Seattle.gov Site Index
2018 On-Street Paid Parking Occupancy interactive page
Seattle Animal Shelter is committed to saving the lives of animals through adoption, foster care, spay and neuter programs, law enforcement and community outreach.
The Office of Arts & Culture envisions a city driven by creativity that provides the opportunity for everyone to engage in diverse arts and cultural experiences.
The Seattle Board of Parks and Recreation Commissioners is a volunteer advisory board established by ordinance. The Board consults with and makes recommendations to the City Council, the Mayor, and the Superintendent regarding Seattle Parks and Recreation's policies for the planning, development and use of the City's park and recreation facilities. And, to provide oversight of the projects, programs, and services undertaken jointly by the City and the Seattle Park District, pursuant to the interlocal agreement between The City of Seattle and the Seattle Park District
The City of Seattle regulates several types of businesses. These businesses require a regulatory license endorsement in addition to a standard Seattle business license tax certificate.
City Budget Office
City Finance is responsible for the financial operations of the City of Seattle.
Seattle City Light - Leading the way in clean, sustainable energy.
The Panel is comprised of nine members drawn from among City Light's customers, to review and assess City Light's strategic plan and provide an opinion on the merits of the plan and future revisions to it to the Mayor and the City Council, and other roles as laid out by Seattle City Ordinance 123256.
Seattle Municipal Archives has links to archives databases, guides, and other valuable resources.
The office of the Seattle City Attorney is committed to providing outstanding legal services to the City of Seattle, improving public safety, and advancing justice for all.
The Office of City Auditor conducts audits of City of Seattle programs, agencies, grantees, and contracts. It also conducts non-audit studies to provide City of Seattle decision makers with timely information.
The Office of the City Clerk is central to government transparency and strives to instill public confidence by ensuring the highest standards of integrity are met throughout the legislative process and management of the public record.
In July 1998, the Mayor and City Council authorized the creation of a Civic Center Master Plan, which was completed in July 1999. The following year, the City of Seattle began work on design and construction of the Civic Center to replace the Municipal Building and Public Safety Building and house the majority of the City's downtown work force in the new Justice Center (opened in fall 2002), City Hall (opened in summer 2003) and the Seattle Municipal Tower (purchased in 1996 and formerly known as "Key Tower"). The project also included a plaza at City Hall, completed in the first quarter of 2005.
Civil Service Commission
Information about the search for leadership to guide newly adopted civilian oversight for Seattle Police
The Seattle Office for Civil Rights (SOCR) works to advance civil rights and end barriers to equity.
Providing community input on proposed Seattle Police Department reforms.
Seattle Municipal Court provides a forum to resolve alleged violations of the law in a respectful, independent and impartial manner.
The Customer Service Bureau helps you get information, request services, resolve problems, and voice an opinion.
Seattle Design Commission
The Domestic Workers Standards Board provides a place for domestic workers, employers, private households, worker organizations, and the public to consider and suggest ways to improve the working conditions of domestic workers.
The mission of the Seattle Department of Education and Early Learning is to ensure that all Seattle children have the greatest opportunity to succeed in school and in life and to graduate from school ready for college or a career.
The Seattle Office of Emergency Management partners with the community to prepare for, respond to, and recover from disasters.
OSE Home
Devoted to promoting Seattle's film and music industries.
Finance and Administrative Services
Seattle Fire Department
Seattle Firefighters Pension Board
The City's fleet management division manages the acquisition, maintenance, and surplus of City vehicles and equipment.
Seattle's Green New Deal Oversight Board
Get a review of a City department’s actions. File appeals and other case types.
The Seattle Office of Housing, an executive office of the Mayor, builds strong healthy communities and increases opportunities for people of all income levels to live in our city.
The Human Resources Department provides human resource services, tools, and expert assistance to departments, policy makers, employees, and the public so that the City of Seattle's diverse work force is deployed, supported, and managed fairly to accomplish the City's business goals in a cost-effective and safe manner.
HSD's Mission: To connect people with resources and solutions during times of need so we can all live, learn, work, and take part in strong, healthy communities.
The Seattle Human Rights Commission was established in 1963 to advocate for justice and equal opportunity, to advise the City of Seattle on human rights issues, and to collaborate with public and private sectors in order to educate them on methods to prevent and eliminate discrimination city-wide.
As a Welcoming City, Seattle is a leader in immigrant integration.
Ensuring that city government provides high-quality customer service to all, including immigrants and refugees living and working in Seattle.
Innovation Advisory Council
The City of Seattle issues general obligation bonds to finance various municipal projects and revenue bonds for each of its publicly owned utilities.
