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1. Seattle Code Adoption - What & Why http://seattle.gov/construction-and-inspections/codes/changes-to-code/seatt ... Proposing potential changes for Seattle’s construction codes. What’s Happening Now? SDCI’s anticipated completion of the adoption and ...
2. SEPA Review Threshold Update - What & Why http://seattle.gov/construction-and-inspections/codes/changes-to-code/sepa- ... The City adopted amendments to the land use code (Title 23) and environmental review thresholds in Title 25 of the Seattle Municipal Code. ...
3. Shoreline Master Program Update - What & Why http://seattle.gov/construction-and-inspections/codes/changes-to-code/shore ... Shoreline Master Program Update - What & Why What's Happening Now? Washington State Department of Ecology requires all cities to have ...
4. Solid Waste Storage and Access - What & Why http://seattle.gov/construction-and-inspections/codes/changes-to-code/solid ... Seattle Public Utilities is proposing to update solid waste storage and access amendments in Section 23.54.040 of the Land Use Code. ...
5. Stormwater Code and Manual Update 2026 - What & Why http://seattle.gov/construction-and-inspections/codes/changes-to-code/storm ... Our proposed 2026 Stormwater Code and Manual update is scheduled to be effective in July 2026. What's Happening Now?  Our proposed ...
6. Street Activation - What & Why http://seattle.gov/construction-and-inspections/codes/changes-to-code/stree ... SDCI is proposing legislation to add more flexibility to the Land Use Code to help fill empty spaces in existing buildings. What's ...
7. Unreinforced Masonry Buildings - What & Why http://seattle.gov/construction-and-inspections/codes/changes-to-code/unrei ... Retrofiting brick buildings to meet current codes can protect public safety, preserve historical buildings, and help Seattle recover faster ...
8. Animal Codes http://seattle.gov/construction-and-inspections/codes/common-code-questions ... Our codes regulate the number and type of animals you are allowed to keep at home. See also:  Noise Codes What Is It? Our codes ...
9. Construction Without a Permit http://seattle.gov/construction-and-inspections/codes/common-code-questions ... You need to get a permit for most construction projects. See also:  Land Use Code What Is It? You need to get a permit for most ...
10. Deposit Returns http://seattle.gov/construction-and-inspections/codes/common-code-questions ... The City of Seattle has rules about when a landlord is allowed to keep a security deposit, and when the landlord must return the deposit to ...
11. Evictions http://seattle.gov/construction-and-inspections/codes/common-code-questions ... Eviction means your landlord can legally put you out of your house. To evict you, your landlord must file a civil law suit against you in ...
12. Floating Residences http://seattle.gov/construction-and-inspections/codes/common-code-questions ... Seattle's shoreline regulations limit residential uses on the water. As part of the updated Shoreline Master Program, our code has ...
13. Home Business Rules http://seattle.gov/construction-and-inspections/codes/common-code-questions ... You’re allowed to run a business out of your home in Seattle as long as it doesn’t interfere with other residents in the neighborhood. See ...
14. Housing Cost Increases http://seattle.gov/construction-and-inspections/codes/common-code-questions ... Housing costs include: rent, parking fees, storage fees, etc. Property owners must give 180 days' notice before raising housing costs. See ...
15. Illegal Living Units http://seattle.gov/construction-and-inspections/codes/common-code-questions ... Illegal units are living spaces, usually apartments including separate kitchens and bathrooms, that were installed without a permit and may ...
16. Junk Storage, Cars, & Illegal Dumping Rules http://seattle.gov/construction-and-inspections/codes/common-code-questions ... You are not allowed to store junk outdoors on your property. Junk can be used materials, scrap metal or car parts, construction debris, ...
17. Move-In Charges http://seattle.gov/construction-and-inspections/codes/common-code-questions ... The City of Seattle limits the amount of money that a landlord can charge a renter to move into a rental. What Is It? The City of ...
18. Noise Codes http://seattle.gov/construction-and-inspections/codes/common-code-questions ... Our Noise Code limits outdoor noise including that generated by machines and work activity. See also:  Noise Code What Is It? ...
19. Notice to Enter a Rental Unit http://seattle.gov/construction-and-inspections/codes/common-code-questions ... State and City law requires both landlords and renters to be reasonable about seeking and granting access to a rental unit. What Is It? ...
20. Parking and Car Storage Rules http://seattle.gov/construction-and-inspections/codes/common-code-questions ... We regulate 1) where you can park cars on your property and 2) how many cars can be stored on your property. See also: Junk Storage, Cars ...
21. Pests http://seattle.gov/construction-and-inspections/codes/common-code-questions ... Our housing code requires rental housing to be free from insect and rodent infestation. See also:  Problems With Your Rental Unit What ...
22. Pets http://seattle.gov/construction-and-inspections/codes/common-code-questions ... Our code allows property owners to charge renters a pet damage deposit. What Is It? Seattle has rules about what a landlord can charge a ...
23. Problems With Your Rental Unit http://seattle.gov/construction-and-inspections/codes/common-code-questions ... In Seattle, rental units must be maintained to ensure: structural integrity and security; proper heat and ventilation; functional electrical ...
24. Property Line Disputes http://seattle.gov/construction-and-inspections/codes/common-code-questions ... Property line disputes are disagreements between neighbors about the location of their property line and whether structures have been built ...
25. Rental Agreements http://seattle.gov/construction-and-inspections/codes/common-code-questions ... There are three types of leases you can enter into with a landlord. All leases have specific rules that the landlord and renter must follow. ...