Bellevue residential permits, approved faster.
We know how the City's Development Services reviews residential projects, from MyBuildingPermit.com submittals to consolidated review comments, so your ADU, addition, remodel or deck gets to approval with less back and forth.
- Permit specialists who know local code and zoning
- We prepare and submit your application through MyBuildingPermit.com
- In-house permit drawings at a fraction of traditional firm costs
- Free revisions until your permit is approved
Call today: (206) 312-2992
Evergreen Permits is a private residential permit service, not part of the City of Bellevue or any government agency.
Bellevue's permit specialists
Evergreen Permits is a team of architectural designers and permit specialists helping homeowners, contractors and architects. We do one thing exceptionally well: permits. No upsells, no construction services, just permits done right.
200+
Projects completed
5.0
Star Google rating
10+
Years experience
99%
Approval success rate
What do Bellevue homeowners worry about most when getting a permit?
We hear the same three questions on almost every project. Here are straight answers.
How long will this take?
Bellevue's target is a first review decision within 14 days for additions and remodels with plan review, then 10 days for each revision. Kitchen and bath remodels, non-bearing walls and re-roofs may qualify for a permit with no plan review, sometimes issued the same day. We tell you which path you're on before you commit.
See review times →Will the City send my plans back?
The City reviews every discipline together and sends its comments all at once, so a missing item can cost you a full cycle. We submit complete plans through MyBuildingPermit.com, check for shoreline, critical areas and trees first, and revise for free until you're approved.
See what the City looks at →How much are permit fees?
The City's own fee estimator puts a re-roof or simple remodel around $318, a bathroom remodel with plan review near $1,270 and a $60,000 addition near $3,834. We walk you through what applies to your project.
Estimate your permit fees →How does Evergreen Permits make permitting easier?
We've permitted remodels and additions across the city, and we know what the City's review expects. Here is how we take the weight off your shoulders.
- We choose the right path: a no-plan-review permit when your project qualifies, plan review when structure is involved.
- We submit complete packages through MyBuildingPermit.com, so the City's consolidated review has what it needs the first time.
- We answer every comment and revise for free until your permit is approved.
Consult
A free call to scope your project and flag what the City will require.
We prepare
Zoning, critical-area, shoreline and tree checks, plus permit-ready drawings in-house.
Submit & manage
We submit through MyBuildingPermit.com and respond to every review comment.
Get approved
Free revisions until your permit is issued, and support through inspections.
What can Evergreen Permits help you permit in Bellevue?
From a primary bath remodel to a backyard cottage, we prepare the drawings, submit through MyBuildingPermit.com and manage every review round until you're approved.
What are the building permit requirements in Bellevue?
What the City looks at on a residential permit, and the items that most often shape a project's scope, timeline and cost.
Zoning & setbacks
Setbacks, lot coverage and height vary by residential district. We check your parcel before drawing.
Plan review or same-day
Kitchen and bath remodels, non-bearing walls and re-roofs can qualify for a no-plan-review permit, sometimes issued the same day. Anything more goes through plan review.
Critical areas
Steep slopes, streams, wetlands and their buffers add review under the City's Critical Areas Overlay. We screen early.
Shoreline
Properties on regulated shorelines fall under the City's Shoreline Overlay District, with added review.
Tree retention
Retention and replacement rules apply when work needs a clearing and grading permit. Trees in critical areas and shorelines have separate rules.
ADUs & DADUs
The City adopted middle housing and ADU code updates in June 2025 to implement state law. We confirm what applies to your lot.
Structural & energy
Additions must meet Washington's residential and energy codes. We bring in engineers when needed.
Trade permits
We prepare the main building permit. Your trades use it for their electrical and plumbing permits.
Who handles building permits in Bellevue, and how long does it take?
Who issues it
Development Services
City of Bellevue. Apply on MyBuildingPermit.com. Permit Center: 425-452-4898.
Visit Development Services →Review time
14 days
City target for the first review decision on additions and plan-review remodels. 10 days per revision.
Review timelines →Faster path
Same day
Kitchen and bath remodels, non-bearing walls and re-roofs may qualify for no plan review.
What qualifies →City fees
It depends
On the permit type and project value. No-plan-review permits are a small flat fee.
Cost breakdown →Sources: City of Bellevue Development Services. Review times are the City's targets. Figures reviewed October 2026.
Bellevue projects we've worked on
A primary bath, rebuilt from the studs
This bathroom remodel touched plumbing, electrical and layout, all of which require permit review. We carried the project through inspection to final approval.
Our role: permit drawings and inspection coordination.
A remodel with a structural kitchen wall removal
This remodel opened up the kitchen by removing a wall, which brought in structural review. We documented the existing home, prepared the demolition and new-work plans with a window schedule, incorporated the engineer's structural plans and calculations, and covered the energy code requirements before submittal.
Our role: existing-conditions documentation, permit drawings, structural and energy code coordination, and submittal.
What do King County homeowners say about Evergreen Permits?
Real reviews behind our 5-star Google rating.
