Demolition permits in Bellevue: fees, timeline & requirements (2026)
Everything you need to know about pulling a demolition permit in Bellevue, Washington — when one is required, what it costs, how long review takes, what documents are required, and which inspections you can expect. Cited to Bellevue Development Services.
Free lookup, no account needed — your lot polygon, zoning, setbacks and overlays, cited to Bellevue's source.
When does a demolition need a permit in Bellevue?
2021 IBC Section 105.1 + WA-adopted IRC R105.1: demolition of any structure or portion thereof requires a permit. Tear-out of interior finishes only is generally treated as alteration. Asbestos / lead notification often required separately under WAC 173-303 / 296-62.
How Bellevue adopted this rule
The threshold comes from the state code (WAC 51.51), which Bellevue adopts by reference in the provision quoted below.
“The 2021 Edition of the International Residential Code published by the International Code Council, as adopted and amended by the State Building Code Council in Chapter 51-51 WAC, excluding Chapter 1”Source ↗verified 2026-10-02
Required submittals
- Site plan
- Utility disconnect confirmations
- Asbestos survey (pre-1981 structures)
- Erosion / sediment control plan
- Haul route if structure >1500 sqft
Inspection sequence
- Pre-demo (utilities + erosion)
- Mid-demo if multi-day
- Final site stabilization
Contractor specialties needed
General contractor
Who can do this work in Bellevue?
Kolmo Construction is a licensed Washington general contractor — KOLMOL*753JS, active through April 10, 2027, bonded and insured — working throughout Bellevue and King County. Kolmo prepares the drawings and submittals, files the demolition permit with Bellevue Development Services, carries the project through review and inspections, and performs the construction. Call (206) 410-5100 for a Bellevue demolition quote.
Notes & caveats
Disconnect notices required from utilities (gas, electric, water, sewer) before issuance. Erosion control plan required where soil is disturbed. Bonded contractor typically required. Site stabilization + capped sewer line at completion.
How to apply yourself
- 1. Confirm your parcel's zoning & overlays. Run an address lookup for your Bellevue demolition — we'll pull your specific lot polygon, zoning, setbacks, and any shoreline/ECA/historic overlays.
- 2. Assemble submittals: the 5 documents under Required submittals above.
- 3. Submit through the city portal: Bellevue Development Services ↗
- 4. Track review. Respond to reviewer comments promptly.
- 5. Pay issuance fees (Bellevue's fee schedule sets them) and pick up the permit. Inspection card travels with the job.
Or have Kolmo do it
Kolmo prepares the drawings and submittals, files with Bellevue Development Services, handles reviewer comments, and builds the project.
Licensed WA general contractor KOLMOL*753JS · bonded & insured
Demolition permits in Bellevue — FAQ
When does a demolition need a permit in Bellevue?
2021 IBC Section 105.1 + WA-adopted IRC R105.1: demolition of any structure or portion thereof requires a permit. Tear-out of interior finishes only is generally treated as alteration. Asbestos / lead notification often required separately under WAC 173-303 / 296-62.
How much does a demolition permit cost in Bellevue?
Bellevue's demolition permit is $103 for plan review and $58 for inspection, plus a $53 operations fee ($21 over the counter) and the state building code fee, $6.50 on a residential permit (RCW 19.27.085). Other departments add a review fee when the demolition needs theirs: land use $547, right-of-way $104, clearing and grading $145 (Ordinance 6879). Apply via https://mybuildingpermit.com.