SDCI proudly recognizes May as Building Safety Month. Building Safety Month is an international campaign led by the International Code Council to raise awareness about the importance of safe and resilient buildings. Building safety impacts everyone in Seattle, from the homes we live in to the places where we work,… [ Keep reading ]
The 1960s-era Portage Bay Bridge is nearing the end of its functional life. Supported by hollow concrete columns, the four-lane bridge could collapse in a severe earthquake. The Portage Bay Bridge and Roanoke Lid Project (PBB Project) will replace the old bridge with seismically stronger structures that include improved bus/carpool… [ Keep reading ]
SDOT is limiting most construction work in busy areas from June 8 to July 7, 2026, to help keep Seattle moving during the FIFA World Cup. What the Construction Pause means for you By June 7, you may need to stop working and clear the right-of-way if your project restricts… [ Keep reading ]
We’re excited to share that Seattle City Light is offering a new no-cost program for multifamily buildings that are larger than 20,000 square feet. The Multifamily Strategic Energy Management (MSEM) program will launch in March! This coaching and training program will help multifamily buildings lower their energy consumption, prepare to… [ Keep reading ]
Opening a physical location for your business is a major milestone, but the road to opening day can be complicated. From navigating lease negotiations to understanding building codes, the process can be overwhelming. That is why we are excited to launch a new “Opening A Business Location” guide. This resource… [ Keep reading ]
Dear Community Partners: Tuesday, Mayor Bruce Harrell released the 2026 Proposed Budget. In this budget, Mayor Harrell is continuing investments and bold actions to address the needs of our communities and advance our One Seattle priorities. Mayor Harrell’s balanced budget proposal remains focused on strengthening public safety, creating housing affordability… [ Keep reading ]
In June the City’s side sewer permitting and inspection functions partially transitioned from SDCI to Seattle Public Utilities (SPU). This first step is part of a change that is expected to be completed by October 1, 2025. What has changed? Customers shouldn’t have noticed any changes on the front or… [ Keep reading ]
Seattle is facing a housing affordability crisis. As the city grows and development patterns shift, Seattle Public Utilities (SPU) is rethinking how development-related infrastructure is funded — aiming to distribute costs more fairly and equitably across the city. On April 23, 2025, Mayor Bruce Harrell introduced legislation to support housing… [ Keep reading ]
As part of SDCI’s continuing efforts to improve our customers’ experience and to make it easier to contact staff, SDCI has updated and improved our main phone number, (206) 684-8600. SDCI’s main phone number has new triage phone staff to answer general questions or direct your call to an SDCI… [ Keep reading ]
The City of Seattle is upgrading the Seattle Services Portal to a cloud-based platform to improve its reliability and performance. This upgrade will also ensure that our system is always the most current version. As a result, we can bring enhancements and fixes to our customers more quickly. To complete… [ Keep reading ]
