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Bellevue building permits
Bellevue, Washington — as published 2026-09-16.
Reviewed 2026-09-16 · Source
Codes adopted
Permit types & fees
Building Permit
Required for construction in Bellevue under BCC Title 23. The city adopts the 2021 IBC and 2021 IRC by name, with extensive local amendment.
Reviewed 2026-09-16 · Source
Requirements
- Built to the 2021 International Building Code or 2021 International Residential Code as amended by BCC Title 23
- IBC Chapter 1 is not adopted - administration is BCC Chapter 23.05
- IBC Sections 905.3.4, 905.3.4.1, 907.2.7.1 and 907.2.13.2 are excluded
- Accessibility is to the 2017 Edition of ICC A117.1
Required documents
- RequiredPermit application as required by the City of BellevuePermit application as required by the City of Bellevue
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Building permit fee | Not stated in this guide - see notes | THIS GUIDE DOES NOT STATE BELLEVUE'S PERMIT FEES, AND THE REASON IS THAT IT DID NOT LOOK. Show full citationHideTHIS GUIDE DOES NOT STATE BELLEVUE'S PERMIT FEES, AND THE REASON IS THAT IT DID NOT LOOK. Bellevue City Code Chapter 23.05, Construction Code Administration, is where permit procedure and fees would sit, and it was NOT opened for this entry. Rather than repeat a figure from memory or infer one from a neighbouring city, no amount is given. Ask the City of Bellevue on (425) 452-6800 or through bellevuewa.gov. |
Deck Permit
Residential decks in Bellevue are built to the 2021 IRC as amended by BCC Chapter 23.12 - and the snow load you design to depends on your site's elevation.
Reviewed 2026-09-16 · Source
Requirements
- FIND YOUR SITE ELEVATION FIRST: ground snow load is 25 psf below 500 feet, 30 psf from 500 to 600 feet, 50 psf from 600 to 1,000 feet and 70 psf from 1,000 to 1,300 feet
- Frost line depth 12 inches
- Seismic Design Category D2
- Wind design speed 98 mph, with topographic effects applying
Required documents
- RequiredPermit application as required by the City of BellevuePermit application as required by the City of Bellevue
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Building permit fee | Not stated in this guide - see notes | THIS GUIDE DOES NOT STATE BELLEVUE'S PERMIT FEES, AND THE REASON IS THAT IT DID NOT LOOK. Show full citationHideTHIS GUIDE DOES NOT STATE BELLEVUE'S PERMIT FEES, AND THE REASON IS THAT IT DID NOT LOOK. Bellevue City Code Chapter 23.05, Construction Code Administration, is where permit procedure and fees would sit, and it was NOT opened for this entry. Rather than repeat a figure from memory or infer one from a neighbouring city, no amount is given. Ask the City of Bellevue on (425) 452-6800 or through bellevuewa.gov. |
Verify a Contractor Licence
Washington contractors register with the Department of Labor & Industries. Registration is a STATE record; Bellevue does not issue it.
Reviewed 2026-09-16 · Source
Requirements
- Check contractor registration with Washington State Labor & Industries
Required documents
- OptionalNo city document requiredNo city document - check the state register
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Building permit fee | Not stated in this guide - see notes | THIS GUIDE DOES NOT STATE BELLEVUE'S PERMIT FEES, AND THE REASON IS THAT IT DID NOT LOOK. Show full citationHideTHIS GUIDE DOES NOT STATE BELLEVUE'S PERMIT FEES, AND THE REASON IS THAT IT DID NOT LOOK. Bellevue City Code Chapter 23.05, Construction Code Administration, is where permit procedure and fees would sit, and it was NOT opened for this entry. Rather than repeat a figure from memory or infer one from a neighbouring city, no amount is given. Ask the City of Bellevue on (425) 452-6800 or through bellevuewa.gov. |
Sources & verification
Key facts verified against official sources. Last reviewed 2026-09-16.
Codes & ordinances
Department & other records
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