The Labor Standards Advisory Commission is charged with advising the Office of Labor Standards, Mayor, City Council and other City departments on labor standards, including wages, working conditions, safety, and the health of workers. The Commission also provides input and feedback to the Office of Labor Standards on the implementation of labor standards ordinances.
The City of Seattle created a new Office of Labor Standards (OLS). OLS is mandated to implement the City's labor standards for Minimum Wage, Paid Sick and Safe Time, Wage Theft, Fair Chance Employment (limiting the use of conviction and arrest records in employment decisions), Secure Scheduling, Hotel Employees Protections Ordinances, Domestic Workers Ordinance, Commuter Benefits Ordinance, Transportation Network Company Legislation and other laws that the City may enact in the future.
The Seattle Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer (LGBTQ) Commission advises the Mayor, City Council and City departments about issues of concern affecting the LGBTQ community. The Commission recommends policies and legislation, brings LGBTQ communities together with the larger Seattle community through long-range projects, and ensures City departments fairly and equitably address issues affecting and involving Seattle's LGBTQ communities as individuals and as a protected class afforded accessibility and inclusion to the services of the City of Seattle.
Seattle Department of Neighborhoods provides resources and opportunities for community members to build strong communities and improve their quality of life. Through our programs and services, we meet people where they are and help neighbors develop a stronger sense of place, build closer ties, and engage with their community and city government.
OED is your partner for economic success
The Office of Intergovernmental Relations (OIR) promotes the interests of the City of Seattle with Local, Regional, State, Federal and International Governments.
On-Street Paid Parking Occupancy interactive page
The Office of Police Accountability is an independent office which investigates complaints of misconduct involving Seattle Police Department (SPD) employees.
Home page of the Office of Planning & Community Development
Welcome to Seattle Parks and Recreation's web page. Explore more! Keep your ears open for more exciting opportunities for you, your friends and family!
The Seattle Planning Commission works to enhance the quality of life in Seattle.
This is the official home page for the Seattle Police Department.
Get resources and learn the process of obtaining public records.
Public Safety Civil Service Commission
Visit the Purchasing and Contracting page, the portal for all City solicitations, bids, contracts and resources.
We provide centralized real estate services to City decision-makers and departments, as well as the general public. This includes buying, selling or transferring property (formally known as, respectively, "acquisition," "disposition" and "reuse"), and maintaining listings and maps of City-owned properties.
Providing retirement income to City employees and their beneficiaries.
Dedicated to the safety of students who walk and bike to school
The Seattle Department of Construction & Inspections (SDCI) includes permitting, construction inspections, code compliance and tenant protections, and rental housing registration and inspections.
To advise the City on the concerns and needs of the growing bicycling community.
The Seattle Disability Commission (formerly the Seattle Commission for People with disAbilities) advises the Mayor, City Council, and City departments about issues of importance to people with disabilities, recommends policies, practices, and legislation to the City in matters affecting the concerns of people with disabilities, and encourages understanding among people with various disabilities as well as between people with disabilities and the larger Seattle community.
The Seattle Freight Advisory Board advises the Mayor, City Council, and all City departments and offices on all matters related to freight and the impact that actions by the City may have on the freight environment.
On August 5, 2014, Seattle voters approved the Seattle Park District, a metropolitan park district authorized by Chapter 35.61 of the Revised Code of Washington. The Seattle Park District has the same boundaries as the City of Seattle and the Seattle City Council members serve as the Park District's Governing Board. Property taxes collected by the Seattle Park District will provide funding for City parks and recreation including maintaining parklands and facilities, operating community centers and recreation programs, and developing new neighborhood parks on previously acquired sites.
SPD Safe Place
The City of Seattle plays a strong role in helping event planners bring people together safely and successfully in both city-wide and neighborhood events.
Sweetened Beverage Tax Community Advisory Board
Seattle IT is a trusted partner that provides secure, reliable, and compliant technologies enabling the City to deliver equitable and responsive services to the public
Advising the City on all matters of transit.
Seattle Department of Transportation Home Page
The Urban Forestry Commission was established to advise the Mayor and City Council concerning the establishment of policy and regulations governing the protection, management, and conservation of trees and vegetation in the City of Seattle
Seattle Public Utilities Homepage
Other than real estate, disposal of all surplus City-owned property and equipment - such as furniture, computers, industrial material and street signs - is handled through the City of Seattle's central warehouse. Whenever possible, the City offers this surplus property for sale.
Seattle Water Supply Operating Board
The role of the Seattle Women's Commission is to effectively identify and recommend policy, legislation, programs, and budget items concerning women to the Mayor, City Council and City Departments.
File a complaint about: taxis, for-hire or transportation network company services, limos, tow truck companies, parking garages or lots, weighing and measuring equipment. Find a towed car.