COR Maps and property boundaries
Check whether the parcel is within Renton city limits and view mapped property information.
Open Renton maps and GISRENTON · KING COUNTY
Planning a remodel in Renton?
In Renton, begin by confirming the property is inside city limits, then use the city’s project-specific building and permit resources.
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CITY OF RENTON
Codes, permits, and property research
Use the city’s own tools to check the property, understand the review path, and find the right guidance for the proposed work.
Interior remodels and additions
Renton publishes separate guidance for residential interior remodels and new-home or addition permits.
Browse Renton permit servicesPermit questions and requirements
The city’s FAQ explains when permits are required, how to apply, and where to ask about building plans.
Read building permit FAQsPermit requirements depend on the property and the exact scope. Confirm the applicable path with the city before work begins.
LOOK UP THE PROPERTY
Permits, plans, and project history
Confirm the parcel’s jurisdiction first. Then gather any permit history, plans, and a short description of the proposed changes.
Comprehensive Permit HistoryOpen the city’s GIS resources for permit-history and active-building-permit layers.Search for a development projectSearch public project records by address, permit number, project name, or keyword.Request building plansRenton directs plan requests through its public-records process; older residential plans may not have been retained.
WHO TO CONTACT
Renton department contacts
Choose the city team that handles the question you need answered.
Permit Services
Building-permit questions and plan-review applications.
425 430 7215Permit Services email
Contact a permit specialist about a residential scope or application.
permittech@rentonwa.govPlanning Customer Service
Ask about zoning and land-use review.
425 430 7294Renton offers permit-portal access for applications and inspections. For projects requiring plan review, contact Permit Services about the appropriate submittal path. See the official city page ↗
NEED A HAND?
Feeling overwhelmed by the next steps?
You do not need every detail figured out before reaching out. We can help you talk through the construction scope and plan a useful next conversation.