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Apply for a Building-Related Permit
Including construction, demolition, land use, mechanical, electrical, sewer, boiler, and elevator/escalator.
Apply for A Safe Routes to School Mini Grant
Grants of up to $1,000 for walking and biking encouragement programs.
Apply for a Street Use Permit
Street Use offers more than 60 types of permits for use, occupation and/or construction in the public right of way.
Apply for Tenant Relocation Assistance
Landlords must offer tenants relocation assistance if tenants must move due to redevelopment or certain code [...]
Apply for the Rental Housing Program
Funds for the development of affordable rental housing in Seattle.
Ask a Building Permit Question
This question and answer service is for general questions about building permits.
Ask a Land Use Question
Ask about Land Use, including site-specific questions.
Change Water Service (for Developers)
Utility information for developers changing services.
Check Fire Permit Application Status
Check the status of a Fire Permit issued by the City of Seattle.
Correct a Notice of Violation
What to do if you receive a warning, citation, Notice of Violation, Emergency Order, or other enforcement document.
Find Building Code and Rules
Get answers to common code questions.
Find City Light Construction Projects
Seattle City Light at work in your neighborhood.
Find Construction Activity in your Neighborhood
Find permit and complaint status, zoning, or activity in your neighborhood.
Find Property Complaint Status
Find permit and complaint status, zoning, or activity in your neighborhood.
Find Utility Projects in City Streets
The UPC coordinates construction in city streets to minimize impacts.
Find Utility Services (for Businesses)
Seattle Public Utilities has a suite of services for businesses.
Find Your Zoning (map)
Find zoning, construction and land use permits, complaints, and registered residential rental properties.
Get Free Weatherization Services
For Seattle homeowners and rental property owners, if they meet income qualifications.
Get New Water Services
Development Services Office helps developers and homeowners to obtain new water services.
Get Utility Hookups for New Construction
New connection to Seattle’s water supply system or upgrades to existing water service.
Log In to the Seattle DCI Project Portal
Conduct permitting business online with Seattle DCI.
Look up Permit Counter Wait Times
See the estimated wait times for in-person visits.
Make a Property or Building Complaint
Identify potential violations of housing, land use, construction, and other codes.
Pay Building & Land Use Fees
Pay building and land use permit fees online.
Register a Rental Property
Improving and preserving safe and healthy housing for all Seattle renters.
Renew your Trade License
Renew steam, boiler, refrigeration and gas piping licenses online.
Request a Fire Plan Review
Request review of architectural plans and shop drawings for fire protection systems.
Resolve a Permit Disagreement
Resolve a dispute about our permit process and about policy or technical code issues.
Schedule a Building Inspection
Inspections for all permits to confirm various steps in the construction and installation process.
Schedule a Fire Code Inspection
Schedule a Fire Code inspection for new construction and building remodels.
Schedule Fire Protection System Testing
Guidelines for testing and repairing fire and life safety systems, and notification to SFD for out-of-service systems.
Search Permit & Property Records
Construction and Land Use permits and projects.
Search the Land Use Code
The Land Use Code is developed by Seattle DCI planners to regulate the use of land in Seattle.
Search the Seattle Fire Code
The Seattle Fire Code is enforced by the Seattle Fire Department.
View Active Seattle Development Projects
The Shaping Seattle: Buildings Map provides information about active Seattle development projects.
View SDCI GIS
SDCI GIS includes map data for buildings, parcels, environmental critical areas, zoning, trees and more.
9 Programs
Benchmarking and Reporting
Tracks energy performance for buildings 20,000 sq. ft. or larger.
Green Building Incentives
Permitting assistance in exchange for high performing and sustainable projects.
Incentive Zoning
Creates affordable housing through land use code incentives.
Lighting Discounts (in Store)
Discounts on energy-efficient lighting.
Multifamily Tax Exemption
Provides tax exemption for affordable housing set asides in new construction.
Priority Hire
Improves access to construction employment and training for workers in need of family-wage jobs while minimizing [...]
Rental Housing Program
Funds affordable apartment buildings.
Rental Registration and Inspection Ordinance
Helps ensure that all rental housing in Seattle is safe and meets basic housing maintenance requirements.
Trade Licensing
Seattle DCI's trade licensing program tests and licenses those working with boilers, refrigeration, and gas piping [...]