2026-2032 Affordable Housing Strategy

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Council Adopted the 2026-2032 Affordable Housing Strategy!

Bellevue City Council approved the new 2026-2032 Affordable Housing Strategy in April 2026, which replaces the first plan from 2017. This was the online engagement hub for the Affordable Housing Strategy update. Project materials, including documents and other key information, can be accessed here.

The Affordable Housing Strategy outlines the City’s housing policy goals and strategies. The companion Affordable Housing Action Plan operates as a menu of options to guide future implementation. If you want a quick look at the most important steps, you can read the At A Glance: Strategies and High-Priority Actions.

Background

Bellevue began updating its 2017 Affordable Housing Strategy in November 2024 and approved the new version in April 2026. This updated plan identifies strategies and actions to make sure there is housing for everyone, across incomes and backgrounds.

The strategies within the 2026-2032 plan align under five goal areas: Affordable Housing, Housing Equity, Housing Stability, Housing for Unique Needs, and Supply and Diversity. Guided by the Affordable Housing Strategy, the city aims to:

  • Implement policies in the Bellevue 2044 Comprehensive Plan
  • Build or preserve 5,700 affordable homes in the next ten years
  • Find new funding and resources for affordable housing

The plan was shaped by strong community involvement. The city heard from more than 650 residents and 60 organizations while updating the Affordable Housing Strategy. We published the results of what we heard in our engagement processes in the Phase 1 Engagement Report, Phase 2 Engagement Report, and combined Phase 3 and Final Engagement Report.

Learn More

For more information on the project, see Important Links and Documents in the right column.

Want to learn more about the basics of affordable housing? Check out the Affordable Housing 101 explainer videos under the Important Links sidebar.

Want to stay involved in Affordable Housing Strategy implementation? Subscribe in the top right.

Council Adopted the 2026-2032 Affordable Housing Strategy!

Bellevue City Council approved the new 2026-2032 Affordable Housing Strategy in April 2026, which replaces the first plan from 2017. This was the online engagement hub for the Affordable Housing Strategy update. Project materials, including documents and other key information, can be accessed here.

The Affordable Housing Strategy outlines the City’s housing policy goals and strategies. The companion Affordable Housing Action Plan operates as a menu of options to guide future implementation. If you want a quick look at the most important steps, you can read the At A Glance: Strategies and High-Priority Actions.

Background

Bellevue began updating its 2017 Affordable Housing Strategy in November 2024 and approved the new version in April 2026. This updated plan identifies strategies and actions to make sure there is housing for everyone, across incomes and backgrounds.

The strategies within the 2026-2032 plan align under five goal areas: Affordable Housing, Housing Equity, Housing Stability, Housing for Unique Needs, and Supply and Diversity. Guided by the Affordable Housing Strategy, the city aims to:

  • Implement policies in the Bellevue 2044 Comprehensive Plan
  • Build or preserve 5,700 affordable homes in the next ten years
  • Find new funding and resources for affordable housing

The plan was shaped by strong community involvement. The city heard from more than 650 residents and 60 organizations while updating the Affordable Housing Strategy. We published the results of what we heard in our engagement processes in the Phase 1 Engagement Report, Phase 2 Engagement Report, and combined Phase 3 and Final Engagement Report.

Learn More

For more information on the project, see Important Links and Documents in the right column.

Want to learn more about the basics of affordable housing? Check out the Affordable Housing 101 explainer videos under the Important Links sidebar.

Want to stay involved in Affordable Housing Strategy implementation? Subscribe in the top right.

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  • Share I am concerned about some of our lower-moderate income communities. Particularly the Crossroads area, and likely others I’m not aware of. Does the city of Bellevue have any specific place based strategies to ensure communities are not displaced? on Facebook Share I am concerned about some of our lower-moderate income communities. Particularly the Crossroads area, and likely others I’m not aware of. Does the city of Bellevue have any specific place based strategies to ensure communities are not displaced? on Twitter Share I am concerned about some of our lower-moderate income communities. Particularly the Crossroads area, and likely others I’m not aware of. Does the city of Bellevue have any specific place based strategies to ensure communities are not displaced? on Linkedin Email I am concerned about some of our lower-moderate income communities. Particularly the Crossroads area, and likely others I’m not aware of. Does the city of Bellevue have any specific place based strategies to ensure communities are not displaced? link

    I am concerned about some of our lower-moderate income communities. Particularly the Crossroads area, and likely others I’m not aware of. Does the city of Bellevue have any specific place based strategies to ensure communities are not displaced?

    Derek Lum asked 10 months ago

    Hello, and thank you for your question! One of the overarching goals of the Affordable Housing Strategy is housing stability, and we are looking into actions that create policies and programs so that folks can remain in their homes and communities. Actions under consideration include exploring acquisitions, providing relocation assistance, programs to promote rental maintenance and upkeep, and policies to stabilize rents in income-restricted units. 

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    How do I find out how many unit units I can put on my quarter acre lot in Enitai.

    587 asked over 1 year ago

    Hello, if you have questions about current City development regulations, please contact our land use review staff at landusereview@bellevuewa.gov. If you have questions or would like to learn more about the City's ongoing Middle Housing code amendments, visit Middle Housing Code Amendments | City of Bellevue or contact kmandt@bellevuewa.gov.  

