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Seattle Services
Seattle city services in one place. The task helper below routes the most common real-world jobs to the right destination; the seven sub-pages cover utilities, permits, parking, pet licensing, moving, problem reporting, and the new-resident checklist.
Task helper
Start from the real-world job
Pick the task that sounds closest to what is in front of you.
Selected task
I just moved
Start here
What to have ready
Service address, move date, and your last bill or account number if you already have one.
First official step
If this is not the right page
Or browse all seven destinations
Utilities and bills
One Combined Utility Bill (City Light + SPU). Rates, payment plans, bill assistance.
Garbage, recycling, and yard waste
SPU collection citywide. Cart sizes, missed pickup, special-item pickup.
Report a problem
911 vs Find It Fix It vs Customer Service Bureau. 30-row lookup matrix.
Permits and licenses
SDCI building permits, business + state licenses, pet license, short-term rental.
Parking permits and zones
45 RPZs, $95 per 2-year cycle. Resident permits, visitor parking, citations.
Moving and address changes
Before / move week / first 10 days / first month timeline.
New to Seattle
90-day checklist. ORCA, utilities, driver license, voter registration.
Related
- Accessibility guide — wheelchair-accessible transit, ADA routes, sensory-friendly venues.
- Transit — buses, light rail, ferries, airport trips, driving. Most “how do I get to a city office” questions live here.
- Alerts — current city movement and disruption layer for errand timing.