“I hired Evergreen Permits to help with the permitting process for my home renovation. They handled the paperwork and guided me through the city requirements, which made the whole process much easier…”
Read full review on Google →“Benjamin and his team have been an absolute pleasure to work with on the design and permitting of our custom DADU in Edmonds. Our particular style of project and site required a significant amount of creativity & thoughtfulness…”
Read full review on Google →“Sara was our main point of contact and was absolutely amazing throughout the entire process. She guided us through multiple permit applications across various projects, always staying accessible and proactive in her communication…”
Read full review on Google →Why do Bellevue homeowners choose Evergreen Permits?
We built Evergreen Permits around a simple idea: residential permitting should be easier to understand and more affordable to navigate. Here is what that looks like in practice.
Permit specialists in Bellevue
Our team specializes in permit assistance in Bellevue. A project coordinator manages everything for you, so you do not have to worry about a thing.
Free revisions until approval
We support you through every correction and resubmittal, and revisions are free until your permit is approved.
Permits are all we do
No construction services and no upsells. Our only job is getting your permit approved.
Drawings done in-house
Permit-ready drawings and site plans from our own team, at a fraction of the cost of traditional firms.
Simple for you
We guide you through scanning your home with a simple app, then verify every detail remotely, so there is no site visit to schedule.
A track record you can check
200+ projects, 10+ years of experience, a 99% approval success rate and a 5.0 Google rating.
Where are you in your project?
Pick the step that fits. You will leave each one with a clearer picture of what to expect.
Just exploring
Check whether you need a permit
Answer a few questions about your project and see what the City will likely require.
Do I Need a Permit?Planning a budget
Get a fee range in seconds
Enter your ZIP code and project type to see a planning range for your city permit fees.
Try the Permit Cost CalculatorReady to move
Talk to a permit specialist
It is a free consultation. You will leave with an honest picture of what permitting will involve before you commit to anything.
Book a Free ConsultationOr call (206) 312-2992
How much does a building permit cost in Bellevue?
The City sets its fees through an annual fee ordinance, based on your project's type and valuation, including submittal and issuance fees. The easiest way to see a range for your project is our free calculator.
Get a fee estimate for your project
Our free Permit Cost Calculator gives you a planning range in seconds. Enter your ZIP code and project type.
Only the City sets your final fee, which depends on your valuation, scope and any additional permits. City fees are separate from professional fees for drawings and permit management. Source: City of Bellevue Permit Fee Estimator.
Do I need a building permit in Bellevue?
Many kitchen and bathroom remodels, non-bearing wall changes, re-roofs that replace sheathing and deck repairs can use the City's no-plan-review permit, sometimes issued the same day. New decks, detached structures and remodels with structural work need a full permit with plan review. See the City's no-plan-review list.
Not sure if your project needs a permit?
Answer a few questions and our free tool will tell you what to expect before you commit to anything.
Which Bellevue neighborhoods do we serve?
Every neighborhood has its own zoning, lot patterns and site conditions. We handle all of them.
Bellevue neighborhoods
- Downtown Bellevue
- Bridle Trails
- Crossroads
- Eastgate
- Factoria
- Lake Hills
- Newport Hills
- Northtowne
- Somerset
- West Bellevue
- Wilburton
- Woodridge
- Enatai
- Lakemont
Also serving nearby
- Seattle
- Kirkland
- Mercer Island
- Sammamish
- Renton
- Shoreline
Bellevue permit questions, answered
How long does a Bellevue building permit take?
The City publishes first review decision targets of 14 days for single-family additions and for remodels with plan review, with 10 days for each revision cycle after that. Single-family new construction targets 21 days. Kitchen and bath remodels, non-bearing walls and re-roofs can qualify for a no-plan-review permit that may be issued the same day. Your total time depends on how quickly review comments are answered, and we manage that for you.
Can I build an ADU or DADU on my Bellevue lot?
Often, yes. The City adopted middle housing and ADU code updates in June 2025 to implement state law, and detached structures like a backyard cottage go through the single-family addition permit. Size, height, setbacks, trees and critical areas still depend on your lot. A feasibility study confirms what your property can support before you pay for full drawings.
Do I need a permit to remove a tree in Bellevue?
Possibly. The City's tree retention and replacement rules apply when work needs a clearing and grading permit, and trees in critical areas, their buffers and shoreline areas are regulated separately. Whether you need review depends on the tree, your property and your project. We screen for trees as part of every Bellevue permit.
Why use a permit service instead of my contractor or doing it myself?
Permits are the only thing we do, so we know what the City asks for and how to answer corrections. Our team specializes in permits, a project coordinator manages everything for you, our drawings are done in-house at a fraction of traditional firm cost, and revisions are free until approval. You stay in control, and your contractor can build from the approved permit.
Do you provide the drawings, or just the paperwork?
Both. Our in-house team produces permit drawings and site plans when your project needs them, and manages the full submission and approval process, so you don't need to coordinate with a separate draftsperson.
Do you work in my Bellevue neighborhood?
Yes, we serve every neighborhood as well as surrounding cities across King County.
Ready to get your permit approved faster?
Tell us about your project and we'll tell you exactly what the City will require, what it will cost and how long it should take.