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Helps ensure that all rental housing in Seattle is safe and meets basic housing maintenance requirements.   All rental property owners in Seattle must register their properties with the city.   Inspectors will make sure all registered properties comply with minimum housing and safety standards at least once every 10 years.   RRIO will help improve and maintain the quality of Seattle's rental housing over time. The program will benefit Seattle residents by:    - Preserving neighborhoods and quality of life   - Educating property owners, inspectors, and renters about the RRIO standards and encouraging proper maintenance of rental housing   - Ensuring all rental properties meet the same minimum standards through periodic inspections   - Creating clear communication methods between rental property owners and the City in the event of emergencies

Provides basic government services for the city of Kirkland.   Services include permits available through website.   Extensive information about construction, land use permits and business licenses is available on this city's website.   Status of permit can be tracked online at the website.   Specific questions can be directed to the city online via the "Our Kirkland" portal or app. Passport applications are processed at City Hall.

Provides basic city services for residents of the city of Shoreline.   Services include city administration, human resources, government-community relations, parks and recreation, finance, information services, public works, building and land use permits and planning and development,  neighborhood support, human services funding and referrals.

Provides applications and registration information for: - Neighborhood Matching Fund - Business license tax certificate - Voter registration - Collision reports - Property tax exemptions - Pet licenses

Takes complaints and investigates situations that include: - Accumulation of junk and debris - Clearing or grading without permits - Construction without a permit - Dangerous or open-to-entry buildings - Illegally placed mobile homes or factory-assembled structures - Irresponsible or hazardous development - Livestock infractions - Open wells and other hazardous conditions - Operation of an illegal business - Storage of junk cars - Zoning code infractions Investigates possible code violations.    Operates a 24-hour telephone hotline for reports of serious violations of environmental laws during off hours. The hotline allows staff to react and halt damage.

Provides basic city services for residents of the city of Des Moines, including building permits.   Business license and Community Development Permit packages are available on the website.

Provides basic city services for the City of Medina.   Oversees permit applications and reviews land use codes.   The city of Bellevue provides fire protection, water and sanitary sewer services to the residents of the city of Medina. Medina City Hall is a Passport Acceptance Facility and assists with and accepts passport applications by appointment only.

Administers most codes and ordinances dealing with construction and development in the city of Issaquah. Permit Center coordinates the review of land development use proposals by city departments and issues all construction permits.

Provides applications and registration information for: - Neighborhood Matching Fund - Business license tax certificate - Voter registration - Collision reports - Property tax exemptions - Pet licenses

Provides basic government services for the city of Snoqualmie, including Police, Fire, Communications, Emergency Management, Building, Community Development, Planning and Public Works Departments. Residents can apply for building permits or pay city utility bills online.

Provides basic government services, including parks and recreation, utility billing, business permits, animal licenses, community development, and construction permits and inspections.   Bothell municipal code is on the city website.

Provides applications and registration information for: - Neighborhood Matching Fund - Business license tax certificate - Voter registration - Collision reports - Property tax exemptions - Pet licenses

Provides applications and registration information for: - Neighborhood Matching Fund - Business license tax certificate - Voter registration - Collision reports - Property tax exemptions - Pet licenses

Provides applications and registration information for: - Neighborhood Matching Fund - Business license tax certificate - Voter registration - Collision reports - Property tax exemptions - Pet licenses

Provides applications and registration information for: - Neighborhood Matching Fund - Business license tax certificate - Voter registration - Collision reports - Property tax exemptions - Pet licenses

Provides basic city services for the city of Renton.   The Planning/Building and Public Works Department oversees the design, construction, inspection and operation and maintenance of the city's infrastructure and land development proposals. Reviews land use and offers building permit applications.   Neighborhood program matches city staff members with neighborhood groups to provide a contact point between the city and residents.   Interpreter services available for municipal court proceedings at city hall. Contact city clerk for interpreter information. Website provides updated information about Cedar River flooding.

