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    Residential Building Permits

    • Addition less than 3000 square feet
    • Adult Family Home Requirements
    • Earthquake Home Retrofit Program
    • New House Construction or Large Addition
    • Remodel with Structural Work
    • Remodel without Structural Work

    Single-Family Remodel Permit

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    Any structural change within an existing dwelling that does not increase the area. (BU)

    Examples of work covered by this remodel permit include:

    • Moving a load-bearing interior wall
    • Replacing a load-bearing wall with a beam
    • Installing or relocating a doorway header
    • Enlarging the size of a window or door opening
    • performing an earthquake home retrofit

    This permit also includes:

    • Electrical (except temporary power)
    • Mechanical (except fire protection)
    • Plumbing

    For a remodel project that does not involve structural work, refer to our single-family remodel permit with no plan review.

    Apply for this permit online at MyBuildingPermit. When entering your Application Information, choose the following:

    1. Application type: Building
    2. Project type: Single Family Residential or Single Family Condominium Unit
    3. Activity type: Remodel
    4. Scope of work: Residence

    Required Documents

    The documents listed below are the minimum necessary to proceed with the application process. If you believe that a required submittal document does not apply to your project, please upload the Document Waiver Form in place of the required document.

    • Architectural Plan

    For assistance with electronic plan submittals, refer to Requirements for Electronic Plans

    Additional Documents

    These items may be required during plan review, as determined by the scope of your project.

    • Adult Family Home Requirements
    • Structural Plan

    Fees and Timelines

    • Residential Permit Fees
    • Permit Fee Estimator
    • Permit Processing Timelines 

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    Building Review
    Telephone
    425-452-4121
    Email
    buildingreview@bellevuewa.gov

    Contact

    Permit Center
    Telephone
    425-452-4898
    Email
    permits@bellevuewa.gov
    Business Hours
    8 a.m to 4 p.m Weekdays
    10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesdays

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