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Changes to the Preliminary Assessment Report

Starting May 1, 2025, you’ll notice some changes to the Preliminary Assessment Report (PAR). The content isn’t changing but the location of some of it will be moving. A PAR is a preliminary review of Master Use Permit projects and new construction applications by SDCI, the Seattle Department of Transportation,… [ Keep reading ]

Changes to Our Covenant Forms

As part of your permit application, you may have been asked to complete a Potential Landslide Area Covenant, a Liquefaction-Prone Area Covenant, or a Peat Settlement-Prone Area Covenant. We’ve removed the suggested insurance language from the forms, and we’ve modified the signature page. We’ll still accept the older versions of the covenants…. [ Keep reading ]

Landlord Workshop

Come to City Hall for a landlord workshop, on May 22, that explores all of Seattle’s rental regulations and fair housing laws from move-in to move-out. This 4-hour workshop starts at 10:00 a.m., breaks for lunch at noon and resumes at 1:00 p.m. until 3:00 p.m. We’ll have guests from Seattle City… [ Keep reading ]

OSE BEPS Rulemaking Public Webinars and Building Decarbonization Grants

The Office of Sustainability and Environment (OSE) is hosting a webinar to solicit feedback from stakeholders to inform its drafting of the Building Emissions Performance Standard (BEPS) Director’s Rule May 22, from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Register here. Looking for financial support to get your building ready for BEPS?… [ Keep reading ]

April Publication Update

Tips Updated Director’s Rules Draft

Seattle Proclaims Month of May as Building Safety Month

Seattle marks 60th anniversary of 1965 earthquake with renewed call for unreinforced masonry retrofits amid federal and state setbacks On the 60th anniversary of the devasting 1965 Seattle earthquake, the City is reaffirming its commitment to seismic safety and resilience through the retrofitting of unreinforced masonry (URM) buildings, which are… [ Keep reading ]

March Publication Update

Updated Tips

Small Business Support with Dedicated Permit Services 

We, in coordination with Seattle Office of Economic Development, continue to offer dedicated permit services to tenants of vacant street-level storefronts in downtown Seattle and small businesses citywide. This program aims to support businesses by assisting them in efficiently navigating the permit process and reducing delays. The intent is to… [ Keep reading ]

New Director’s Rule Published for the Green Building Standard

We’ve offered builders and developers benefits like extra floor area and height, in exchange for meeting green building standards for 16 years. These incentives have helped create thousands of certified green buildings in Seattle, thereby reducing greenhouse gas emissions that contribute to climate change. We recently published draft Director’s Rule… [ Keep reading ]

Volunteers Needed for Seattle’s Construction Codes Advisory Board

We’re looking for 3 people to join our Construction Codes Advisory Board (CCAB). We’re seeking civic-minded individuals with diverse perspectives and experience with building design, development or construction. Deadline to apply is end-of-day April 30, 2025. If you are interested in serving on the CCAB, fill out an application and… [ Keep reading ]