City launches ‘Better Buildings’ service hub

Published June 5 2026

Supports sustainability efforts for multifamily properties

The City of Bellevue is launching a suite of free services aimed at helping multifamily building owners comply with state sustainability requirements and expanding renter access to sustainable amenities.

The city will host an informational webinar on Wednesday, June 24, noon-1 p.m., to discuss the Better Buildings service hub and opportunities for properties to expand their sustainability practices. Register at Better Buildings to attend.

Services offered through Better Buildings include both current and new sustainable city programming aimed at supporting multifamily properties and their tenants. These optional services and assistance include:

• Clean Buildings Incentives Program: The expanded program now helps multifamily buildings comply with the Washington State Clean Buildings Act by benchmarking energy use, developing plans to reduce energy use and identifying energy efficiency opportunities.
• Energy Smart Eastside: This regional partnership between the cities of Bellevue, Redmond, Issaquah, Mercer Island, Kirkland and Sammamish is dedicated to helping property owners switch their heating and cooling systems to energy-efficient heat pumps through guidance and incentives.
• Recycle Right: In partnership with Republic Services, this program supports waste reduction through waste audits, tenant education, signage and recycling and composting infrastructure support for multifamily properties, helping owners to improve waste diversion and meet Washington's Organics Management Law requirements.
• ChargeReady Bellevue: Offers technical assistance to support multifamily building owners and property managers looking to install electric vehicle charging infrastructure. Support includes site assessments, electrical load analysis, cost estimates and funding guidance.
• Choose Your Way Bellevue: Provides transportation resources and outreach supporting alternatives to single-occupancy driving, including transit, vanpool, carpool, biking and walking programs.
• Water Conservation: Delivers free water-saving programs and rebates, including turf replacement incentives, irrigation system assessments, water efficiency tools, leak detection resources and additional rebates through partners such as Puget Sound Energy.

The Better Buildings program reflects the city's ongoing commitment to sustainability and its support for building owners and tenants to participate in the actions outlined in the Sustainable Bellevue Plan. For more information, visit the new hub at Better Buildings or contact [email protected].