Data and Research

Find tools for your research needs. Get data about living in Seattle. Keep track of our budgets and performance on issues like racial equity and environment.

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General Research Tools

Browse municipal archives

Explore open data

Search city council records

View open budget

Building

Construction and Inspection Resources

Find information about zoning, building permits, records, and licensing.

Energy Benchmarking Map

Track the energy performance of non-residential and multi-family buildings.

Zoned Development Capacity Map

See where there is room for new buildings in Seattle.

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City Performance

Auditor Reports

Read recommendations to improve city services.

City Racial Equity Actions

See the actions we're taking towards racial equity, including plans and contacts.

Election Information

Find guides for voting, campaign finance data, and information about who is campaigning.

Environmental Progress Report

Track our progress towards climate and environmental goals.

Performance Seattle

View data about key topics like safety, affordability, homelessness, and environment.

Public Disclosure Requests

Find commonly requested data and learn how to make a request.

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Finance

City Budget Information

Explore budgets, presentations, and reports.

Democracy Voucher Program

View data about democracy vouchers in dashboards and reports.

Disclosure Reports by Lobbyists

Explore a database of lobbyist information.

Financial Services

See state auditor reports and annual financial reports.

Investor Relations

Get financial information for investors.

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Housing

Affordable Housing Under Development

View visual data of new and upcoming affordable housing.

Comprehensive Plan Dashboard

Monitor housing and employment growth.

Housing Data and Reports

Review reports, policies and documents about housing.

Housing Growth Report

Explore a map showing residential permit activity for the decade.

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Population & Demographics

Immigrant and Refugee Data

Get links to accurate information about immigrants and refugees.

Languages Spoken Map

Explore census data about the languages spoken in Seattle.

Neighborhood and Council District Snapshots

View condensed information about each neighborhood.

Neighborhood Data Map

See census data on a map.

Patterns of People in Seattle and King County

See census data for King County on a map.

Population and Demographic Data

Learn about households, prosperity, housing, race and ethnicity, land use, and neighborhoods.

Public Life Study

See how people use public spaces.

Racial Equity Research

Read analysis, data, and stories about topics like youth wellbeing and food insecurity.

Technology Access Study

See how people use technology and who has access.

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Public Safety

See what fire calls have happened since 12:00 am of the current day.

Municipal Court Data

Find reports on criminal charges, domestic violence, mental health, and court performance.

Police Calls for Service and Crime Maps

See police responses to 9-1-1 calls in the last 24 hours.

Explore information and dashboards about crime and police actions.

See locations and categories of current 9-1-1 calls.

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Transportation

Learn how many Seattleites ride bikes.

Capital Projects Dashboard

Learn about the cost, spending, and timelines of transportation projects.

Levy to Move Seattle

Track progress towards improving travel safety, maintaining streets and bridges, and investing in travel options.

Find maps and information about parking.

Transportation Maps

Find bike routes, parking, curb ramps, and more information to help you get where you're going.

Transportation Reports and Studies

Track performance of transportation projects.

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