Seattle Department of Construction & Inspections Nathan Torgelson, Director

In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, SDCI closed the in-person Applicant Services Center (ASC).   SDCI has been working to offer new and better ways to connect customers with SDCI expert staff for conversations they’ve missed during the pandemic.  [...]

On December 15, 2021, Mayor Durkan signed Ordinance 126509, which changes the name of “Single Family” zones to “Neighborhood Residential” zones. Seattle’s Land Use Code and the official zoning maps divide the city geographically into zoning [...]

On May 12, SDCI launched a new feature in the Seattle Services Portal that allows applicants to renew their boiler, conveyance, and refrigeration permits 30 days before their 18-month issuance period expires. Prior to this new feature, our customers [...]