Planning and Development in Seattle

DPD Permits

The Department of Planning and Development offers several types of permits, and the application process is relatively specific to each type. Learn about the process and get tools for your application.

DPD Resource Center

Department of Planning and Development's Resource Center is a clearhouse of publications, forms, zoning, codes, public notices, permit information and records.

City Green Building

City Green Building is located within the Seattle Department of Planning and Development (DPD) to best serve the private sector and to capture green building opportunities with more permitted construction projects.

DPD GIS

DPD GIS offers interactive maps using Seattle GIS data and Microsoft Virtual Earth.

Seattle's Population and Demographics

The City's Population & Demographics website provides population, housing and geographic data, reports, and other information for Seattle and its neighborhoods.

DPD Online Tools

Department of Planning and Development has several online tools that allow our customers to access information, make inspection requests, pay permit fees or submit comments, all from the home or office.

Design Resources

Find design tools and resources from Department of Planning and Development, Seattle City Light, Seattle Parks, the Seattle Design Commission.

Parcel Data

Use this search tool to find parcel information, including a simple parcel map, for a selected parcel within the Seattle city limits.

Electrical Permits Online

The online system allows you to apply, pay for and self-issue certain types of electrical permits in real time when no plan review is required.