Bellevue, WA Short-Term Rentals: Permit Requirements (2026)

Bellevue regulates short-term stay uses (rentals under 30 days) through LUC 20.20.800. Before listing, operators must file a Registration Notice with the Development Services Department identifying the property, owner, and responsible party. A City of Bellevue business license is required, and the operator must register with the Washington Department of Revenue to obtain a UBI number. Single-family homes located in single-family residential districts may only be used for transient lodging if the home is owner-occupied; rental of individual rooms is permitted, but an entire single-family home or a home with an ADU cannot be rented short-term. For apartments, condos, and multifamily units in R-1 through R-30 districts, short-term stays are limited to no more than 5 units and no more than 20 percent of the units in the development. Operators must post the Bellevue 24-hour contact, local emergency information, and house rules in the unit. Liability insurance of at least $1,000,000 is required, either carried by the operator or provided by the hosting platform. Registration must be renewed annually.