Learn about rental housing rules, utility assistance programs, permits, inspections, and more.
Once again, the Seattle Department of Construction and Inspections (SDCI) is hosting the popular Seattle Home Fair in your community. Have a construction project and need help? Need some guidance on renting? Want to know what’s going on in your community? Ask an expert for free at the Seattle Home Fair on October 24! Connect face-to-face with City experts who can guide you through permits, inspections, code requirements, rental housing rules, and more.
When: October 24, 9:30 AM – 3:30 PM.
Where: Rainier Beach Community Center
What to Expect
Whether you’re a homeowner, renter, landlord, or planning your first project, you’ll find practical information and helpful people ready to answer your questions:
- Ask building experts about construction codes and when you need a “subject-to-field” inspection.
- Learn more about what you can do to retrofit your home for an earthquake.
- Discover the City’s utility assistance programs and what they can do for your household.
- Learn about the new rental junk fee ban.
With 20+ areas of expertise and over three hours of live learning sessions, the Seattle Home Fair is your chance to learn how to use our services and work within City processes to achieve your project goals.
Lecture Schedule
- Earthquake Retrofit | 10:00 – 11:15 AM
Own a home built before the ‘80s? Learn how to get it earthquake ready in our retrofit session. - Rental Junk Fee Ban | 11:45 – 1:00 PM
Learn about the new junk fee ban and what you need to disclose upfront to a new tenant. - How Does the Code Impact You and Our Community | 1:30 – 2:45 PM
Learn about the basics of housing codes, Rental Registration & Inspection Ordinance (RRIO), and property standards.
RSVP and Stay Updated
Check out our Home Fair site for full details and don’t forget to RSVP!