Departments
44 Departments
Animal Shelter
License, adopt, spay or neuter a pet. Report animal cruelty, contact animal control and volunteer.
(206) 386-7387 (PETS)
Arts & Culture
Get funding for projects, find arts-related jobs and spaces and apply to an artist call.
Auditor
Get answers on how the City effectively and efficiently uses public resources.
Budget Office
View budget reports for City projects and learn about the budget process.
City Clerk
Learn how our city government works, search agendas and legislation and get research assistance.
Civil Rights
Learn about civil rights laws we enforce and the Race and Social Justice Initiative. File complaints.
Community Assisted Response and Engagement (CARE)
Learn about CARE, Seattle’s 911 Center that provides emergency and non-emergency responses.
(206) 625-5011 (For non-emergencies)
Construction and Inspections
Apply for a permit, schedule inspections, learn rental housing rules, and view changes to codes.
Customer Service Bureau
Not sure which service you need? Ask us! We'll get you to the right department or person you need.
(206) 684-CITY (2489)
Economic Development
Help for small businesses, build your startup, shape your business district. Find worker retraining.
Economic and Revenue Forecasts
Learn about the economic and revenue forecasts that inform the City's annual budget process.
Education and Early Learning
Get help paying for child care and preschool. Schools can apply for funding.
Emergency Management
Get information on area hazards and how to prepare. View plans for disaster response and recovery.
Ethics and Elections
Learn about campaign finance, lobbying, and ethics that apply to City officials and employees.
Finance and Administrative Services
Learn rules for doing business with the City, file a damage claim and buy surplus property.
Fire Department
Apply for a fire permit, schedule a fire inspection and plan a fire systems test.
Hearing Examiner
Get a review of a City department’s actions. File appeals and other case types.
Housing
Find low-cost housing and read rules for renters and landlords. View incentives for developers.
Human Resources
Find a City job or internship, and learn about the City's commitment to race and social justice.
Human Services
Learn how the City funds programs for youth and seniors, medical care, housing, and food.
Immigrant and Refugee Affairs
Get legal and citizenship help. Find English classes. View data and list of available services.
Information Technology
Find low-cost internet, devices, and cable; learn about privacy, get funding for technology projects,...
Inspector General
Learn how the City provides oversight to support constitutional and compassionate policing.
Intergovernmental Relations
Learn how the City works with federal, state, regional and tribal governments. See our Sister Cities.
Labor Standards
Get help with meeting labor standards, request an investigation and report a violation.
Library
Get access to books, music, movies, and classes, get a library card and find a library location.
Municipal Archives, City Clerk
Find historic records, photos, maps, audio and videos documenting the City’s past.
Neighborhoods
Get funding for projects, find P-Patch gardens, landmarks and become a community leader.
Office of the Ombud
Confidential resource for all current City employees to help amicably manage conflict.
Parks and Recreation
Find a park, pool or community center. Sign up for activities or reserve a picnic site.
Planning and Community Development
Learn about City planning, equitable development, and Seattle population data.
Police
View crime data, request police reports and crime prevention tips. Find police jobs and locations.
Office of Police Accountability
View our complaint process, file or check the status of a police complaint, and find closed cases.
Public Utilities
Report a missed collection, view rates and pay water, garbage and sewer bills.
Retirement
Request a benefit estimate, meet with a retirement specialist and get help planning for retirement.
Seattle Center
View Seattle Center map, things to do, upcoming events and festivals, and parking information.
Seattle Channel
Watch Council meetings, City press conferences and original civic and cultural programs.
Special Events
Apply for a special event or valet parking permit and review our guidelines for special events.
Sustainability and Environment
Learn about Seattle's climate and environmental programs and goals.
Transportation
Apply for a parking permit, report a pothole, and search for transportation projects.
Waterfront and Civic Projects
View a map of the future waterfront, review design plans and learn how to support the project.
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