Bellevue, Washington

Short-Term Rental Regulations — King County

Conditional

STR Status

Permit: RequiredOwner Occupancy Required
✓ Verified against the official ordinance.View source· Last verified 6/19/2026

Permit & Licensing

Permit RequiredYes
Business License RequiredNot specified
WaitlistNot specified

Owner Requirements

Owner Occupancy RequiredYes
Primary Residence RequiredNot specified
Insurance RequiredNot specified

Limits & Restrictions

Minimum Night Stayless than 30 days (definition of transient lodging)
Density / Distance Capno more than five units and no more than 20% of the units in the development
Parking RequiredNot specified

Taxes & Fees

Transient Occupancy Tax / TOTContact city for rates

Zoning Restrictions

  • Entire single-family homes and ADUs prohibited for STR; apartments/condos/PUDs in residential districts allowed with registration; single-family rooms only via owner-occupied Boarding House/B&B with home occupation permit

Official Sources

bellevuewa.gov/city-government/departments/development/zoning-and-land-use/zoning-requirements/rentals
Data confidence: 93%Last updated: June 7, 2026

Short-term rental rules in Bellevue, Washington

Short-term rentals (Airbnb, Vrbo) in Bellevue, Washington are allowed under certain conditions. Operators must obtain a permit. The property must be owner-occupied.

Frequently asked questions

Are short-term rentals allowed in Bellevue, Washington?

Short-term rentals (including Airbnb and Vrbo) are allowed under certain conditions in Bellevue, Washington. The property must be owner-occupied.

Do I need a permit to run an Airbnb in Bellevue?

A short-term rental permit is required.

Are there stay limits for short-term rentals in Bellevue?

Yes — Bellevue sets a minimum stay of 30 nights.

Where do these Bellevue short-term rental rules come from?

These details are verified against Bellevue's official short-term rental ordinance and updated when the rules change.

Always verify before you buy. Short-term-rental rules change often and may not be fully current here. Confirm directly with Bellevue, King County, or Washington authorities — and consult a qualified attorney — before purchasing property or operating an STR. This is not legal advice.