22,601 permits from 2,590 contractors across 14 kinds of work in Bellevue and the small cities it issues permits for, October 2023 through September 2026: about 7,534 a year. Electrical is the biggest trade with 8,025 permits. The busiest month for filings is July.
Firms are distinct business names on the file. A linked usual filed value opens what that work costs. Finished is the share of permits a year or more old that the city closed out. Days to finish run from issue to the city's completion date, not from application.
| Trade | Permits | Firms | Active last 12 mo | Usual filed value | Finished | Days to finish | Busiest month |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical | 8,025 | 781 | 493 | — | 83.3% | 45 | July |
| HVAC & Mechanical | 5,650 | 570 | 309 | — | 73.7% | 76 | June |
| Plumbing | 1,727 | 358 | 202 | — | 84.6% | 190 | July |
| Water Heater | 1,402 | 127 | 65 | — | 66.6% | 32 | August |
| Side Sewer | 1,386 | 296 | 140 | — | 90.5% | 189 | May |
| EV Charger | 1,257 | 295 | 165 | — | 89.6% | 14 | June |
| Remodel | 675 | 394 | 139 | $40,000 | 74.6% | 216 | April |
| Tree Removal | 630 | 136 | 94 | — | 36.0% | — | July |
| Generator | 508 | 176 | 87 | — | 87.6% | 31 | December |
| Fire Sprinkler | 464 | 40 | 22 | — | 94.2% | 199 | May |
| Roofing | 333 | 92 | 41 | — | 91.9% | 41 | July |
| New Home | 194 | 102 | 53 | $948,071 | 61.7% | 568 | January |
| Addition | 177 | 151 | 55 | $125,000 | — | 364 | July |
| Deck & Patio Cover | 173 | 137 | 34 | $24,360 | 92.1% | 205 | May |
The file we publish splits exactly into the last 12 months on file and the 24 months before them, so these are 12-month periods ending September 2026, not calendar years. Per year scales each period to 12 months. Counts cover the 14 kinds of home work we track, not every permit Bellevue issues.
| Period | Months | Permits | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2023–Sep 2025 | 24 | 15,230 | 7,615 |
| Oct 2025–Sep 2026 (last 12 months) | 12 | 7,371 | 7,371 |
Share of filings by month, 100 = an average month (the thin line). The 9 biggest trades (every trade with 500 or more permits), October 2023 through September 2026. A tall bar is a busy month at the permit counter, which usually means a longer wait for a contractor.
8,025 permits · busiest July, quietest November
5,650 permits · busiest June, quietest September
1,727 permits · busiest July, quietest December
1,402 permits · busiest August, quietest June
1,386 permits · busiest May, quietest September
1,257 permits · busiest June, quietest November
675 permits · busiest April, quietest January
630 permits · busiest July, quietest September
508 permits · busiest December, quietest May
| Trade | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical | 92 | 92 | 97 | 112 | 115 | 111 | 121 | 107 | 83 | 102 | 74 | 94 |
| HVAC & Mechanical | 94 | 89 | 89 | 98 | 108 | 119 | 112 | 94 | 86 | 107 | 101 | 102 |
| Plumbing | 115 | 101 | 113 | 97 | 94 | 104 | 139 | 104 | 83 | 108 | 76 | 67 |
| Water Heater | 117 | 80 | 101 | 88 | 118 | 74 | 100 | 121 | 89 | 108 | 93 | 110 |
| Side Sewer | 111 | 90 | 103 | 101 | 112 | 98 | 111 | 98 | 80 | 109 | 89 | 98 |
| EV Charger | 102 | 94 | 104 | 100 | 96 | 116 | 109 | 116 | 104 | 84 | 74 | 102 |
| Remodel | 71 | 105 | 116 | 155 | 80 | 103 | 117 | 103 | 85 | 98 | 71 | 96 |
| Tree Removal | 95 | 76 | 97 | 86 | 114 | 120 | 149 | 95 | 74 | 90 | 86 | 118 |
| Generator | 135 | 90 | 113 | 73 | 61 | 61 | 66 | 61 | 85 | 104 | 125 | 224 |
For each trade, the month with the most permit filings and the month with the fewest, October 2023 through September 2026. Trades do not all peak together, so the busy season depends on the job. Busiest is not the same as best: these are counts of filings, not prices or weather, though a quiet month at the permit counter can mean contractors have more room in the schedule.
