Welcome
Thank you for your interest in having an event in the City of Bellevue. Using this system, you can submit and update information, track the status of your application, and print a copy of your final application all from the convenience of your home or office, 24 hours a day.
The online application has been designed to assist event organizers in the development of event plans that comply with local, state, and federal codes, laws, policies, and regulations governing activities associated with the production and management of special events.
What requires a Special Event Permit?
There are many unique events held in Bellevue each year. When does it become a requirement that an event receives a Special Event Permit? If either of the following two statements applies to an event you are planning, you need to submit an application and have your event reviewed by the Special Events Committee.
The event is held on public streets, sidewalks, walkways, or on other publicly owned property, and is over 500 people in attendance per day, or interferes with normal vehicular or pedestrian traffic and/or requires the use of City services.
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The event is on private property and cannot be self-contained (i.e. parking spills over onto public property) and/or requires the use of City services.
How to Apply
The Application of Intent is the first step of the application process. The Application of Intent must be submitted no less than 90 days prior to the event date. Once submitted an Event Sponsor must pay the $62.00 non-refundable application fee. Typical approval of date, time, and location will be received after Committee review, which can take up to 30 days.
If you have questions about the process or need assistance, our professional staff will be happy to assist. Contact the Special Events Committee at SEC@bellevuewa.gov.
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