Seattle Home Fair
November 2025 Home Fairs
Join us at the Seattle Home Fair at the Filipino community center on November 8, 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., for face-to-face help from City experts who specialize in permits, inspections, code requirements, and rental regulations.
This year, we are partnering with the Seattle Department of Transportation to offer right-of-way permitting assistance and the Department of Neighborhoods to share community space project opportunities for a one-stop shop experience for all your project needs.
Whether you’re a homeowner, landlord, renter, or potential homeowner, the Home Fairs have something for you. Don’t forget to RSVP to let us know you’re coming!
What to Expect
Whether you’re a homeowner, renter, landlord, or planning your first project, you’ll find practical information and helpful people ready to answer your questions:
- Ask building experts about construction codes and when you need a “subject-to-field” inspection.
- Learn more about what you can do to retrofit your home from an earthquake.
- Get tips on reducing your environmental impact through energy efficiency.
- Discover what’s now required for a legal rent increase in Seattle.
- Explore what you can do in your community with Neighborhood match funds
With 20+ areas of expertise and over 6 hours of live learning sessions, the Home Fair is your chance to learn how to work within City processes and achieve your project goals.
Lecture Schedule
- 9:30-11:00 | Earthquake retrofit - Own a home built before the ‘80s? Learn how to get it earthquake-ready in our retrofit session.
- 10:30-12:00 | Seattle Tree Codes - Learn about Seattle’s tree regulations, plus get resources and contacts for tree inspection, permits, and maintenance.
- 11:30-1:00 | How Does The Code Impact You And Our Community? - Join us to learn the basics of housing codes, RRIO, and property standards.
- 12:30-2:00 | Seattle City Light Residential Programs - Learn about the simple and affordable things you can do now to increase renewable energy in our region.
- 1:30-3:00 | Rent Stabilization - Rent rules are changing; learn what’s legally required to raise rent, give notice, and meet service requirements.
Getting there
- Location: Filipino Community Center: 5740 Martin Luther King Jr Way S, Seattle, WA 98118
- Driving: Parking is limited, but street parking is available.
- Public Transit: The Columbia City Light Rail Station is a 15-minute walk or two bus stops away on Route 106.
Language Access
On-site Interpretation will be available.
- La interpretación estará disponible.
- 將提供口譯服務.
- Sẽ có sẵn phiên dịch.
- Magkakaroon ng interpretasyon.