Provides basic government services for the city of Tukwila, including building permits, public works, boards and commissions, and community development.

Provides basic city services, including building and land use permits, notary services(no wills or real estate documents) and licenses.   This city is an authorized Passport Acceptance Facility and assists with applications for U. S. Passports. Passport applications are accepted at City Hall.

Department of Construction and Inspections (SDCI) housing and zoning inspectors respond to complaints about:   -  Minimum housing standards -  Land use violations -  Shorelines -  "Just cause" eviction -  Vacant and unfit buildings -  Lock-outs -  Rent increases without proper notice -  Landlord or property manager retaliation -  Landlord or property manager entering a unit without both notice and consent -  Prohibiting tenant organizing -  Landlord or property manager harassment Health and safety are the department's first priorities for investigation and resolution of reported violations.    Health concerns include tenant complaints about conditions that may cause mold in rental units, such as excessive moisture. Seattle’s Housing and Building Maintenance Code (HBMC) contains requirements designed to keep building occupants dry and warm. In a building maintained in compliance with code requirements, all components of the building including foundation, roof, walls and windows are reasonably weather tight, watertight and damp-free.   SDCI conducts inspections of the property named in the complaint and contacts the landlord. SDCI sets a time frame for voluntary resolution.   Code compliance specialists will take cases that violate housing codes, and will require rescission of bad eviction notices and correction of unsafe or unpermitted housing conditions. The law department will eventually sue violators if necessary. Also performs investigations of illegal evictions.   New enforcement for leases entered into after 1/15/17. Refer if: -  The landlord requires security deposit/nonrefundable move-in fees that are more than first month's rent   -  The landlord requires nonrefundable move-in fees other than for tenant screening report, cleaning at termination of tenancy, criminal background check, or credit report   -  The landlord requires a pet deposit that is more than 25% of first month's rent or any other pet fee/rent -  The landlord refuses to enter payment plan for security deposit/nonrefundable move-in fees, pet deposit, or last month's rent -  The deposit not returned and no move-in checklist was signed by landlord and tenant at move-in -  No statement of deposit or deposit returned 21 days after tenant moved out   Advance notice may be needed for an interpreter.

Manages governmental administrative, police, parks, arts, permit and planning services. Administrative services answers questions concerning services, codes and regulations. Administers laws and regulations and provides voter registration forms and pet licensing. Offers permit services, including building, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, right-of-way, conditional use and variance permits. Issues city business licenses. City planning services include code enforcement, code interpretation, shoreline permit processing and building inspections. City maps are available at a minimal cost. For information on property tax exemptions for senior citizens and people with disabilities, please contact King County for eligibility at Senior Exemption Portal (kingcounty.gov)

Provides basic city services for Town of Beaux Arts Village residents.   Mayor-Council is the form of government for this town.   The Planning Commission assists the Town Council in land use and zoning issues.   Meeting notices are posted on the town website and bulletin boards so residents may see agenda and meeting locations. Shoreline use permits are required.   Contracts with Bellevue Fire Department and King County Sheriff's Office (Beaux Arts Village Precinct No. 3) to provide additional services

Provides basic government services to the city of Issaquah, including information on development laws. Other services include: - permits - parks - drain - pet licenses - water and street maintenance and repair. Executive Department at City Hall includes the Mayor, City Administrator and Deputy City Administrator. Implements the requirements of city ordinances and policies of the City Council.

Provides basic city services for the city of Carnation.   The city provides water utilities and contracts with Recology for solid waste collection. City services include: - Water utilities and Sewer Utilities, - Land Use Permits, - Construction Permits and other regulatory licenses. - Passports

Handles business licenses, construction permits and land use actions. Offers information and links to other permits on city website.

Offers basic services for residents of the city of Duvall, including water, sewer, building control, business and pet licenses, billing, utility and building and sewer permits.