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For Kirkland records, select Kirkland in MyBuildingPermit’s jurisdiction menu and search by permit number or location. Applications also go through MyBuildingPermit. The city says: “Per Kirkland Municipal Code Section 21.06.205, a permit must be obtained prior to constructing, enlarging, altering, repairing, moving, demolishing, or changing a building or electrical, mechanical, or plumbing system. In some circumstances, permits may be exempt per Kirkland Municipal Code Section 21.06.215.” Search permits on MyBuildingPermit
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Kirkland first-review targets, September 15, 2026
| Single-family addition/alteration — Regular | 4 weeks for first review (target).Time to Review Goals, City of Kirkland (authority grain), Last updated 9.15.2026, read 2026-10-31 |
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| Single-family addition/alteration — Fast Track | 10 business days for first review, subject to eligibility and the table footnotes.Time to Review Goals, City of Kirkland (authority grain), Last updated 9.15.2026, read 2026-10-31 |
| Single-family addition/alteration — Express | 3 business days for first review, subject to eligibility and the table footnotes.Time to Review Goals, City of Kirkland (authority grain), Last updated 9.15.2026, read 2026-10-31 |
How to search a permit by address in Kirkland
Open MyBuildingPermit’s public status search and select Kirkland in the Jurisdiction field. Choose Location, then enter the house or building number, street name, or parcel number. Location uses partial matches: adding more of the known address can make the results more precise. The guide describes the location fields this way:
Enter at least one of these fields to search: House/Building number, Street name, parcel number. Note: This is a partial match search so returned results will include all addresses that contain even part of the address. For more accurate results please enter as much of the address as known.
Source: Permit Status Site — Searching for Permits, read 2026-10-31
The search guide says the jurisdiction must be selected before a search can run. Returned results belong to the selected jurisdiction. A permit-number search and a location search use separate tabs; the address fields belong to Location.
Do I need a permit for a fence in Kirkland?
The city places the fence-height threshold in its list of permit exemptions under section 21.06.215. The published entry is:
Fences(PDF, 265KB) that are 6 feet or less in height*
Source: Do you need a permit? – City of Kirkland, read 2026-10-31
That entry has conditions. Permit exemptions do not apply in flood hazard, wetland, steep slope, shoreline or other land use critical areas. Code compliance still applies; Planning consultation is needed to confirm zoning rules, including setbacks, the front-yard fence-height limit and lot coverage. Source: do you need a permit, read 2026-10-31.
Generate a Parcel Report through the Property Search Tool to see whether the listed critical areas affect the project address.
Do I need a permit to repair or replace a roof in Kirkland?
Kirkland distinguishes work involving structural elements from like-in-kind re-roofing on one- and two-family dwellings. The permit-required examples under section 21.06.205 include:
Re-roof(PDF, 316KB) involving structural elements (such as sheathing, skylights, mechanical equipment, etc.)
Source: Do you need a permit? – City of Kirkland, read 2026-10-31
The exemption list under section 21.06.215 contains a narrower like-in-kind entry:
Like-in-kind re-roofing(PDF, 316KB) of one- and two-family dwellings, provided the roof sheathing is not removed or replaced
Source: Do you need a permit? – City of Kirkland, read 2026-10-31
The sheathing condition matters when describing a roof project. The city’s exemption entry does not cover removing or replacing roof sheathing. The exemption limitations also remain relevant in the listed critical areas, and the city says exemptions do not authorize work that violates its codes. Source: do you need a permit, read 2026-10-31.
Can a homeowner pull their own permit in Kirkland?
The Building Permit FAQ says you may do your own construction on the home you own or live in. It restricts electrical and plumbing work on structures you do not own to people holding the Washington credential specified in that FAQ. This distinction matters before treating permission to do general construction as permission to do electrical or plumbing work elsewhere. Source: Building Permit and Construction Code FAQs, read 2026-10-31.
For doing your own work, the FAQ directs you to the Property Owner Exemption Form. The form page describes conditional exemptions for a property owner, renter or lessee working on qualified property, and refers to RCW 18.27, RCW 19.28 and RCW 18.106. Source: Property Owner Exemption Form, read 2026-10-31.
What work does not need a permit in Kirkland?
The exemption list covers some finish work while preserving existing accessibility features. Its operative entry is:
Painting, papering, tiling, carpeting, cabinets, countertops and similar finish work, provided the existing accessibility features are not altered
Source: Do you need a permit? – City of Kirkland, read 2026-10-31
For a one-story detached IRC tool or storage shed accessory to a one- or two-family dwelling, the listed limits are 200 square feet of area and 12 feet of height. The same entry excludes vehicle storage, office, studio, craft and similar uses from that exemption. Critical-area restrictions and the city’s zoning and code-compliance qualifications still apply. Source: do you need a permit, read 2026-10-31.
How much is a permit and how long does it take in Kirkland?
City of Kirkland government permit fees — effective January 1, 2026
These are Building Services schedule entries for residential permits, separate from construction work prices. Additional fees may be assessed by Fire, Public Works and Planning. Plumbing entries below concern one- and two-family dwellings; the mechanical entry is for remodels, additions and replacements.
For remodels/additions: Each new or moved plumbing fixture: $30.00 For re-piping domestic water lines within existing structures: $30.00 per dwelling unit Minimum Plumbing Permit Fee: $60.00 Maximum Plumbing Permit Fee: $358.00 Technology Fee. A surcharge of 3.5% of all plan review and permit fees is collected at issuance. Miscellaneous Inspection and Other Fees. See breakdown of miscellaneous inspection and other fees identified below. Additional review fees: If applicable, permit reviewers will assess additional review fees for each subsequent review after the second review (intake fees include review of the intake documents and one resubmittal).
