Bellevue does not currently require rental registration or inspection programs. Basic habitability is governed by Washington's Residential Landlord-Tenant Act (RCW 59.18).
Bellevue has not adopted a mandatory rental registration or rental inspection program as of the latest code review, unlike Seattle (Rental Registration and Inspection Ordinance) or Tukwila. Landlords and property managers operating in Bellevue are subject to Washington State's Residential Landlord-Tenant Act (RCW 59.18) which sets habitability standards, security deposit rules, notice requirements, and maintenance obligations. Mobile home parks and manufactured housing communities are separately regulated under RCW 59.20. Multi-family properties must still comply with Washington State Building Code, International Property Maintenance Code (as adopted), and Bellevue's property maintenance rules in LUC 20.25E. Business licenses are required for anyone operating a rental business in Bellevue; sole owners of one or two rental units may qualify for reduced-fee or exempt status. Apply via the City of Bellevue Business License portal. Tenants who believe their unit violates habitability standards can file a complaint with Bellevue Code Compliance (425-452-4570) for exterior code issues or pursue civil remedies through the RLTA's repair-and-deduct or rent-escrow procedures.
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