The Code Compliance team works with the community to address reports of potential code violations on private property. The goal is to support safe, healthy and well-maintained neighborhoods by helping residents understand and follow local codes and ordinances.
This approach supports education, communication and voluntary compliance whenever possible. When neighbor-to-neighbor issues arise, the city’s Conflict Resolution Center may provide an effective alternative to formal enforcement using no-cost mediation and negotiation services. Learn more about finding the right help for housing and property questions.
Mission and Vision
Code Compliance officers are dedicated stewards of Bellevue’s neighborhoods. The team provides clear guidance, supports community understanding and encourages voluntary compliance through responsive service and education.
Possible Code Violations
Code compliance officers respond to your concerns about:
Construction Codes:
Construction, electrical, plumbing, mechanical, and clearing and grading work without permits; abandoned and dangerous buildings.
Fair Housing:
Housing and reasonable accommodations denied based on discrimination, including but not limited to race, family status and financial assistance (Section 8 housing vouchers and certificates).
Home Businesses:
Businesses conducted in a residence without a Home Occupation permit (exemptions are home businesses without outside employees and no exterior indications of business being conducted).
Junk Vehicles:
Vehicles on private property that are inoperable (i.e., flat tire, extensive damage, missing major parts). See Storage of Inoperable Motor Vehicles.
Land Use Violations:
Violations of zoning and development regulations (i.e., business located in a non-permitted zone, intrusions into required setbacks, keeping of non-permitted animals on property).
Litter on Private Property:
Dumpsters overflowing with garbage; illegal dumping of garbage.
Noise:
Stationary noise from heat pumps, air conditioners, etc. Note: Construction-noise violations are enforced by the Bellevue Police Department. See regulation of Construction-Site Noise.
Nuisances:
Appliances, debris and junk on private property. Recreational vehicles, boats and trailers in violation of storage restrictions on residential property.
Signs:
All signs must be approved by the Development Services Department. Temporary and A-board signs are permitted only in special circumstances for a limited period of time. Sign violations are subject to a mandatory monetary penalty.
Use MyBellevue to report a code violation.
Contact
P.O. Box 90012
Bellevue, WA 98009
Development Services
450 110th Ave. NE
P.O. Box 90012
Bellevue, WA 98009
The Permit Center will be open on Friday from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m., although customers visiting City Hall may be served remotely by permitting staff.