Source: Building Services Fees – City of Kirkland, read 2026-10-31
Each appliance**, new duct system, or gas piping only: $121.00 (maximum fee: $364.00) Thermostat wiring: $36.00 **Gas piping included Plan Review Fee. When plans are required to be submitted for review, a plan review fee equal to 25% of the Mechanical Permit fee shall be paid at the time of submittal. MyBuildingPermit.com Surcharge. A surcharge of 3.5% of all plan review and permit fees is collected at issuance. Miscellaneous Inspection and Other Fees. See breakdown of miscellaneous inspection and other fees identified below. Additional review fees: If applicable, permit reviewers will assess additional review fees for each subsequent review after the second review (intake fees include review of the intake documents and one resubmittal.).
Source: Building Services Fees – City of Kirkland, read 2026-10-31
The SBCC fee for each residential building permit is $6.50 for the first unit plus $2.00 for each additional unit.
Source: Building Services Fees – City of Kirkland, read 2026-10-31
The September 15, 2026 table gives first-review goals, rather than a date when the permit will be issued. For single-family additions and alterations, the Regular goal is 4 weeks, Fast Track is 10 business days and Express is 3 business days. Actual review times may vary. Source: Time to Review Goals(PDF, 60KB), read 2026-10-31.
The table calls for additional time for SEPA determinations and third-party structural review. Its expedited-review footnote sends SEPA, Shoreline, Goat Hill and Holmes Point cases to regular review times. Urban Forestry review is one week ahead of the goals; for expedited and High Performing Building review, it follows the first-review goal. Source: Time to Review Goals(PDF, 60KB), read 2026-10-31.
Before you apply in Kirkland: checklist
For most detached single-family residential projects, the city allows you to draw your own plans if you have the ability. Describe the work accurately, include dimensions and enough detail, and show the applicable site conditions. The city notes that a property survey may be necessary for boundaries, elevations or other project needs. Source: Building Permit and Construction Code FAQs, read 2026-10-31.
Applications go through MyBuildingPermit online. The city describes that portal as also providing inspection scheduling, permit status information, construction tip sheets and inspection checklists.
Permits must be applied for online, through MyBuildingPermit.com, the one-stop online portal for development service applications, inspection scheduling, permit status information, construction tip sheets and inspection checklists. Once there, you will be guided through the application process.
Source: Apply for a Development Permit – City of Kirkland, read 2026-10-31
Kirkland permit status
The public status search offers permit number, project information, location and people tabs. Start by selecting Kirkland, then choose a search method. The portal guide says:
Users can search within each jurisdiction to check on the status or view details about specific permits. There are four options to search by: permit number, project information, location, or people associated with the permit. Links are provided within the returned search results to view specific details on the selected permit.
Source: Permit Status Site — Searching for Permits, read 2026-10-31
The guide describes links in the returned search results for viewing the details of a selected permit. This lets a homeowner move from matching records to that permit’s details instead of treating an application account dashboard as the record search.
Kirkland permit application
Kirkland directs online applications to MyBuildingPermit. The city’s application page says that the portal guides the user through the application process; it also identifies inspection scheduling and permit status as portal functions. Keep the distinction between applying and searching records clear when choosing a portal task.
Permits must be applied for online, through MyBuildingPermit.com, the one-stop online portal for development service applications, inspection scheduling, permit status information, construction tip sheets and inspection checklists. Once there, you will be guided through the application process.
Source: Apply for a Development Permit – City of Kirkland, read 2026-10-31
How do I contact the Kirkland building department?
The Development Services Center brings together Planning and Building, Public Works and Fire workgroups. For a general zoning or permit-process question, the city provides an online route:
General zoning or permit process questions can be submitted online by using the 'Our Kirkland' service request portal.
Source: Development Services Center – City of Kirkland, read 2026-10-31
Use Submit your question via Our Kirkland for that question. The city also offers Schedule Appointment Now! with Planning and Building and Public Works staff for general development and permitting questions. Source: City of Kirkland Development Services Center, read 2026-10-31.
Sources
- Welcome to MBP | MBP (mybuildingpermit.com), read 2026-10-31
- Apply for a Development Permit – City of Kirkland (kirklandwa.gov), read 2026-10-31
- Do you need a permit? – City of Kirkland (kirklandwa.gov), read 2026-10-31
- Time to Review Goals (kirklandwa.gov), Last updated 9.15.2026, read 2026-10-31
- Permit Status - MyBuildingPermit (permitsearch.mybuildingpermit.com), read 2026-10-31
- Permit Status Site — Searching for Permits (mybuildingpermit.com), read 2026-10-31
- Building Permit FAQs – City of Kirkland (kirklandwa.gov), read 2026-10-31
- Permit FAQs – City of Kirkland (kirklandwa.gov), read 2026-10-31
- Property Owner Exemption Form – City of Kirkland (kirklandwa.gov), read 2026-10-31
- Building Services Fees – City of Kirkland (kirklandwa.gov), read 2026-10-31
- Permit Review Times – City of Kirkland (kirklandwa.gov), read 2026-10-31
- Development Services Center – City of Kirkland (kirklandwa.gov), read 2026-10-31