It has now been one month since we implemented our new permit, inspection, and complaint system, the Seattle Services Portal (also known as Accela). We acknowledge that these initial weeks have brought many challenges, but the system is working. Since implementation, we have issued 231 construction permits (all types), 1,463 electrical over-the-counter permits, and 60 mechanical permits.
If you are having challenges using the new system, our staff in the Applicant Services Center (ASC) are ready to assist you. In addition, computers are available in our ASC seating area for temporary use if you need help creating a Seattle Services Portal account, logging into your account, or applying for your permit online.
If you do experience any problems, check our issues and resolutions page where we list known issues and provide updates on their resolution status. We currently have updates on:
- Viewing project documents
- Preliminary Assessment Reports
- Submitting Early Design Guidance applications
- Responding to corrections
- Scheduling inspections
- Scheduling intake appointments (intake appointments continue to be booked about 16-18 weeks in the future)
This page is updated regularly, so be sure to check back it frequently. We also have many useful help articles in our Help Center, which will also continue to grow over time.
Thank you for your patience as we continue to resolve known issues. As we work to further enhance this new system, we are confident that we will be in a better position to provide quality service to all SDCI’s customers.