Source: Building Connections

It’s important to understand which Seattle codes apply to your property to better plan your project. Seattle’s construction and land use codes … [Read more...] about Research Your Property to Understand Code and Site Requirements

Landlords, housing providers, and property managers needing guidance on Seattle’s rental regulations can now quickly find the help they need by … [Read more...] about New Resource for Landlords/Housing Providers

The Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT) is updating how Urban Forestry review and inspection charges are billed for Street … [Read more...] about Update on Urban Forestry Review Costs 

Tips Updated Director’s Rules … [Read more...] about July Publication Updates

The revised Seattle Stormwater Code and Seattle Stormwater Manual became effective July 1, 2026. That means, projects with a completed application on … [Read more...] about Revised Seattle Stormwater Code and Seattle Stormwater Manual Effective July 1, 2026

We played a vital role in transforming Seattle Stadium into a world-class venue for FIFA World Cup 2026.  A major focus of our work involved reviewing … [Read more...] about SDCI Plays Vital Role in Transforming Seattle Stadium for the FIFA World Cup

Seattle’s tree protection regulations include limits on tree removal and may require tree replacement as part of a development permit. Tier 2 … [Read more...] about Seattle’s Tree Protection Regulations Include Limits on Tree Removal and May Require Tree Replacement as Part of a Development Permit

Tips Updated Pulled from Circulation … [Read more...] about June Publication Updates

Seattle’s housing costs continue to rise alongside the cost of building new homes. While many factors contribute to these trends, the City can … [Read more...] about Can AI speed construction permitting in Seattle? What we learned from testing automated application screening.

On the first day of May at a warehouse in SODO, Mayor Katie Wilson cut the wood ribbon with a chainsaw to celebrate the opening of the Salvage Lumber … [Read more...] about Seattle’s Salvage Lumber Warehouse is Now Open

Our Code Compliance Inspectors play a key role in keeping Seattle’s housing safe. Most inspections are complaint based, meaning we respond when … [Read more...] about How Housing Inspections Protect Tenants: Complaint‑Based Enforcement and What We Look For

As warmer weather arrives, our code enforcement inspectors are seeing a sharp increase in overgrown vegetation affecting sidewalks, rights‑of‑way, and … [Read more...] about Seasonal Vegetation Overgrowth – What We’re Seeing This Season