Chapter 1
- Plan review fees are payable when submittal documents are submitted
- The inspection sequence in KMC Chapter 21.06 Article IX applies
Required documents
- RequiredSubmittal documentsSubmittal documents as required by Article VI of KMC Chapter 21.06; the plan review fee is payable when they are submitted.
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Building permit fee | Not stated in this guide - see notes | KIRKLAND'S PERMIT FEE AMOUNTS ARE NOT IN ITS CODE. Show full citationHideKIRKLAND'S PERMIT FEE AMOUNTS ARE NOT IN ITS CODE. KMC 21.06.390 provides that on the listed work "a fee for each permit shall be paid as required, in accordance with the schedule as established by the Kirkland city council" - so the schedule is a council document outside the code. TWO PROCEDURAL FEE RULES ARE IN THE CODE: plan review fees are payable "at the time of submitting the submittal documents for plan review" (KMC 21.06.395), and "The building official may have the option to charge a deposit, in lieu of the full plan review fee, if the full amount is not known at the time", with the deposit applied against the eventual fee. The chapter also carries sections on related fees, refunds and address change compensation. |
Verify a Contractor Licence
Washington contractors register with the Department of Labor & Industries. Registration is a STATE record; Kirkland 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 | KIRKLAND'S PERMIT FEE AMOUNTS ARE NOT IN ITS CODE. Show full citationHideKIRKLAND'S PERMIT FEE AMOUNTS ARE NOT IN ITS CODE. KMC 21.06.390 provides that on the listed work "a fee for each permit shall be paid as required, in accordance with the schedule as established by the Kirkland city council" - so the schedule is a council document outside the code. TWO PROCEDURAL FEE RULES ARE IN THE CODE: plan review fees are payable "at the time of submitting the submittal documents for plan review" (KMC 21.06.395), and "The building official may have the option to charge a deposit, in lieu of the full plan review fee, if the full amount is not known at the time", with the deposit applied against the eventual fee. The chapter also carries sections on related fees, refunds and address change compensation. |
Sources & verification
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Codes & ordinances
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