Forms & Resources

Information provided to the City of Seattle is considered a public record and may be subject to public disclosure. For more information, see the Public Records Act, RCW Chapter 42.56.

Water Availability Certificate 

• Water Availability Certificate (WAC) Request 
• WAC issued before March 28, 2020: Utility system improvement determination review request (pdf)
• WAC issued after March 28, 2020: Water system improvement determination review request

New water services

• Water Service Application and Agreement (pdf)
• Request for Additional Water Services (pdf)
• Disclosure of Environmental Conditions Addendum (pdf)
• Water Meter Reset Application (pdf)
• Track your tap request
• Development Charges - Water (pdf)
• DSO charge menu (pdf)
• Example small water service utility site plan (pdf)
• Site plan markup tools (pdf)
• Certificate of Insurance Example (pdf)

Hydrants

• Hydrant Flow Request
• Hydrant Rental Permit Application (pdf)
• Hydrant permit requirements (pdf)

Water main installations

Initiation

• Request for Utility System Improvement Contract (pdf)
• Acknowledgement of contribution for water main (pdf)
• Property Owner Installed Water Main Checklist (pdf)
• Contractor information developer-installed water main (pdf)
• Insurance sheets for developer's contractor (pdf)
• Water quality checklist (pdf)

Design

• Requesting hydrant flow test
• General notes for 4- through 12-inch water mains (pdf)
• Selective notes for 4- through 12-inch water mains (pdf)
• Easements (pdf)
• Sample easement conditions (pdf)

Pre-construction

• SPU Pre-Construction Meeting Notice (pdf)
• Transfer of ownership (pdf)

Construction

• Contractor information developer-installed water main (pdf)
• Developer installed water mains flow chart (pdf)
• Insurance sheets for developer's contractor (pdf)
• Property owner application to change water system distribution (pdf)
• Property Owner Installed Water Main Checklist (pdf)
• Water quality checklist (pdf)

Drainage and wastewater information

• Apply for a sewer submeter
• Core Tap Procedures for Storm and Sewer Mains
• Drainage and wastewater (DWW) utility protection notes (pdf)
• Preliminary Assessment Report (PAR) issued before March 28, 2020: Utility system improvement determination review request (pdf)
• PAR issued after March 28, 2020: Drainage & wastewater improvement determination review request
• Request to enter a maintenance Hole (pdf)
• Tip 507, Build-Over and/or Re-Route Review and Approval Process

Latecomer Agreement

• Latecomer Agreement Application Form (pdf)
• Cost Estimating Worksheet (xlsm format)
• Exhibit B - Assessment Reimbursement Area Parcel Roll (xlsm format)
• Latecomers Agreement New Assign - Contact Information form (pdf)

Construction and demolition

• Green building permit incentives
• Hauling requirements
• Waste diversion report

Maps

• Side sewer cards & maps – find lateral maps, aerial photographs, and side sewer cards
• Water and sewer map – research utility access for properties
• GIS Maps - request custom maps
• Property & Building Activity – find permit and construction activity

Records and publications

• CAD resources
• Permit & property records search
• Records Vault
• Standard Specifications & Plans
• Design Standards & Guidelines

Other resources

• Get started on a construction project, apply for a Preliminary Assessment Report (PAR) via the SDCI Project Portal
  
• Email the SDCI’s Side Sewer & Drainage Counter at sidesewerinfo@seattle.gov
• Apply for or check the status of an SDOT street use permit
• SDOT Street Improvement Permit Resources
• King County’s Industrial Wastewater Discharge Approvals
• Contact the Washington Utility Notification Center before you dig