As part of your permit application, you may have been asked to complete a Potential Landslide Area Covenant, a Liquefaction-Prone Area Covenant, or a … [Read more...] about Changes to Our Covenant Forms
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Landlord Workshop
Come to City Hall for a landlord workshop, on May 22, that explores all of Seattle’s rental regulations and fair housing laws from move-in to … [Read more...] about Landlord Workshop
OSE BEPS Rulemaking Public Webinars and Building Decarbonization Grants
The Office of Sustainability and Environment (OSE) is hosting a webinar to solicit feedback from stakeholders to inform its drafting of the Building … [Read more...] about OSE BEPS Rulemaking Public Webinars and Building Decarbonization Grants
April Publication Update
Tips Updated Director’s Rules Draft … [Read more...] about April Publication Update
Seattle Proclaims Month of May as Building Safety Month
Seattle marks 60th anniversary of 1965 earthquake with renewed call for unreinforced masonry retrofits amid federal and state setbacks On the 60th … [Read more...] about Seattle Proclaims Month of May as Building Safety Month
March Publication Update
Updated Tips … [Read more...] about March Publication Update
Small Business Support with Dedicated Permit Services
We, in coordination with Seattle Office of Economic Development, continue to offer dedicated permit services to tenants of vacant street-level … [Read more...] about Small Business Support with Dedicated Permit Services
New Director’s Rule Published for the Green Building Standard
We’ve offered builders and developers benefits like extra floor area and height, in exchange for meeting green building standards for 16 years. These … [Read more...] about New Director’s Rule Published for the Green Building Standard
Volunteers Needed for Seattle’s Construction Codes Advisory Board
We’re looking for 3 people to join our Construction Codes Advisory Board (CCAB). We’re seeking civic-minded individuals with diverse perspectives and … [Read more...] about Volunteers Needed for Seattle’s Construction Codes Advisory Board
Code Interpretations for Fire Wall Continuity Rescinded
Based on recent discussions with architects and consultation with the International Code Council, SDCI has withdrawn two Construction Code … [Read more...] about Code Interpretations for Fire Wall Continuity Rescinded
Support House Bill 1810: URM Identification and Retrofit Funding
House Bill 1810, to identify and incentivize earthquake retrofits of Unreinforced Masonry (URM) buildings, has been introduced to the Appropriations … [Read more...] about Support House Bill 1810: URM Identification and Retrofit Funding
New Guide to Help Reduce Multifamily Building Permit Application Errors
During the permitting process, we often see recurring mistakes in applications such as Incorrect addresses across an application, incomplete … [Read more...] about New Guide to Help Reduce Multifamily Building Permit Application Errors