PlainPermit

Do I need a permit for a window or door replacement in Seattle, WA?

Short answer: We could not confirm from an official source whether a window or door replacement needs a permit in Seattle, WA; check with Seattle Department of Construction and Inspections (SDCI); plumbing permits by Public Health – Seattle & King County before you start.

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Not legal advice. Always confirm with your local building department. Rules change, and your parcel's zoning, HOA, historic district, floodplain or utility work can change the answer. We show the official source and the date we last checked it so you can verify for yourself.
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Unverified: Seattle requires a permit for changes to the building envelope, but we found no specific statement on window or door replacement.

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Cost

Fee not extracted; see SDCI fees. Unverified, confirm locally

Fee source: https://www.seattle.gov/sdci/permits/do-you-need-a-permit · All verified Seattle permit fees

Where to apply

Seattle Department of Construction and Inspections (Seattle Services Portal)

Permitting authority: Seattle Department of Construction and Inspections (SDCI); plumbing permits by Public Health – Seattle & King County. Rules differ in environmentally critical areas (steep slopes, wetlands, flood-prone areas). Plumbing and gas piping permits, including water heaters, are issued by Public Health – Seattle & King County, not SDCI. See also: how to apply for a building permit.

Official sources

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