  • Share What steps are being considered to stop builders from tearing down the smaller homes that represent first time buyer and affordable entry point and replacing them with 4000 sqft homes that cost $3 million. We are losing our affordable housing supply and these smaller homes from our housing supply everyday. on Facebook Share What steps are being considered to stop builders from tearing down the smaller homes that represent first time buyer and affordable entry point and replacing them with 4000 sqft homes that cost $3 million. We are losing our affordable housing supply and these smaller homes from our housing supply everyday. on Twitter Share What steps are being considered to stop builders from tearing down the smaller homes that represent first time buyer and affordable entry point and replacing them with 4000 sqft homes that cost $3 million. We are losing our affordable housing supply and these smaller homes from our housing supply everyday. on Linkedin Email What steps are being considered to stop builders from tearing down the smaller homes that represent first time buyer and affordable entry point and replacing them with 4000 sqft homes that cost $3 million. We are losing our affordable housing supply and these smaller homes from our housing supply everyday. link

    What steps are being considered to stop builders from tearing down the smaller homes that represent first time buyer and affordable entry point and replacing them with 4000 sqft homes that cost $3 million. We are losing our affordable housing supply and these smaller homes from our housing supply everyday.

    Bellevue Realtor asked over 1 year ago

    Hello, the City of Bellevue is exploring ways to allow and encourage more housing types (including smaller homes) within low-density residential areas. If you have questions or would like to learn more about Middle Housing as it related to smaller homes and preservation, visit Middle Housing Code Amendments | City of Bellevue or contact kmandt@bellevuewa.gov. 

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    City owned property in Wilburton developed for affordable housing. Where is this property.

    DavidC asked over 1 year ago

    Hello, and thank you for your question! The city is looking into developing affordable housing on two city-owned parcels, one in Wilburton and the other in BelRed. The Wilburton property is formerly a Porsche auto dealership located at 12000 BelRed Road and was purchased by the City of Bellevue in 2014 to support a street improvement project. The BelRed site is located in the BelRed Arts District and is anticipated to support the local arts community. 

  • Share What will Bellevue neighborhoods look like? Will it look like this?https://www.seattletimes.com/opinion/more-concrete-less-green-a-cautionary-tale-about-upzoning-from-south-park/?utm_source=marketingcloud&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=TSA_012725232428+What+happened+to+more+trees_1_27_2025&utm_term=Registered%20User on Facebook Share What will Bellevue neighborhoods look like? Will it look like this?https://www.seattletimes.com/opinion/more-concrete-less-green-a-cautionary-tale-about-upzoning-from-south-park/?utm_source=marketingcloud&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=TSA_012725232428+What+happened+to+more+trees_1_27_2025&utm_term=Registered%20User on Twitter Share What will Bellevue neighborhoods look like? Will it look like this?https://www.seattletimes.com/opinion/more-concrete-less-green-a-cautionary-tale-about-upzoning-from-south-park/?utm_source=marketingcloud&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=TSA_012725232428+What+happened+to+more+trees_1_27_2025&utm_term=Registered%20User on Linkedin Email What will Bellevue neighborhoods look like? Will it look like this?https://www.seattletimes.com/opinion/more-concrete-less-green-a-cautionary-tale-about-upzoning-from-south-park/?utm_source=marketingcloud&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=TSA_012725232428+What+happened+to+more+trees_1_27_2025&utm_term=Registered%20User link

    What will Bellevue neighborhoods look like? Will it look like this?https://www.seattletimes.com/opinion/more-concrete-less-green-a-cautionary-tale-about-upzoning-from-south-park/?utm_source=marketingcloud&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=TSA_012725232428+What+happened+to+more+trees_1_27_2025&utm_term=Registered%20User

    Bellevue Minority asked over 1 year ago

    Hello, and thank you for your question! The article you referenced is related to middle housing code amendments, which is a current city project outside the scope of the 2025 Affordable Housing Strategy. If you have questions or would like to learn more about Middle Housing as it related to green space and tree canopy at Bellevue, visit Middle Housing Code Amendments | City of Bellevue or contact kmandt@bellevuewa.gov.

  • Share What zoning changes are you contemplating for residential neighborhoods? For example, changes to building height, set backs, etc? on Facebook Share What zoning changes are you contemplating for residential neighborhoods? For example, changes to building height, set backs, etc? on Twitter Share What zoning changes are you contemplating for residential neighborhoods? For example, changes to building height, set backs, etc? on Linkedin Email What zoning changes are you contemplating for residential neighborhoods? For example, changes to building height, set backs, etc? link

    What zoning changes are you contemplating for residential neighborhoods? For example, changes to building height, set backs, etc?

    DavidC asked over 1 year ago

    Hello, and thank you for your question! The Affordable Housing Strategy is not specifically tasked will contemplating zoning changes for residential neighborhoods. If any land use code amendments are recommended in the final strategy, they will go through a subsequent Land Use Code Amendment (LUCA) process with further and specific public engagement on the proposed changes.

    Although not part of this project, there are two current City projects that are looking at zoning changes within residential neighborhoods - Middle Housing and Housing Opportunities in Mixed Use Areas (HOMA). You can find information on these projects at Middle Housing Code Amendments | City of Bellevue and Housing Opportunities in Mixed-Use Areas Land Use Code Amendment | City of Bellevue.

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    Hi, what is the best way to give feedback? 80% AMI is not affordable housing.

    Raeann asked over 1 year ago

    Hello, and thank you for your question! The Affordable Housing Strategy will look at actions to build affordable housing for a range of incomes, not just at 80% AMI. If you'd like to give detailed feedback or talk more about your question, you can email the project manager directly at hbahnmille@bellevuewa.gov.

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