Parking Rules: Bellevue vs Seattle

Do my Airbnb guests need to park in my driveway?

Bellevue STRs must provide adequate on-site parking and cannot overburden residential streets. You should describe parking in the Registration Notice and in house rules.

Can STR guests park on the street in Bellevue?

Yes, subject to all BCC 11.32 rules including the 72-hour maximum, clearance requirements, and any posted Residential Parking Zone restrictions, which STR guests cannot legally use.

Does Seattle require off-street parking for STRs?

No. SMC 6.600 contains no STR-specific parking requirement, and SMC 23.42.060 does not add parking beyond what already applies to the underlying dwelling unit.

Can my STR guest park in my Restricted Parking Zone?

Only with a valid permit or outside enforcement hours. Each household receives just one guest hangtag, but SDOT also sells short-term RPZ day permits in most zones, capped at 5 per day and 50 per year per address.

How long can a guest's car stay on the same Seattle block?

No more than 72 consecutive hours. After that, SMC Title 11 allows the vehicle to be cited and towed as stored on the right-of-way.

Where do I check if my STR is in an RPZ?

SDOT publishes RPZ boundaries on the Seattle GeoData portal and at seattle.gov/transportation. Operators should disclose any RPZ enforcement to guests in the listing to avoid citations.