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    If you are seeking enforcement of a current parking violation on a public street in the City of Bellevue, including in a Residential Parking Zone (RPZ), please submit a traffic service request form, use the MyBellevue app, or call the non-emergency police hotline at 425-577-5656.

    Residential parking management addresses neighborhood concerns with non-resident vehicles parked in neighborhoods adjacent to businesses, schools and other public facilities (A Guide to Bellevue Parking Laws). This program has two components — general parking restrictions and Residential Parking Zones (RPZs).

    Residential Parking Zone Sign in Neighborhood

    A neighborhood may be eligible for zoned or general parking restrictions if it regularly experiences a significant amount of spillover parking from adjacent businesses or is near major generators of parked cars (high schools, shopping malls, etc.). Both types of restrictions require majority support from neighborhood residents, as well as City Council approval.

    General parking restrictions

    With general parking restrictions, no permits are issued. All vehicles, including residents and their guests, are not allowed to park on the street during the time indicated. If residents in a neighborhood do not need on-street parking during the day, general parking restrictions are the best option because they are easier to enforce. Bellevue parking regulations are listed on the police traffic services page. If you want to request police action for problems related to speeding vehicles, traffic or parking issues in Bellevue, you can make a traffic service request.

    Residential parking zones

    A Residential Parking Zone (RPZ) is an area established by a city ordinance to restrict non-residential parking on neighborhood streets. Residents and their guests are exempt from the restrictions if they park legally and display an RPZ permit (apply for RPZ permit).

    RPZ frequently asked questions

    No. Selling, transferring, counterfeiting, or purchasing RPZ permits may lead to a $250.00 fine (BCC 11.23.029).

    Starting December 7, 2022, vehicles parked in RPZs — including those with a valid RPZ permit — are not permitted to park or re-park in RPZs
    You cannote park or re-park a vehicle on the same block within a 24 hour period.
    on either side of a public street within the same block for a period exceeding 24 consecutive hours. If you wish to park in the neighborhood on a public street for more than 24 hours, you will need to park on another street or block. This change brings time limits in RPZs in line with limits in the rest of the city. There are no other changes to how your RPZ permits can be used. This change is a result of an ordinance approved by City Council on November 7, 2022 that changed Bellevue City Code Section 11.23.020.

    Assuming you are a resident and reside within an RPZ boundary, there is no fee to procure a permit.

    You need to complete and sign the application, provide a photocopy/scan showing proof of residence (e.g. driver’s license, utility bill, rent receipt), and provide a photocopy of Washington Vehicle Registration.

    Apply online or contact BellevueNTSS@bellevuewa.gov to request a mail-in application.

    You are permitted one RPZ permit for each registered vehicle (maximum of four [4] permits).

    Temporary permits are available but should be requested AT LEAST 2 business days in advance.

    Zones 9, 10 and 11 are allowed up to four visitor permits. All other zones are allowed a maximum of two permits.

    Call 425-452-6457 or email bellevuentss@bellevuewa.gov to request a new permit. Your old permits will be invalidated and thus unusable should you find them in the future.

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    Apply for RPZ Permit
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