Maps
Centralized access to Seattle maps, including zoning and parcel information, aerial photographics,  city landmarks, environmental designations, special overlay districts, and more is available below: 

  • DPD Activity Locator (beta) - view permitting activity in Seattle from 7/2005 to present using Microsoft's Virtual Earth mapping technology
  • DPD GIS - build, view, and print map displays using online Seattle GIS data; includes an integrated property research tool
  • DPD GIS (beta) - view Seattle GIS data using Microsoft's Virtual Earth mapping technology
  • Engineering Wind Map - resource for engineers designing structures for wind loads in Seattle
  • Parcel Data - view parcel information in Seattle, including simple parcel maps
  • Side Sewer Cards & Maps - search for side sewer cards, lateral maps, and aerial photographs for selected parcels within Seattle
  • SPU GIS Map Counter Services - link to website for the Seattle Public Utilities' GIS map counter, located in the DPD Public Resource Center
  • Zoning Maps - Seattle zoning, landmarks and plat changes

Online Search & Reports

  • Permits & Complaints - includes project, permit, inspection and code violation information for Seattle properties (1983-present)
  • Historic records - includes development permits and related documents, plans, and code violations (1890s-present); available from DPD Microfilm Library 
  • Land Use Information Bulletin - view and search public notices of Seattle land use activities -- applications, decisions, and other actions
  • If you have zoning/land use questions, visit our online Land Use Question & Answer Service. You may also meet in person with a land use planner by visiting our Applicant Services Center.
  • Design Review - view upcoming and past design proposals for commercial and multifamily development projects

Permit Issuance & Approval Reports

Other Inspection Records