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City of Bellevue, WA Newcomers Guide
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    Newcomers Guide

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    Welcome to Bellevue! Known as a “City in a Park” because of its many parks and trails, Bellevue is the fifth largest city in Washington. The Eastside city spans 33 square miles from Lake Washington to Lake Sammamish. story map

    As part of the Innovation Triangle, Bellevue is the Eastside's high-tech and retail center with gleaming high-rises downtown, a diverse population of approximately 140,000 and schools consistently rated among the best in the country.

    The newcomers guide is also available in print, in six languages.

    • Newcomers Guide (English)
    • 新居民指南 (Chinese)
    • 새로운 주민을 위한 가이드 (Korean)
    • Справочник для приезжих (Russian)
    • Guía para nuevos residentes (Spanish)
    • Hướng Dẫn Dành Cho Người Mới Đến (Vietnamese)

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    Utilities

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    Start water service from Bellevue Utilities, which also provides sewer and drainage services.

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    Schools

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    Determine which school district and school your child or children are attending.

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    Alarms in homes and businesses that alert the police must be registered with the city.

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    Community Centers

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    Bellevue's five community centers and other recreation facilities offer plenty of activities.

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    Police and Fire

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    Protecting you from crime and fire, and helping with medical emergencies.

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    Neighborhoods

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    Find neighborhood profiles, associations, liaisons, improvement programs and much more.

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    City Government

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    The city manager oversees daily operations, with policy direction from the city council.

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    Fun Stuff

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    Swimming, theater, arts classes, golf, youth and adult sports, berry picking and more.

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    Parks and Trails

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    Bellevue has 2,700 acres of parks and open space, offering many options for getting outside.

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    City News

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    Also social media, newsletters and more

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    Libraries

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    King County libraries downtown and in Eastgate, Lake Hills and Crossroads.

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    Stay Connected

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    Connect with the city and request services with our service app, MyBellevue.

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    Register to vote online with the Secretary of State.

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    Register your vehicle, get a driver's license with the state Department of Licensing.

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    Pet licenses are required for dogs and cats eight weeks and older. You can get one several ways.

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    Neighborhood groups and volunteering opportunities.

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    "Bellevue By the Numbers," has contacts for city services and other organizations.

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    • 450 110th Avenue NE
    • Bellevue, WA 98004
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    • Monday-Friday 8 a.m.-4 p.m.

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    • 425-452-6800
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    Language Lines

    • Español (Spanish): 1-844-590-8948
    • 廣東話 (Cantonese): 1-844-537-0364
    • 普通话 (Mandarin): 1-844-590-8945
    • 한국어 (Korean): 1-833-923-3443 
    • ਪੰਜਾਬੀ (Punjabi): 1-844-590-8946
    • Русский (Russian): 1-844-590-8947
    • Tiếng Việt (Vietnamese): 1-833-923-2380 

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