Note: We corrected the January 30 agenda after this was originally published.
The Seattle Department of Construction and Inspections will be hosting our popular Seattle Home Fairs online on Saturday, January 30, 2021 and Saturday, February 6, 2021. Both dates will have morning sessions (10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.) and afternoon sessions (1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.) Our virtual home fairs will be full of useful information about our permitting process, inspections, renting in Seattle, and much, much more.
Our January 30 Seattle Home Fair will have a series of presentations on the following topics:
- 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. (RSVPs are appreciated.)
- Landslide preparation
Learn how to prevent landslides on your property. - Tree regulations
Learn about tree rules and how we enforce our tree codes. - Accessory dwelling units
Learn about accessory dwelling unit rules, permitting, and addressing issues.
- Landslide preparation
- 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. (RSVPs are appreciated.)
- Earthquake home retrofit
Learn how to protect your home in case of an earthquake. - Drainage and site development
Learn about drainage requirements and how to prevent soil erosion during your project. - Rental housing
Learn about landlord and tenant rights and responsibilities. - Floor Area Ratios in single-family zones
Learn about some new single-family standards on how to calculate floor area ratio and how it relates to lot coverage.
- Earthquake home retrofit
During these presentations, you’ll have a chance to hear from our expert staff on some of our most requested topics. After the presentation, you can ask questions specific to your project, property, or situation.
Still have follow-up questions, or just want to drop in and ask about your project? Our February 6 Seattle Home Fair is a drop-in Q&A format covering:
- 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. (RSVPs are appreciated.)
- Electrical inspections
Ask questions to help you plan your project and successfully pass your electrical inspection. - Site inspections/soil erosion issues
Ask questions about what site inspections you may need for your project and how to prevent soil erosion on your site. - Code compliance
Ask about junk storage, car parking, tree cutting, weeds and vegetation, rental housing standards, and similar topics.
- Electrical inspections
- 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. (RSVPs are appreciated.)
- Building inspections
Ask questions to help you plan your project and successfully pass your building inspection. - Construction and land use permitting process
Ask about our construction permitting process, land use submittals, and development site issues. - Rental housing
Ask about landlord and tenant rights and responsibilities.
- Building inspections
Each of these sessions offers you the chance to get an expert answer to your questions to help you successfully complete your project and understand our permitting process and code requirements.
Mark these dates on your calendar now and stay tuned for more information. Keep an eye on our website and our newsletter for specific times and meeting links.
We can’t wait to see you there!