Lynnwood residential permits, approved faster.
We know how the City's Development & Business Services team reviews residential projects, with building, development engineering, fire and planning review working together, so your ADU, addition, remodel or deck gets to approval with less back and forth.
- Permit specialists who know local code and zoning
- We prepare and submit your application through the City's online permit portal
- In-house permit drawings at a fraction of traditional firm costs
- Free revisions until your permit is approved
Call today: (206) 312-2992
Evergreen Permits is a private residential permit service, not part of the City of Lynnwood or any government agency.
Lynnwood's permit specialists
Evergreen Permits is a team of architectural designers and permit specialists helping Lynnwood homeowners, contractors and architects. We do one thing exceptionally well: permits. No upsells, no construction services, just permits done right.
200+
Projects completed
5.0
Star Google rating
10+
Years experience
99%
Approval success rate
What do Lynnwood homeowners worry about most when getting a permit?
We hear the same three questions on almost every project. Here are straight answers.
How long will this take?
The City estimates 7 to 9 weeks for a first review of a single-family addition or alteration, after 2 to 3 weeks of Permit Center processing, then 2 to 4 weeks for each resubmittal. We send a complete package the first time to keep you to as few rounds as possible.
See review times →Will the City send my plans back?
Building, development engineering, fire and planning all review your application, and each resubmittal adds weeks. We check your lot for setbacks, floor area ratio and design standards before we draw, answer every comment and revise for free until you're approved.
See what the City looks at →How much are permit fees?
The City builds your fee from your project's value, then adds plan review and a technology fee, and updated its fees in December 2025. ADUs are exempt from transportation and park impact fees. We walk you through what applies to you before you commit.
Estimate your permit fees →How does Evergreen Permits make permitting easier?
We've permitted projects across the city, from a garage-to-DADU conversion to interior remodels, and we know how the Permit Center works. Here is how we take the weight off your shoulders.
- We check your lot first for zoning, setbacks and floor area ratio, so surprises come before you file, not after.
- We submit a complete application through the City's portal and handle the fees, so review starts as soon as possible.
- We answer every comment and revise for free until your permit is approved.
Consult
A free call to scope your project and flag what the City will require.
We prepare
Zoning, setback and coverage checks, plus permit-ready drawings in-house.
Submit & manage
We submit through the online portal and respond to every review comment.
Get approved
Free revisions until your permit is issued, and support through inspections.
What can Evergreen Permits help you permit in Lynnwood?
From a backyard cottage to a deck rebuild, we prepare the drawings, submit through the City's portal and manage every review round until you're approved.
What are the building permit requirements in Lynnwood?
What the City looks at on a residential permit, and the items that most often shape a project's scope, timeline and cost.
Zoning & setbacks
In the Residential Neighborhood zone, standards for every unit on a lot include a 6,000 sq ft minimum lot size, a 10 ft street setback and a 5 ft interior setback.
Four review teams
Building, development engineering, fire and planning each review your plans, and each resubmittal adds an estimated 2 to 4 weeks.
Floor area ratio
A lot's total floor area, including upper stories and garages, is capped by unit count: 0.8 for two units, 1.0 for three and 1.2 for four.
ADUs & DADUs
Attached and detached ADUs are allowed, up to 1,000 sq ft. Each detached unit needs its own utility meters, and ADUs skip frontage improvements and on-site parking.
Residential design standards
The City sets standards for building materials, entry features, windows, roof forms, landscaping and screening, and amenity space such as a patio or small yard.
Site & environmental review
Planning handles environmental review, including critical areas and shoreline. Development engineering covers stormwater, water and sewer.
Trade permits
We prepare the main building permit. Your trades handle their own mechanical, plumbing and electrical permits.
Fees first
The City starts reviewing your application once the fees are paid, so a complete application and prompt payment keep your timeline moving.
Who handles building permits in Lynnwood, and how long does it take?
Who issues it
Development & Business Services
City of Lynnwood, City Hall at 19100 44th Ave W. Apply through the online permit portal. Phone: 425-670-5400.
Visit the Permit Center →Review time
7 to 9 weeks
City estimate for a first review of a single-family addition or alteration, after 2 to 3 weeks of Permit Center processing. Resubmittals take 2 to 4 weeks.
Review times →Faster path
Pre-approved DADUs
The City is building a program of standard DADU plan sets for a faster, more predictable process.
DADU program →City fees
It depends
Valuation-based permit fee, plus plan review and a technology fee.
Cost breakdown →Sources: City of Lynnwood Development & Business Services. Review times are the City's estimates, last updated July 2025. Figures reviewed October 2026.
Lynnwood projects we've taken to approval
Garage-to-DADU conversion
Turning a detached garage into a backyard home
This project converted an existing detached garage into a detached accessory dwelling unit. We checked setbacks, lot coverage and floor area ratio up front, then prepared the floor plans, energy documentation and the City's design-standard paperwork for permit review.
Our role: site and zoning checks, permit drawings and management of the permit review.
Interior remodel
Reworking a home's floor plan
This remodel updated a home's layout, including a new door, a removed door and a skylight. We built the drawing set and carried the project through the City's review rounds to approval.
