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Tuesday Update: Overnight road closure on 148th AVE NE from 11 p.m. to 5 a.m.

City crews will close 148th Ave NE between NE 20th and Bel-Red Road overnight to continue repairs from the water main break that occurred on Monday. Detour signs will be in place. When the road reopens again on Wednesday morning, drivers should expect uneven and bumpy road conditions. Please use caution when traveling through the area. More info will be posted when available.

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    Permit Fees

    • Fee-in-Lieu Schedules
    • Inspection, Reinspection, Outside Normal Hours and Overtime Fees
    • Refund calculations

    Fee definition

    Reinspection fees are charged when a client is requiring additional inspector visits, for example, by not being ready for a called inspection or failing to correct items on a correction notice. The inspector has authority to determine when this fee is charged. Outside normal hours and overtime inspection fees are charged when an inspection is performed outside of normal work hours at the client’s request or to mitigate the disruption to nearby people or properties. The additional increments is collected to pay for the additional cost for overtime work.

    Fee calculation methods

    • Reinspection fee: One hour minimum flat fee in addition to the regular inspection fee. 
    • Outside normal hours inspection fee: Billed at actual time 
    • Overtime hourly fee, which is higher than the regular hourly rate, is charged by Transportation, Fire and Utility inspectors on hourly billed permit types when the inspection is performed outside of normal work hours.

    Availability of inspections outside of normal hours

    Inspection supervisors attempt to respond to client requests for inspections outside of normal  working hours. However, this type of work is voluntary and if no inspector is available, then the  request is denied. If a client requests such inspection and cancels at the last minute or is not prepared for the inspection, the inspection supervisor has authority to deny any future requests.

    Reinspection hourly rates

    • Minimum fee is one hour.
    • Building - $141
    • Clearing & Grading - $141 
    • Electrical - $141
    • Fire - $212
    • Mechanical - $141
    • Plumbing - $141

    Outside normal hours

    Hours billed at actual time. 

    • Building - $141 an hour
    • Clearing & Grading - $141
    • Electrical - $141
    • Fire - $212 
    • Mechanical - $141 
    • Plumbing - $141

    Overtime hourly rates

    Hours billed at actual time. 

    • Transportation overtime hourly rate - $278
    • Utilities overtime hourly rate - $232
    • Fire overtime hourly rate - $247

    Payment methods

    Reinspection and outside normal hours fee are due within 5 days of being assessed. These fees can be paid by credit card on the Inspection, Payment, and Status Line at 425-452-6875. Overtime hourly fees are invoiced through the hourly billing system along with the normal inspection fee. You can also pay these fees by calling 425-452-6875.

    Delinquent payments

    Failure to pay these fees will result in the following actions: 

    • No additional inspections will be performed until the reinspection fee is paid. 
    • No final inspection will be performed on a permit that has any outstanding fees. 
    • No Temporary or Final Certificate of Occupancy will be issued for a project with any outstanding fees on any permit associated with the project. 
    • An issued permit could be revoked. 
    • We may refer the unpaid balance to our Legal Department or subsequently to a collection agency for collection. Collection fees in addition to the delinquent payment are due if the fee is sent to a collection agency.

    Note

    Hourly rates vary between departments based on a number of factors such as cost recovery  objectives and fee methodology. Fees are reviewed annually and updated on January 1.

     

    Development Services

    Permit Center
    Telephone
    425-452-4898
    Email
    permits@bellevuewa.gov
    Hours
    In-person Permit Center services are available Monday to Thursday, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.

    The Permit Center is open Friday, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., with customers visiting City Hall served remotely.
    Business Hours
    Monday - Friday 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

    Development Services

    Inspection Support
    Telephone
    425-452-4570
    Email
    ds_support@bellevuewa.gov
    Business Hours
    7 a.m.-4 p.m. weekdays

    Reasonable Accommodation

    For alternate formats, interpreters, or reasonable modification requests please phone at least 48 hours in advance 425-452-6800 (voice) or email servicefirst@bellevuewa.gov. For complaints regarding modifications, contact the City of Bellevue ADA, Title VI, and Equal Opportunity Officer at ADATitleVI@bellevuewa.gov.

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