Coverage note
Seattle.net is a public prototype. Transit, alerts, services, and current city checks are the most reliable parts right now. Event and neighborhood coverage is partial and may send you to official sources.
City services
Report a Seattle Problem
A practical starting page for common city problems that need follow-up. Use this when you know something is wrong but need help choosing the right Seattle reporting path.
Use Find It, Fix It for common local issues
Official Seattle.gov pageBest first stop for graffiti, dumping, blocked sidewalks, litter, and many neighborhood complaints.
Report a pothole or road issue
Official Seattle.gov pageUse the city street report page when the problem is directly about pavement or street maintenance.
Start with general city help
Official Seattle.gov pageUse the Customer Service Bureau when you know the issue but not the right department.
Common problem types
Pick the section that matches the issue
Start here
Street and sidewalk problems
For issues in the public right-of-way that need city transportation or maintenance follow-up.
Report a pothole
Official Seattle.gov pageDirect city page for potholes and similar roadway surface issues.
Find It, Fix It
Official Seattle.gov pageBest general route for blocked sidewalks, sidewalk hazards, and neighborhood-level street issues.
Current travel disruptions
Seattle.netCheck Seattle.net alerts first if the issue is affecting traffic or your route right now.
Start here
Neighborhood issues and visible damage
For the city problems people usually notice first while walking, parking, or moving around the neighborhood.
Find It, Fix It
Official Seattle.gov pageBest first route for graffiti, dumping, litter, and many public-space complaints.
Customer Service Bureau
Official Seattle.gov pageUse this when your issue does not fit the standard report types but still needs a city response.
Browse neighborhood guides
Seattle.netUse Seattle.net neighborhood pages if you want area context before reporting a local problem.
Start here
Utility and household service problems
For missed service, billing-adjacent issues, and common household-support problems tied to city systems.
Seattle Public Utilities contacts
Official Seattle.gov pageStart here for service and account support tied to SPU-managed household utilities.
Utility bill help
Official Seattle.gov pageUse this when the problem is really billing, payment help, or account support rather than a field issue.
Open Seattle Services
Seattle.netGo back to the broader services hub if you need a different city-service category.
Start here
Streetlights and general city requests
For infrastructure problems or requests where you need the city to route the issue to the right team.
Streetlight trouble
Official Seattle.gov pageUse the city utilities/support entry point when the issue is specifically about a light outage or pole problem.
General city help
Official Seattle.gov pageContact the Customer Service Bureau if you need the city to help route the issue.
Check system status first
Seattle.netUse Seattle.net Status when you want to rule out feed or service-health issues before digging deeper.