DPD is committed to providing good customer service to its applicants. The permit turnaround data is updated monthly online and can be viewed at www.seattle.gov/dpd/toolsresources/ (go to “Turnaround / Approval Times 2014”).
Type of Permit | Goal | May 2014 Performance |
Simple Building IP* | 80% in 48 Hours | 94.90% |
Medium Construction IP | 80% in 2 Weeks | 53.8% (86.2% in 3 weeks) |
Complex Construction IP | 90% in 8 Weeks | 68.7% |
Construction Issuance | 90% in 120 Days | 91.4% |
Master Use Permit Decisions | 80% in 120 Days | 83.6% |
*IP: Initial Plan Review by DPD staff