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Join Us for the Seattle Home Fairs

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Once again, SDCI is hosting our popular Seattle Home Fairs. There are going to be two this year! One in the north and one in the south. We moved the Seattle Home Fairs to the fall so we can answer your questions in time for you to apply for, and receive, that construction permit for your planned spring/summer renovation project.

These free events will be jam-packed with useful information about rental housing rules, our permitting and inspection process, emergency preparedness, and much more. Get a jump-start on your home improvement project. Whether you’re a homeowner, landlord, renter, or potential homeowner, the Home Fairs will have something for you. Ask us about our permitting process, inspections, code requirements and rental housing rules. You can also attend lectures on earthquake retrofits, rental regulations, inspections, and trees regulations.

Event Details: 

North Seattle Home Fair
Saturday, October 5, 2024
10:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Meadowbrook Community Center
10517 35th Ave NE, Seattle, WA 98125
RSVPs are appreciated if you are planning to attend

North Seattle Home Fair Lectures:

  • 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. – Earthquake Retrofits
    Join us for an introduction to the new prescriptive plan set for earthquake retrofits and a discussion about what it means to seismically retrofit an existing home.
  • 12:15 – 1:15 p.m. – Inspections 101
    Our inspectors will provide an overview of SDCI’s inspection process.
  • 1:30 – 2:30 p.m. – Renting in Seattle
    Whether you are a renter or a housing provider, there is a lot to know. Renting in Seattle provides information and resources on rental regulations and fair housing laws in the City of Seattle as well as tips and best practices.

South Seattle Home Fair
Saturday, October 19, 2024
10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Filipino Community Center
5740 Martin Luther King Jr Way S, Seattle, WA 98118
RSVPs are appreciated if you are planning to attend

South Seattle Home Fair Lectures:

  • 10:30 – 11:30 a.m. – Earthquake Retrofit
    Join us for an introduction to the new prescriptive plan set for earthquake retrofits and a discussion about what it means to seismically retrofit an existing home.
  • 11:45 a.m. – 12:45 p.m. – New Tree Legislation
    SDCI staff will present an overview of Seattle’s tree regulations, including an update on what’s changed since the new rules became effective on July 30. This session will focus on information most useful for homeowners and tree service providers.
  • 1:00 – 2:00 p.m. – Renting in Seattle
    Whether you are a renter or a housing provider, there is a lot to know. Renting in Seattle provides information and resources on rental regulations and fair housing laws in the City of Seattle as well as tips and best practices.

The venues for both Home Fairs are ADA wheelchair accessible. If you need other specific accommodations, please contact Wendy Shark at wendy.shark@seattle.gov at least a week before each Home Fair.

Cost:
FREE!

For more information about the Seattle Home Fairs contact:

Wendy Shark
(206) 552-3092
wendy.shark@seattle.gov