Right-of-way permits in Bellevue: fees, timeline & requirements (2026)
Everything you need to know about pulling a right-of-way 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 lines, where the lot meets the street, cited to Bellevue's source.
When does right-of-way work need a permit in Bellevue?
A Residential Right of Way permit covers work in the right of way associated with existing single-family home construction or major remodels. Commercial projects, multifamily development, and plat infrastructure use the Commercial Right of Way permit instead — that one is required for hauling, parking, and staging whether or not there is construction in the right of way. Street Use permits cover non-disturbing uses (sidewalk cafes, parades, block parties, closures).
In the source's own words
“This permit may be issued for work in the right of way associated with existing single family home construction or major remodels: installation of driveways, driveway reconstruction or relocation, landscaping, fences/walls, city water/sewer/storm connections and other uses.”Source ↗verified 2026-08-11
Required submittals
- Bill To Form
- Site plan showing site location, address, and adjacent street names
- North arrow and scale (1 inch = 20 feet to 1 inch = 50 feet)
- Driveway entrances
- Proposed scope of work in the right of way
- Plan/profile for roadway restoration after trenching
Inspection sequence
- Pre-construction
- Subgrade / base
- Final ROW restoration
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 right-of-way permit with Bellevue Development Services, carries the project through review and inspections, and performs the construction. Call (206) 410-5100 for a Bellevue right-of-way quote.
Notes & caveats
Apply online through MyBuildingPermit.com. Right of Way Management: Rightofwayuse@bellevuewa.gov, 425-452-4189.
How to apply yourself
- 1. Find where your lot meets the street. Run an address lookup for your right-of-way work in Bellevue — we'll pull your lot lines as the county maps them, which show where the lot ends and the public right-of-way begins.
- 2. Assemble submittals: the 6 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
Right-of-way permits in Bellevue — FAQ
When does right-of-way work need a permit in Bellevue?
A Residential Right of Way permit covers work in the right of way associated with existing single-family home construction or major remodels. Commercial projects, multifamily development, and plat infrastructure use the Commercial Right of Way permit instead — that one is required for hauling, parking, and staging whether or not there is construction in the right of way. Street Use permits cover non-disturbing uses (sidewalk cafes, parades, block parties, closures).
How much does a right-of-way permit cost in Bellevue?
Bellevue's right-of-way use review is $661 for work at an existing house and $925 for a new one; inspection at an existing house is billed at $264 an hour with a $264 deposit, and $1,453 for a new house. A lane closure review is $397. A street cut is $101 under 100 square or linear feet and $206 for each 100 feet beyond, doubled on a street less than 60 months old (Ordinance 6879, Tables 22 to 24). Bellevue's Permit Fee Estimator (permitfeeestimator.bellevuewa.gov) totals the fees for a given scope. Apply via https://mybuildingpermit.com.