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Incentives for Affordable Housing

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    The city encourages the development of affordable housing and offers incentives for development of affordable units in Bellevue. Below is an overview of available programs, including code citations and how to apply. For more detailed information on certain incentive programs, refer to the multifamily tax exemption information sheet.

    Non-Regulatory Programs

    Multifamily Housing Property Tax Exemption: Voluntary limited 12-year property tax exemption for new multi-family rental housing in exchange for affordability. See BCC 4.52. To apply, contact ARCH at ttedwards@bellevue wa.gov.

    Transportation Impact Fee Exemption: Transportation impact fee exemption for projections exclusively for affordable housing. See BCC 22.16. To apply, contact the city’s land use review staff at 425-452-4188 or landusereview@bellevuewa.gov.

    Affordable Housing Fee Reduction Program: Permit review and inspection fee reduction for exclusively affordable housing. See Ordinance 6747. Application includes an Affordable Housing Commitment Agreement. To apply, contact the city’s land use review staff at 425-452-4188 or landusereview@bellevuewa.gov.

    Regulatory Programs 

    Reduced Parking Minimums for Affordable Housing: Incentives for reduced parking exist throughout the land use code. Reduced parking incentives for affordable housing include general reductions and reductions near transit. To apply, contact the city’s land use review staff at 425-452-4188 or landusereview@bellevuewa.gov.

    Citywide Density or FAR Bonus: Voluntary inclusionary program offering up to 15% density or FAR bonus in exchange for 15% of units as affordable housing. See BCC 20.20.128. To apply, contact the city’s land use review staff at 425-452-4188 or landusereview@bellevuewa.gov.

    “C-1” Faith Based Property Density Bonus: Increased capacity on certain faith-owned properties for projects that are exclusively affordable housing. See BCC 20.20.128. For more information, contact Sabrina Velarde at svelarde@bellevuewa.gov.

    Location-Specific Density Bonuses: Various location-based density bonus programs, with varying standards by location and zone. See code references below. To apply, contact the city’s land use review staff at 425-452-4188 or landusereview@bellevuewa.gov.

    • BelRed FAR Amenity Incentive System. See BCC.20.25D.090.C
    • Downtown Amenity Incentive System and Floor Area Ratio. See BCC 20.25A.070.C
    • Eastgate Mixed Use Districts Floor Area Ratio. See BCC 20.25P.060.B.2.a
    • Neighborhood Mixed Use District Floor Area Ratio. See BCC 20.20.010, note 49
    • East Main Transit Oriented District. See BCC.20.25Q.070.D

    General administrative procedures for the City’s incentive programs are overviewed below. For more information on compliance and monitoring, contact ARCH at ttedwards@bellevue wa.gov.

    Topic

    MFTE

    Land Use Incentives

    Income-based rents

    80% AMI* baseline

    80% AMI

    *For affordable units eligible for incentives under both programs, the income eligibility decreases by 15% AMI (typically to 65%).

    Duration of Affordability

    12 years

    Life of project

    Rent Stabilization

    Tied to AMI, but 3% maximum annual rent increase. 

    Tied to AMI (no maximum annual increase)

    Tenant Parking Discount

    30% discount for affordable tenants (except in Downtown)

    30% discount for affordable tenants (except in Downtown)

    Annual Reporting
    1. Certify tenant income at lease renewal or every 12 months.
    2. Until 90% of the units have been rented, submit income verification reports on a quarterly basis.
    3. After 90% of the units have been rented, income verification reporting is due by March 31st

    City Manager's Office

    Hannah Bahnmiller
    Senior Affordable Housing Planner

    Điện thoại
    425-229-6510
    Email
    hbahnmille@bellevuewa.gov

    ARCH

    Terrell Edwards
    ARCH Lead

    Điện thoại
    425-861-3677
    Email
    ttedwards@bellevuewa.gov

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