SDCI published three updated Tips on tenant relocation, property information research, and buildings unfit for habitation. … [Read more...] about January Publication Updates
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Members sought for Seattle’s Design Review Boards
Passionate about design or architecture? Mayor Bruce Harrell is looking for qualified candidates to fill 26 upcoming openings on the City of Seattle’s … [Read more...] about Members sought for Seattle’s Design Review Boards
SDCI Opens Information Desk
SDCI is pleased to announce it has opened an information desk on the 4th floor of the Seattle Municipal Tower at 700 5th Avenue. The fastest way to … [Read more...] about SDCI Opens Information Desk
Parcel Data Viewer Retired
SDCI has officially retired the Parcel Data Viewer tool. We retired the Parcel Data Viewer tool because it was critically out of date. In attempting … [Read more...] about Parcel Data Viewer Retired
2024 Fee Changes
On January 1, 2024, SDCI will be implementing an inflationary increase of 2% to most fees. These fee increases will result in an SDCI base hourly rate … [Read more...] about 2024 Fee Changes
Comment Opportunity for Updated Tree Requirements Tip
The Seattle Department of Construction and Inspections (SDCI) recently updated several of our Tips related to the Tree Protection Code (SMC 25.11) to … [Read more...] about Comment Opportunity for Updated Tree Requirements Tip
New Energy Storage System Requirements
SDCI is pleased to announce that we will be supporting the Seattle Fire Department (SFD) with the addition of some new steps in our permitting … [Read more...] about New Energy Storage System Requirements
Master Use Permits’ Lifespan Extended to 6 years, Simplified Renewal Process
Seattle is experiencing challenging conditions. This is affecting the ability of people who have permits or will soon obtain permits to start their … [Read more...] about Master Use Permits’ Lifespan Extended to 6 years, Simplified Renewal Process
Home Fair Presentations Now Available
We’ve finally posted all the videos and related information from October’s virtual Home Fair presentations. Check them out on our Home Fair web page! … [Read more...] about Home Fair Presentations Now Available
Seattle URMs: 2023 Year in Review
Reflecting on seismic activity in 2023, nine deadly and damaging earthquakes occurred globally. In February, Turkey and Syria experienced two … [Read more...] about Seattle URMs: 2023 Year in Review
December Publication Updates
We updated five Tips, published a final Director's Rule on relocation assistance eligibility, and rescinded several outdated Director's Rules. … [Read more...] about December Publication Updates
SDCI Launches Zendesk for Tenant Relocation Assistance Holds
We launched Zendesk for developers and owners needing assistance with tenant relocation (TRAO) holds on their permits. Zendesk offers a new way for … [Read more...] about SDCI Launches Zendesk for Tenant Relocation Assistance Holds