July: Bellevue electrical permits peak in July (121 against an average month of 100, about 10% of a year's filings); November is the quietest (74). That is from 8,025 permits, October 2023 through September 2026. If you can choose when to schedule electrical work, November has the fewest filings; the usual permit then takes 45 days from issue to sign-off. Busiest is not the same as best: this counts filings, not prices or weather, and we have no prices by month. See the electrical chart →
June: Bellevue HVAC & mechanical permits peak in June (119 against an average month of 100, about 10% of a year's filings); September is the quietest (86). That is from 5,650 permits, October 2023 through September 2026. If you can choose when to schedule HVAC work, September has the fewest filings; the usual permit then takes 76 days from issue to sign-off. Busiest is not the same as best: this counts filings, not prices or weather, and we have no prices by month. See the HVAC & mechanical chart →
July: Bellevue plumbing permits peak in July (139 against an average month of 100, about 12% of a year's filings); December is the quietest (67). That is from 1,727 permits, October 2023 through September 2026. If you can choose when to schedule plumbing work, December has the fewest filings; the usual permit then takes 190 days from issue to sign-off. Busiest is not the same as best: this counts filings, not prices or weather, and we have no prices by month. See the plumbing chart →
August: Bellevue water heater permits peak in August (121 against an average month of 100, about 10% of a year's filings); June is the quietest (74). That is from 1,402 permits, October 2023 through September 2026. If you can choose when to schedule water heater replacement, June has the fewest filings; the usual permit then takes 32 days from issue to sign-off. Busiest is not the same as best: this counts filings, not prices or weather, and we have no prices by month. See the water heater chart →
May: Bellevue side sewer permits peak in May (112 against an average month of 100, about 9% of a year's filings); September is the quietest (80). That is from 1,386 permits, October 2023 through September 2026. If you can choose when to schedule side sewer work, September has the fewest filings; the usual permit then takes 189 days from issue to sign-off. Busiest is not the same as best: this counts filings, not prices or weather, and we have no prices by month. See the side sewer chart →
June: Bellevue EV charger permits peak in June (116 against an average month of 100, about 10% of a year's filings); November is the quietest (74). That is from 1,257 permits, October 2023 through September 2026. If you can choose when to schedule EV charger installation, November has the fewest filings; the usual permit then takes 14 days from issue to sign-off. Busiest is not the same as best: this counts filings, not prices or weather, and we have no prices by month. See the EV charger chart →
April: Bellevue remodel permits peak in April (155 against an average month of 100, about 13% of a year's filings); January is the quietest (71). That is from 675 permits, October 2023 through September 2026. If you can choose when to schedule a home remodel, January has the fewest filings; the usual permit then takes 216 days from issue to sign-off. Busiest is not the same as best: this counts filings, not prices or weather, and we have no prices by month. See the remodel chart →
July: Bellevue tree removal permits peak in July (149 against an average month of 100, about 12% of a year's filings); September is the quietest (74). That is from 630 permits, October 2023 through September 2026. If you can choose when to schedule tree removal work, September has the fewest filings. Busiest is not the same as best: this counts filings, not prices or weather, and we have no prices by month. See the tree removal chart →
December: Bellevue generator permits peak in December (224 against an average month of 100, about 19% of a year's filings); May is the quietest (61). That is from 508 permits, October 2023 through September 2026. If you can choose when to schedule generator installation, May has the fewest filings; the usual permit then takes 31 days from issue to sign-off. Busiest is not the same as best: this counts filings, not prices or weather, and we have no prices by month. See the generator chart →
May: Bellevue fire sprinkler permits peak in May (132 against an average month of 100, about 11% of a year's filings); September is the quietest (36). That is from 464 permits, October 2023 through September 2026. If you can choose when to schedule fire sprinkler work, September has the fewest filings; the usual permit then takes 199 days from issue to sign-off. Busiest is not the same as best: this counts filings, not prices or weather, and we have no prices by month.
