Heat pump permits in City of Bellevue: fees, timeline & requirements (2026)
Everything you need to know about pulling a heat pump / ductless mini-split 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.
City of Bellevue: we don't yet have an authoritative heat pump / ductless mini-split rule on file for this city. Until we verify, fall back to Washington-state baseline code (IRC/IBC/WSEC) and the county building department. Call Bellevue Development Services for project-specific guidance.
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 heat pump / ductless mini-split 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 heat pump / ductless mini-split quote.
Heat pump permit fee estimate in City of Bellevue
Worked example for a $16,000 heat pump / ductless mini-split project (building permit). Your actual fee scales with project valuation.
| Building permit fee | $498.25 |
| Plan review | $323.86 |
| WA state surcharge | $6.50 |
| Estimated total | $828.61 |
$2,001 to $25,000: $139.85 for the first $2,000 plus $25.60 prorated for each additional $1,000. Stored per dollar ($0.0256 per $1) counted from $2,000. Computed from City of Bellevue's adopted fee schedule · source ↗. Land use, fire and engineering review, intake, impact and utility fees, where they apply, are charged separately.
How to apply yourself
- 1. Confirm your parcel's zoning & overlays. Run an address lookup for your City of Bellevue heat pump / ductless mini-split — we'll pull your specific lot polygon, zoning, setbacks, and any shoreline/ECA/historic overlays.
- 2. Assemble submittals (site plan, scope-of-work, photos).
- 3. Submit through the city portal: Bellevue Development Services ↗
- 4. Track review. Respond to reviewer comments promptly.
- 5. Pay issuance fees (see fee schedule) and pick up the permit. Inspection card travels with the job.
Or have Kolmo do it
We pull heat pump / ductless mini-split 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
Heat pump permits in City of Bellevue — FAQ
How much does a heat pump / ductless mini-split permit cost in City of Bellevue?
For a $16,000 heat pump / ductless mini-split project, the estimated City of Bellevue permit fee is about $828.61 (building fee $498.25 + plan review $323.86 + surcharges) from City of Bellevue's adopted fee schedule. Land use, fire and engineering review, intake, impact and utility fees, where they apply, are charged separately.