Neighborhood Development

Department of Planning and Development

Develops, administers, and enforces standards for land use, design, construction, and housing within the city limits. The department is also responsible for long-range planning in Seattle.

• Department of Planning and Development
• Codes
• Planning Services
• Permits
• Publications
• Research

Seattle Office of Housing

Invests in and promotes the development and preservation of affordable housing that offers opportunity for individuals, families and communities to thrive.

• Seattle Office of Housing

Seattle Housing Authority

A public corporation governed by a seven-member citizen commission. SHA provides affordable housing to nearly 23,000 people in the City of Seattle.

• Seattle Housing Authority
• Development
• Housing Programs
• Services for Residents

Non-profit Housing Development

• Housing Development Consortium

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Mayor Announces Program to Help Families Avoid Losing Homes
City of Seattle partners with two nonprofits to help struggling families facing foreclosure.

City Inside/Out: Seattle's Housing Market
C.R. Douglas takes a look at why Seattle's housing market is so expensive, and at a program that gives hope and help to people looking to buy a home.

City Utility and Service Payment Centers
There are in-person payment sites throughout the city that provide payment services for utility bills, pet license, passports, cable services and more.

Neighborhood News
Neighborhood News travels around the city to bring you new stories from the many unique neighborhoods in Seattle.

Housing Levy
Since 1981, the Seattle Housing Levy has helped a variety of residents find affordable housing in communities throughout the city.

Neighborhoods on the Net
A growing number of Seattle neighborhoods have established Web pages. Links to these pages are provided and sorted by district.

Guide to Maps - Home Improvement
City maps about property lines, side sewers, soil types and utilities.