Housing

Every part of this city is unique and vital to our growth and our ability to sustain what we love about living and working here. Seattle neighborhoods are communities with tremendous passion, knowledge and rich culture.

• Looking for Housing
  relocating to seattle, finding a home, finding an apartment, artists housing...
• Home and Property Owners
  repairs, maintenance, property taxes, conservation, laws...
• Renting
  renters guide, tenant and landlord rights, find a roommate...
• In Your Neighborhood
  community centers, meeting places, parks, libraries, neighborhoods on the net...
• Neighborhood Development
  city planning, non-profit housing development, housing levy, groundbreakings...
• Historic Preservation
  historic seattle, preserving seattle, current projects...

Council Sets in Motion Update of Neighborhood Plans
One-year assessment kicks off city-wide work while three high-priority areas jump immediately into planning.

Mayor's Press Conference: Housing First
Mayor Greg Nickels is proposing an additional $2.1 million in his 2009-2010 budget for permanent housing units for chronically homeless individuals.

City Utility and Service Payment Centers
There are in-person payment sites throughout the city that provide payment services for utility bills, pet license, passports, cable services and more.

Neighborhood News
Neighborhood News travels around the city to bring you new stories from the many unique neighborhoods in Seattle.

Housing Levy
Since 1981, the Seattle Housing Levy has helped a variety of residents find affordable housing in communities throughout the city.

Neighborhoods on the Net
A growing number of Seattle neighborhoods have established Web pages. Links to these pages are provided and sorted by district.

Guide to Maps - Home Improvement
City maps about property lines, side sewers, soil types and utilities.