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Bellevue to host 2026 Residential Permitting Expo

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Bellevue is hosting its second annual Residential Permitting Expo on Oct. 17, 2026, expanding on the 2025 event that drew hundreds of attendees. The city announced the event through its public records on Sept. 15, 2026. The expo will feature new workshops including 'Understanding the permitting process,' 'How to use MyBuildingPermit.com,' and 'Tree code rules and removal requirements.' It will also include an interactive session about a proposed pre-approved plans program for detached accessory dwelling units and cottages, aiming to simplify permitting through city-reviewed building plans available for purchase. City staff from Development Services will be present, with registration encouraged but not required. The event runs 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at Bellevue City Hall, with free parking and light rail access available.

πŸ“„ Source: City of Bellevue β€” News β€” https://bellevuewa.gov/city-news/permitting-expo-26
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    Bellevue is hosting its second annual Residential Permitting Expo on Oct. 17, 2026β€œBellevue’s Residential Permitting Expo is back for its second year, building on the strong community interest and participation that defined the launch in 2025. Community members are invited to drop in, ask questions and connect with city staff at the event on Saturday, Oct. 17, 10 a.m.-3:30 p.m. at City Hall.”
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    The city announced the event through its public records on Sept. 15, 2026No usable supporting receipt β€” unverified.
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    The expo will feature new workshops including 'Understanding the permitting process'β€œNew workshops and panel discussions for 2026 include: Understanding the permitting processHow to use MyBuildingPermit.comTree code rules and removal requirements”
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    The expo will feature new workshops including 'How to use MyBuildingPermit.com'β€œNew workshops and panel discussions for 2026 include: Understanding the permitting processHow to use MyBuildingPermit.comTree code rules and removal requirements”
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    The expo will feature new workshops including 'Tree code rules and removal requirements'β€œNew workshops and panel discussions for 2026 include: Understanding the permitting processHow to use MyBuildingPermit.comTree code rules and removal requirements”
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    The expo will include an interactive session about a proposed pre-approved plans program for detached accessory dwelling units and cottagesβ€œFollowing the expo, community members are invited to stay for an interactive event to learn more about the proposed pre-approved plans program for detached accessory dwelling units and cottages in Bellevue. This program is aimed at simplifying permitting for these housing types through the availability of city-reviewed building plans for purchase.”
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    The interactive session aims to simplify permitting through city-reviewed building plans available for purchaseβ€œThis program is aimed at simplifying permitting for these housing types through the availability of city-reviewed building plans for purchase.”
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    City staff from Development Services will be presentβ€œStaff from departments across the Development Services line of business will be on hand (video highlights of the 2025 expo).”
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    Registration is encouraged but not required for the eventβ€œRegistration for the expo is appreciated.”
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    The event runs 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.β€œCommunity members are invited to drop in, ask questions and connect with city staff at the event on Saturday, Oct. 17, 10 a.m.-3:30 p.m. at City Hall.”
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    The event will take place at Bellevue City Hallβ€œCommunity members are invited to drop in, ask questions and connect with city staff at the event on Saturday, Oct. 17, 10 a.m.-3:30 p.m. at City Hall.”
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    Free parking is available for the eventβ€œFree visitor parking is available.”
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    Light rail access is available for the eventβ€œCity Hall is accessible by light rail, walking or rolling and free visitor parking is available.”

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