Bellevue vs Kent
How do property blight rules compare between Bellevue, WA and Kent, WA?
Bellevue and Kent have similar restriction levels.
Bellevue, WA
King County
Bellevue's property maintenance code (BCC 20.25E) prohibits blight including junk accumulation, tall grass, abandoned vehicles, and unsafe structures.
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King County
Kent prohibits blighted property including junk piles, broken windows, overgrown vegetation, and derelict structures under KCC 8.01 Property Maintenance Code with civil penalties up to 500 dollars per day.
View full Kent rules →Key Facts Comparison
| Fact | Bellevue | Kent |
|---|---|---|
| - | - | |
| Code | - | KCC 8.01 Property Maintenance |
| Graffiti | - | Remove within 10 days |
| Penalties | - | 100 to 500 dollars per day |
| Report | - | 253-856-5270 or SeeClickFix |
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Bellevue FAQ
Kent FAQ
How long does a Kent property have to sit junky before it is a violation?
There is no grace period under KCC 8.01. Accumulation of trash, junk, or derelict vehicles visible from the street or neighboring property can be cited as soon as Code Enforcement observes or is notified of it.
Who pays if Kent abates a blighted property?
The city bills the property owner for cleanup costs and, if unpaid, records a lien against the property under KCC 1.04. The lien is collected like a tax assessment.
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