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South Bellevue Annexation

Introduction

Frequently Asked Questions

Annexation Maps

Annexation by Petition

Taxes and Fees

Progress

Annexation Area Boundaries for Service Providers

Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently Asked Questions for June 1

What is Annexation?
Annexation means choosing to bring your property inside the city limits of Bellevue.

Frequently Asked Questions - for everything else
South Bellevue Annexation on YouTube - a proposal to annex unincorporated areas south of I-90

What are the benefits?

Lower property taxes: Regardless of where you live in the potential annexation areas, your tax bill will be lower in Bellevue than it is in unincorporated King County. Compare the property tax on average you pay now with the rate and tax that you would pay in Bellevue.
A stronger voice and greater influence over decisions that shape your community and neighborhood. Bellevue, Washington
Voting for local elected officials in city elections, and participating on local boards and commissions.
Increased levels of essential services, including enhanced police protection, quicker non-emergency response times, improved street maintenance, 24-hour emergency utility response and priority registration for parks and community services programs. Compare your current and proposed service providers.
Direct access to city programs and services for individual residents, families and neighborhoods. Services at a glance
Effective land use, transportation and parks planning. To assure neighborhood stability, city zoning for the annexation area reflects the existing pattern and intensity of development. Proposed zoning maps
Continuation in top schools: The annexation would cause no change in your children’s schools. Annexation does not change school district boundaries. School district maps

Contact Information

Planning & Community Development
PO Box 90012
Bellevue, WA 98009
Contact: Nicholas Matz, Senior Planner
Phone: 425-452-5371
Fax: 425-452-5247
E-mail: nmatz@bellevuewa.gov

Neighborhood Outreach
450 110th Ave. NE
P.O. Box 90012
Bellevue, WA 98009
Phone: 425-452-6836
E-mail: neighborhoodoutreach@bellevuewa.gov