🛡️ Municipal Data Verified: King County Department of Local Services (Permitting Division)
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2026 Fee Schedule Active
Washington
25 Day Review
King County, WA Building Permit Fees & Inspection Stages (2026)
Official 2026 municipal fee guidelines for Seattle, Bellevue, Renton. Base application fees, plan review multipliers, re-inspection charges, and mandatory construction stages.
📌 King County Permit Fee Architecture (2026)
Official Municipal Schedule
Base Intake Fee
$275.00
Valuation Multiplier
$21.50 / $1k
Plan Review Surcharge
80%
Turnaround Time
25 Days
Base Application Fee
$275.00
Non-refundable intake fee
Valuation Rate
$21.50
per $1,000 project valuation
Plan Review Multiplier
80%
of primary permit fee
Standard Review Time
25 Days
Express available: No
🏛️ King County Department of Local Services (Permitting Division)
Primary Phone: (206) 296-6600
Major Municipalities: Seattle, Bellevue, Renton
Re-Inspection Surcharge: $180.00
⚠️ Unpermitted Construction Penalty Rules
Municipal Code Enforcement Policy:
Triple Permit Fee + Stop Work Order + Environmental Review
🔍 Mandatory Inspection Stages for King County
- ✓ 1. Erosion Control & Foundation Excavation
- ✓ 2. Seismic Anchor Bolting & Slab Preparation
- ✓ 3. Rough Framing, Plumbing & Washington Energy Code Rough-In
- ✓ 4. Blower Door & Air Sealing Test Verification
- ✓ 5. Final Drainage, Life Safety & Occupancy
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