Residential parking zone permits for zone 1 (in Surrey Downs) are being renewed. Existing permits are valid until March 31, 2023. If you are a resident of zone 1 and would like new or renewed parking permits, please apply online. To receive RPZ permits, you must have proof of residency in zone 1 (i.e. utility bill, rent receipt, driver’s license) as well as copies of vehicle registrations for each vehicle you own that needs a permit. This rule applies to all applicants, regardless of whether you have permits now or are a first-time applicant. There is no charge for these permits.
Residential parking management addresses neighborhood concerns with non-resident vehicles parked in neighborhoods adjacent to businesses, schools and other public facilities (A Guide to Bellevue Parking Laws). This program has two components — general parking restrictions and residential parking zones.
A neighborhood may be eligible for zoned or general parking restrictions if it regularly experiences a significant amount of spillover parking from adjacent businesses or is near major generators of parked cars (high schools, shopping malls, etc.). Both types of restrictions require majority support from neighborhood residents, as well as City Council approval.
General Parking Restrictions
With general parking restrictions, no permits are issued. All vehicles, including residents and their guests, are not allowed to park on the street during the time indicated. If residents in a neighborhood do not need on-street parking during the day, general parking restrictions are the best option because they are easier to enforce. Bellevue parking regulations are listed on the police traffic services page. If you want to request police action for problems related to speeding vehicles, traffic or parking issues in Bellevue, you can make a traffic service request.
Residential Parking Zones
A residential parking zone is an area established by a city ordinance to restrict non-residential parking on neighborhood streets. Residents and their guests are exempt from the restrictions if they park legally and display an RPZ permit (apply for RPZ permit).
RPZ frequently asked questions
Am I eligible to apply for an RPZ permit?
You must live within one of the following residential parking zones to receive an RPZ permit.
- RPZ 1: Surrey Downs
- RPZ 2: Interlake High School
- RPZ 3: Bellevue High School
- RPZ 4: Bellewood
- RPZ 6: Sammamish High School
- RPZ 7: 111th Ave NE and NE 12th St
- RPZ 8: Main and 110th Ave SE
- RPZ 9: West Bellevue
- RPZ 10: Mockingbird Hill
- RPZ 11: Kelsey Creek
- RPZ 14: Bellevue College
- RPZ 15: NE 14th St and NE 15th St between 110th Ave NE and 112th Ave NE
- RPZ 16: 123rd Ave NE, south of NE 8th St
- RPZ 18: Allen Road
Can I transfer my RPZ permit to someone else?
No. Selling, transferring, counterfeiting, or purchasing RPZ permits may lead to a $250.00 fine (BCC 11.23.029).
Can I park for more than 24 hours in an RPZ?
How much are RPZ permits?
Assuming you are a resident and reside within an RPZ boundary, there is no fee to procure a permit.
What do I need when I apply for an RPZ permit?
You need to complete and sign the application, provide a photocopy/scan showing proof of residence (e.g. driver’s license, utility bill, rent receipt), and provide a photocopy of Washington Vehicle Registration.
How do I apply for a residential parking zone (RPZ) permit?
What happens if I lose my RPZ permit?
Call 425-452-6457 or email bellevuentss@bellevuewa.gov to request a new permit. Your old permits will be invalidated and thus unusable should you find them in the future.