Bellevue, WA · King County
Functional Equivalent to a Family Application
This application is for property owners or their authorized agents seeking a City of Bellevue determination that more than four unrelated adults live as a functional equivalent of a family.
What this form is
The application asks the Development Services Director to determine whether a group of more than four unrelated adults living in a dwelling unit operates in a manner functionally equivalent to a family. It collects property and resident details, asks about shared living arrangements, and requests supporting records for the questionnaire responses. If the dwelling is rented, the form asks applicants to include a copy of the lease agreement.
Who needs it
Property owners or authorized agents seeking a determination for more than four unrelated adults living together in a Bellevue dwelling unit should complete this application.
How to submit it
Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
About notarization
This application is signed and dated without a notary; the signer certifies the information is true and correct, and no sworn or notarized attachment is specified.
How to submit this form
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Download The Application
Download the Functional Equivalent to a Family Application.
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Complete The Application
Enter the property and resident information and answer the questions about the household’s living arrangements.
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Gather Supporting Documents
Include supporting documentation for the questionnaire responses and, if the dwelling is rented, a copy of the lease agreement.
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Sign And Submit
Sign and date the certification, then submit the application to the city department named on the form.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the Functional Equivalent to a Family Application?
- It asks the Development Services Director to determine whether more than four unrelated adults living in a dwelling unit operate in a manner functionally equivalent to a family.
- Who completes this Bellevue application?
- The property owner or the owner’s authorized agent completes the application and provides information about the property and adult residents.
- Do I need a notary for the Functional Equivalent to a Family Application?
- No. The application is signed and dated without a notary. The signer certifies that the information is true and correct; no sworn or notarized attachment is specified.
- How do I submit the Functional Equivalent to a Family Application?
- Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
Need something notarized?
This Functional Equivalent to a Family Application doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Bellevue form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.