Bellevue City Council 2024-2026 PrioritiesCouncil Priorities
Council Priority #1: Customer Service, Access and TransparencyCouncil Priority #2: Brand IdentityCouncil Priority #3: Arts FundingCouncil Priority #4: Affordable Housing Strategy UpdateCouncil Priority #5: City-Owned PropertyCouncil Priority #6: Accessory Dwelling Unit PermittingCouncil Priority #7: Old Bellevue PreservationCouncil Priority #8: EastrailCouncil Priority #9: Diversity Advantage Plan UpdateCouncil Priority #10: Community EngagementCouncil Priority #11: Human ServicesCouncil Priority #12: Homelessness Prevention and Support Programming
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Council Priority #5: City-Owned Property
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Description

Council Priority #5: Identify and implement strategies to facilitate use of city-owned property for affordable housing development. 

Period

Q2-26

Priority Status

On Track

Priority Status Legend

On Track |   Completed | Delayed/On hold | Not Started

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Progress Updates

Wilburton TOD: The Predevelopment Agreement was fully executed by all parties on April 22.  Bellwether is now preparing entitlement materials and is in the process of enrolling in the city’s affordable housing fee reduction and expedited permitting programs. The developer also received a $2M predevelopment funding award through the 2025 Housing Stability Program. The city is finalizing funding agreements with Bellwether for the predevelopment award.  

 

Kelly TOD: City Council approved the Predevelopment Agreement and draft Ground Lease with BRIDGE Housing on June 23rd, documents will be fully executed by the end of June 2026. The next step is negotiation of a Public-Private Partnership Development Agreement to confirm minor code departures needed for the proposed project.  

Look Ahead

OH anticipates that both BRIDGE Housing and Bellwether Housing will apply for City, county, and state funding in Q3/4 2026. 

Milestones

Completed
Strategy Development & Engagement
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Completed 10/8/25
Completed
Outreach and engagement with development community regarding three city-owned sites
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Completed 3/31/25
Completed
Coordinate and engage internal departments around a proposal evaluation process for three city-owned sites
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Completed 10/8/25
Completed
Finalize the selection of development teams for three city-owned sites
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Completed 10/8/25
Completed
Proposal Review & Development
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Completed 9/30/25
Completed
Advertise availability of three city-owned sites
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Completed 3/31/25
Completed
Evaluate proposals for three city-owned sites
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Completed 9/30/25
Completed
Identify development teams for three city-owned sites
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Completed 9/30/25
On Track
Development Process
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10/1/25 - 12/31/26
On Track
2026 Funding Applications from Developers Due in the Fall
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10/1/25 - 9/30/26
On Track
Developer Due Diligence and Conceptual Design
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10/1/25 - 12/31/26
On Track
Contract Negotiations and Council Approval
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1/2/26 - 9/30/26

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