Electrical permits in City of Bellevue: fees, timeline & requirements (2026)
Everything you need to know about pulling a electrical permit in City of 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 City of Bellevue's source.
When does a electrical need a permit in City of Bellevue?
A permit is required for adding or moving electrical circuits and for changes to the service panel. Bellevue issues its own electrical permits (not WA L&I); permits without plan review can issue same day but still require inspection.
In the source's own words
“A permit is required for adding or moving electrical circuits and for changes to the service panel.”Source ↗verified 2026-09-24
Required submittals
- scope description
- load calc for service changes
- panel schedule for new panels
Inspection sequence
- rough-in
- service inspection (if applicable)
- final
Contractor specialties needed
electrical-01-or-02
Who can do this work in City of Bellevue?
Kolmo Construction is a licensed Washington general contractor — KOLMOL*753JS, active through April 10, 2027, bonded and insured — working throughout City of Bellevue and King County. Kolmo prepares the drawings and submittals, files the electrical permit with Bellevue Development Services, carries the project through review and inspections, and performs the construction. Call (206) 410-5100 for a City of Bellevue electrical quote.
Notes & caveats
Service upgrade: load calc per NEC 220. EV charger ≥40A: dedicated circuit + GFCI. AFCI required on most habitable-space circuits (NEC 210.12). Permit holder must hold L&I electrical contractor license (specialty 01 — general; 02 — residential ≤4 units; 03 — pump & irrigation; etc.).
How to apply yourself
- 1. Confirm your parcel's zoning & overlays. Run an address lookup for your City of Bellevue electrical — we'll pull your specific lot polygon, zoning, setbacks, and any shoreline/ECA/historic overlays.
- 2. Assemble submittals (3).
- 3. Submit through the city portal: Bellevue Development Services ↗
- 4. Track review. Respond to reviewer comments promptly.
- 5. Pay issuance fees (Electrical permit fees are set by circuit count and service size in the issuing agency's fee schedule. Apply via https://mybuildingpermit.com.) and pick up the permit. Inspection card travels with the job.
Or have Kolmo do it
We pull electrical permits in City of Bellevue every month. We prepare the drawings and submittals, file with Bellevue Development Services, handle reviewer comments, and build the project.
Licensed WA general contractor KOLMOL*753JS · bonded & insured
Electrical permits in City of Bellevue — FAQ
When does a electrical need a permit in City of Bellevue?
A permit is required for adding or moving electrical circuits and for changes to the service panel. Bellevue issues its own electrical permits (not WA L&I); permits without plan review can issue same day but still require inspection.
How much does a electrical permit cost in City of Bellevue?
Current fee per the City of Bellevue fee schedule: Electrical permit fees are set by circuit count and service size in the issuing agency's fee schedule. Apply via https://mybuildingpermit.com.. Plus ancillary plan-review/tech-surcharge fees per city schedule.