Customer Service Support
You can submit applications for all our permit types through the Seattle Services Portal.
For customers who need language assistance or technical coaching, staff assistance is available via virtual meetings, email, phone, and limited in-person help is offered Tuesday-Thursday, 10:30 a.m.-3:00 p.m., at our Customer Information Desk on the Fourth floor of the Seattle Municipal Tower.
Downtown Traffic Control Zone Permits
Downtown Traffic Control Zone Permits
The Downtown Traffic Control Zone Permit allows vehicles 30 feet or longer to operate within the Downtown Traffic Control Zone Monday – Friday, 9AM – 3PM. No permit is required to operate from 7PM – 6AM. Curfews are in effect Monday through Friday from 6AM – 9AM and from 3PM – 7PM.
An oversized vehicle and load permit and/or a Validation Number are required within this zone from 7PM – 6AM. Oversized vehicles and loads shall not operate in this zone from 6AM – 7PM.
How to get a Downtown Traffic Control Zone Permit
In person at the traffic permit counter
Seattle Municipal Tower
700 5th Avenue, 37th Floor Seattle, WA 98104-5043
Monday – Friday, 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM, except holidays
How much does it cost?
$24.00 (Single Trip)
$90 (10-Day)
$180 (30-day)
10 Day and 30 Day permits are granted on a review basis only and must be related to construction.