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.
Bellevue to host 2026 Residential Permitting Expo
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- βBellevue is hosting its second annual Residential Permitting Expo on Oct. 17, 2026βBellevueβs 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.β
- β The city announced the event through its public records on Sept. 15, 2026No usable supporting receipt β unverified.
- βThe expo will feature new workshops including 'Understanding the permitting process'βNew workshops and panel discussions for 2026 include: Understanding the permitting processHow to use MyBuildingPermit.comTree code rules and removal requirementsβ
- βThe expo will feature new workshops including 'How to use MyBuildingPermit.com'βNew workshops and panel discussions for 2026 include: Understanding the permitting processHow to use MyBuildingPermit.comTree code rules and removal requirementsβ
- βThe expo will feature new workshops including 'Tree code rules and removal requirements'βNew workshops and panel discussions for 2026 include: Understanding the permitting processHow to use MyBuildingPermit.comTree code rules and removal requirementsβ
- βThe expo will include an interactive session about a proposed pre-approved plans program for detached accessory dwelling units and cottagesβFollowing 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.β
- βThe interactive session aims to simplify permitting through city-reviewed building plans available for purchaseβThis program is aimed at simplifying permitting for these housing types through the availability of city-reviewed building plans for purchase.β
- βCity staff from Development Services will be presentβStaff from departments across the Development Services line of business will be on hand (video highlights of the 2025 expo).β
- βRegistration is encouraged but not required for the eventβRegistration for the expo is appreciated.β
- βThe event runs 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.βCommunity 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.β
- βThe event will take place at Bellevue City HallβCommunity 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.β
- βFree parking is available for the eventβFree visitor parking is available.β
- βLight rail access is available for the eventβCity Hall is accessible by light rail, walking or rolling and free visitor parking is available.β
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