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Building Permit in Renton, Washington

Required for construction in Renton. The city adopts the 2021 IBC by name but excludes its administrative chapter, replacing it with a local Construction Administrative Code.

Reviewed 2026-09-16 · Source

When you need this permit

  • Built to the 2021 Edition of the International Building Code as amended by the State Building Code Council, excluding IBC Chapter 1
  • Administration is governed by Renton's own Construction Administrative Code at RMC 4-5-060
  • Energy is to the 2021 Washington State Energy Code
  • Permit processes are in RMC 4-8 and 4-9; fees are in RMC 4-1

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Fee schedule

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NO PERMIT AMOUNTS ARE STATED HERE FOR RENTON, BUT THE CODE TELLS YOU EXACTLY WHERE TO LOOK. Show full citationNO PERMIT AMOUNTS ARE STATED HERE FOR RENTON, BUT THE CODE TELLS YOU EXACTLY WHERE TO LOOK. The chapter guide to RMC Chapter 4-5 states: "Fee-related information is located in chapter 4-1 RMC." THAT CHAPTER WAS NOT OPENED FOR THIS ENTRY, so this guide gives the pointer and no figures. The same guide notes that "Related permit processes (e.g., occupancy permits, etc.) are located in chapters 4-8 and 4-9 RMC", which were also not read.
Not stated in this guide - see notes

Review timeline

Plan review
Not published — contact the department

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Inspection process

    Tips

    • Renton's codes can be amended by a filing with the City Clerk without a new ordinance - check with the city if precision matters
    • The building chapter sits inside Title IV Development Regulations, not a standalone buildings title

    Frequently asked questions

    Renton requires a building permit for: Built to the 2021 Edition of the International Building Code as amended by the State Building Code Council, excluding IBC Chapter 1; Administration is governed by Renton's own Construction Administrative Code at RMC 4-5-060; Energy is to the 2021 Washington State Energy Code; Permit processes are in RMC 4-8 and 4-9; fees are in RMC 4-1. If your project isn't listed, confirm with City of Renton - Building Division at 425-430-6502 before starting work.

    In Renton, 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.

    Renton does not publish a plan-review timeline for this permit. Contact City of Renton - Building Division at 425-430-6502 for current turnaround.

    You'll need: Permit application as required by the City of Renton. See the required-documents checklist on this page for details on each.

    Apply through City of Renton - Building Division. Phone: 425-430-6502. Official information: https://rentonwa.gov/.

    The 2021 Edition of the International Building Code, as adopted and amended by the Washington State Building Code Council in chapter 51-50 WAC, excluding IBC Chapter 1 on Administration. Renton's own Construction Administrative Code at RMC 4-5-060 applies in its place. Note that under RMC 4-5-010 amendments can also be brought into force by being printed and filed with the City Clerk, without a further ordinance.

    Sources & verification

    Key facts verified against official sources. Last reviewed 2026-09-16.

    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 Renton building department before you submit. PermitBase is an independent reference and is not affiliated with any government agency.

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