Our role: permit drawings, submittal and responses to review comments.
What do clients say about Evergreen Permits?
Real reviews behind our 5-star Google rating.
“Benjamin and his team have been an absolute pleasure to work with on the design and permitting of our custom DADU in Edmonds. Our particular style of project and site required a significant amount of creativity & thoughtfulness…”
Read full review on Google →“Sara was our main point of contact and was absolutely amazing throughout the entire process. She guided us through multiple permit applications across various projects, always staying accessible and proactive in her communication…”
Read full review on Google →“I am a general contractor and we work with Evergreen on all of our projects. They take great care of our clients, do an excellent job and have very clear communication. We recommend them to everyone!”
Read full review on Google →Why do Lynnwood homeowners choose Evergreen Permits?
We built Evergreen Permits around a simple idea: residential permitting should be easier to understand and more affordable to navigate. Here is what that looks like in practice.
Permit specialists in Lynnwood
Our team specializes in permit assistance in Lynnwood. A project coordinator manages everything for you, so you do not have to worry about a thing.
Free revisions until approval
We support you through every correction and resubmittal, and revisions are free until your permit is approved.
Permits are all we do
No construction services and no upsells. Our only job is getting your permit approved.
Drawings done in-house
Permit-ready drawings and site plans from our own team, at a fraction of the cost of traditional firms.
Simple for you
We guide you through scanning your home with a simple app, then verify every detail remotely, so there is no site visit to schedule.
A track record you can check
200+ projects, 10+ years of experience, a 99% approval success rate and a 5.0 Google rating.
Where are you in your project?
Pick the step that fits. You will leave each one with a clearer picture of what to expect.
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Talk to a permit specialist
It is a free consultation. You will leave with an honest picture of what permitting will involve before you commit to anything.
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How much does a building permit cost in Lynnwood?
The City's building permit fee is based on your project's valuation, with a plan review fee and a technology fee added on top. The right number for you depends on your scope, so the easiest way to see a range is our free calculator.
Get a fee estimate for your project
Our free Permit Cost Calculator gives you a planning range in seconds. Enter your ZIP code and project type.
Fee rules are set by the City of Lynnwood and were updated in December 2025. Only the City sets your final fee, which depends on your valuation, scope and any additional permits. City fees are separate from professional fees for drawings and permit management. Sources: City of Lynnwood Permit & Impact Fees and the City's ADU Guide.
Do I need a building permit in Lynnwood?
Decks over 200 sq ft or 30 inches above grade, fences over 6 feet, sheds over 200 sq ft and retaining walls over 4 feet need a permit, and so does re-roofing. Painting, tile, carpet, cabinets and countertops are exempt finish work. See the City's exempt list.
Not sure if your project needs a permit?
Answer a few questions and our free tool will tell you what to expect before you commit to anything.
Lynnwood permit questions, answered
How long does a Lynnwood building permit take?
The City estimates 2 to 3 weeks of Permit Center processing, then 7 to 9 weeks for a first round of review on a single-family new build, addition or alteration. Each resubmittal is estimated at 2 to 4 weeks. These are the City's estimates, last updated in July 2025, and review does not begin until the application is complete and fees are paid. Complete drawings are the best way to avoid extra rounds, and we handle every correction for you.
Can I build an ADU or DADU on my Lynnwood lot?
Often, yes. Lynnwood allows attached and detached ADUs of up to 1,000 square feet in the Residential Neighborhood zone. Standards for the lot include a 6,000 square foot minimum lot size, a 10 foot street setback, a 5 foot interior setback and a floor area ratio cap. Each detached unit needs its own utility meters, and ADUs are exempt from frontage improvements, transportation and park impact fees, and on-site parking. The City also offers pre-development meetings to help determine feasibility, and a feasibility study confirms what your property can support before you pay for full drawings.
Is my property inside Lynnwood city limits?
It matters, because the City only issues permits inside its limits. Verifying your location is the first step in the City's permit process, and we confirm it before we draw anything. If your address turns out to be outside the city, we'll tell you which jurisdiction to apply with.
Do I need a pre-application meeting in Lynnwood?
No. The City does not require pre-application meetings before you submit a permit, although pre-development meetings are available for ADUs. We scope your project on a free consultation, so you know what to expect before you file.
Why use a permit service instead of my contractor or doing it myself?
Permits are the only thing we do, so we know what the City asks for and how to answer corrections. Our team specializes in permits, a project coordinator manages everything for you, our drawings are done in-house at a fraction of traditional firm cost, and revisions are free until approval. You stay in control, and your contractor can build from the approved permit.
Do you provide the drawings, or just the paperwork?
Both. Our in-house team produces permit drawings and site plans when your project needs them, and manages the full submission and approval process, so you don't need to coordinate with a separate draftsperson.
Do you work in my Lynnwood neighborhood?
Yes, we serve every part of Lynnwood as well as surrounding cities across the Puget Sound region.
Ready to get your permit approved faster?
Tell us about your project and we'll tell you exactly what the City will require, what it will cost and how the review should go.