Source: Building Connections

After years of planning, October 1 marks the official transfer date of side sewer work from SDCI to Seattle Public Utilities (SPU). The SPU team has … [Read more...] about Side Sewer Work Transfers to Seattle Public Utilities

What’s changing? A new over-the-counter (OTC) sprinkler permit option is now available in the Seattle Services Portal. Projects on existing systems … [Read more...] about New Sprinkler OTC Permits: Faster Process, Lower Cost

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

Dear Community Partners:  Tuesday, Mayor Bruce Harrell released the 2026 Proposed Budget. In this budget, Mayor Harrell is continuing investments … [Read more...] about Mayor Harrell’s 2026 Proposed Budget for SDCI

What’s Happening? On June 30, 2025, Seattle implemented the HB1337 and HB1110 Compliance Bills (Ordinances 127211 and 127219), proposed by Mayor … [Read more...] about How to Roll Existing Projects Forward Using New Zoning Regulations for ADUs and Middle Housing

We are retiring the Zoning Map Books webpage on Friday, September 19. We’ll continue to provide zoning data through the SDCI Property Information Map … [Read more...] about Retiring Zoning Map Books Webpage on September 19

Nominate an individual and/or Board or Commission for a City of Seattle Civic Engagement Recognition Award. The City of Seattle’s 73 Boards and … [Read more...] about Civic Engagement Recognition Awards

Join us at the Seattle Home Fair at the Filipino community center on November 8, 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., for face-to-face help from City experts who … [Read more...] about Save the Date for the 2025 Home Fair on November 8

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

On July 20, we joined local leaders and community partners for a powerful walking tour of Unreinforced Masonry (URM) buildings in Pioneer Square and … [Read more...] about Bricks, Shakes, and Legislative Stakes: A Walk Through Seattle’s Most Vulnerable Buildings

We’re very excited to announce that our new Permit and Site History Research Tool is now live – visit our Research a Project website for the link!  … [Read more...] about Our New Permit & Site History Research Tool is Now Live!

Join us at the Seattle Home Fair at the Filipino community center on November 8, 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., for face-to-face help from City experts who … [Read more...] about Save the Date for the 2025 Seattle Home Fair