In a decisive move to combat the affordable housing crunch, the City of Bellevue has unfurled a new financial lifeline for developers willing to take up arms against this growing challenge. Starting immediately, those who toil in the trade of affordable housing construction can tap into a pool of permit review and inspection fee waivers-a clear signal that the city is putting its weight behind attempts to multiply the stock of lower-cost dwellings. The door is now open for applications, as confirmed in a recent release from the City of Bellevue.