New house permits
The Bellevue new house permit process, in plain English
A new house permit is not one review. It is a set of reviews that need to come together before construction can begin. Here is the homeowner version of what happens after the application goes in.
1. The application enters review
The city checks the submitted plans and routes the project to the departments that need to review it. That may include Building, Land Use, Utilities, Clearing and Grading, Fire, and Right of Way.
2. Departments respond
Each department can approve, request revisions, or keep reviewing. They do not always respond at the same time, so the overall permit can remain Pending even after several approvals.
3. Your architect coordinates revisions
If the city requests changes, your architect usually coordinates the response with structural, civil, geotechnical, arborist, or other consultants. Revised documents are then submitted as one response package.
4. The city reviews again
A second or later review round focuses on the revised documents. Departments that already approved will usually stay approved unless the project changes substantially.
5. Complete issuance
When the permit is Ready to Issue, check for outstanding fees and required contractor or license information. If those items are complete and the permit still has not been issued, contact the city.