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Seattle Department of Construction & Inspections news and events

Consolidated Billing for Annual Inspections Can Save You Hours of Processing Time!

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SDCI has simplified the way we bill customers for annual equipment inspections. Starting May 11, 2023, billing for annual inspections is consolidated by site—meaning customers will now receive one email and invoice for all inspections performed at their property.

If you manage equipment in Seattle such as elevators, boilers, or pressure vessels, you will find that the new process provides everything you need up front that’s needed to make a payment. You no longer need to navigate through multiple emails and webpages.

New Billing Procedures for SDOT Review Charges on DPD Shoring Permits

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Starting January 1, 2011, SDOT will collect fees directly from customers when SDOT review is required on a DPD shoring permit. Customers with projects that require SDOT shoring review that start BEFORE January 1, 2011 will begin receiving monthly invoices in February 2011 for SDOT review charges incurred in the prior month. DPD will collect outstanding fees on projects with SDOT review charges that were incurred prior to January 1, 2011 at the time of permit issuance.

New Monthly Billing for Land Use Projects

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DPD is moving toward a monthly billing process for land use applications. When implemented, later this fall, monthly invoices will be sent for land use projects which accrue fees during any given month. Invoices will be sent to the financially responsible party who will have 30 days to pay the invoice and avoid the cancellation and collection process.

Land Use Billing Project

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The DPD Land Use program is preparing to implement a monthly billing system to support the Master Use permit (MUP) process. Fees for MUPs are charged at an hourly rate, and can vary based on design considerations, project complexity, public interest, appeal hearings, and customer’s preparedness.