July: Bellevue roofing permits peak in July (122 against an average month of 100, about 10% of a year's filings); November is the quietest (61). That is from 333 permits, October 2023 through September 2026. If you can choose when to schedule roofing work, November has the fewest filings; the usual permit then takes 41 days from issue to sign-off. Busiest is not the same as best: this counts filings, not prices or weather, and we have no prices by month.
January: Bellevue new home permits peak in January (155 against an average month of 100, about 13% of a year's filings); November is the quietest (50). That is from 194 permits, October 2023 through September 2026. If you can choose when to schedule new home construction, November has the fewest filings; the usual permit then takes 568 days from issue to sign-off. Busiest is not the same as best: this counts filings, not prices or weather, and we have no prices by month.
July: Bellevue addition permits peak in July (176 against an average month of 100, about 15% of a year's filings); August is the quietest (54). That is from 177 permits, October 2023 through September 2026. If you can choose when to schedule a home addition, August has the fewest filings; the usual permit then takes 364 days from issue to sign-off. Busiest is not the same as best: this counts filings, not prices or weather, and we have no prices by month.
May: Bellevue deck & patio cover permits peak in May (166 against an average month of 100, about 14% of a year's filings); November is the quietest (69). That is from 173 permits, October 2023 through September 2026. If you can choose when to schedule a deck build, November has the fewest filings; the usual permit then takes 205 days from issue to sign-off. Busiest is not the same as best: this counts filings, not prices or weather, and we have no prices by month.
Top 10 by permits pulled in the last 12 months, all trades. This is volume, not quality: a busy firm is not a careful one. Pick what you value on the compare page to build a ranking.
| Contractor | Trades | Last 12 mo | All permits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gene Johnson Plbg Htg Elec LLC | Electrical, HVAC & Mechanical, Plumbing, Water Heater, Side Sewer, EV Charger, Generator | 338 | 973 |
| Fast Water Heater Company | Electrical, HVAC & Mechanical, Plumbing, Water Heater, EV Charger | 274 | 876 |
| Bob's Heating & Air Cndtng LLC | Electrical, HVAC & Mechanical, Water Heater | 221 | 637 |
| Washington Energy Svcs Co LLC | Electrical, HVAC & Mechanical, Plumbing, Water Heater, EV Charger, Generator | 213 | 658 |
| All Climate Heating & A/C | Electrical, HVAC & Mechanical, Water Heater, EV Charger | 189 | 519 |
| Greenwood Htng & Home Services | Electrical, HVAC & Mechanical, Plumbing, Water Heater, Side Sewer, EV Charger, Generator | 180 | 538 |
| Brennan Heating & A/C LLC | Electrical, HVAC & Mechanical, Plumbing, Water Heater, Side Sewer, EV Charger, Generator | 156 | 548 |
| Washington Generators LLC | Electrical, HVAC & Mechanical, Water Heater, EV Charger, Generator | 103 | 253 |
| South West Plbg & Wtrhtrs LLC | Electrical, HVAC & Mechanical, Plumbing, Water Heater, Side Sewer, EV Charger, Generator | 101 | 207 |
| Provident Electric Inc | Electrical, EV Charger, Generator | 93 | 381 |
Each permit counted at its property's ZIP code, October 2023 through September 2026, for the 14 kinds of home work we track. All 5 ZIP codes with 100 or more permits; each opens permits by trade and the most active contractors there.
Source: City of Bellevue permits on single-family homes and condo units. The window is October 2023 through September 2026; a permit filed after that isn't here yet.
A filed value is what the contractor wrote on the permit when they applied. It is not a quote and not the final bill.
Counts are permits, not jobs: one job can need several permits, and one permit can cover several visits. 86.9% of the 2,590 firms on the file match an active license at Washington L&I contractor registration and electrical and plumbing contractor license data; the match goes by name and can miss one.
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