Our Fees Are Changing
As of January 16, 2023, our hourly rate and permit fees were updated. For more information about these changes, view How to Estimate and Pay Fees.
Moorage in State Waterways
Permit Counter Temporary Closures
To protect the health and safety of our staff and customers, and to help mitigate the impact of COVID-19, we closed our public-facing customer service counters on Monday, March 16, 2020. Our counters remain closed until further notice. This includes both the Street Use and the Traffic and Parking permit counters at the Seattle Municipal Tower on floors 23 and 37. We are still processing permit applications.
You can submit applications for all permit types online through the Seattle Services Portal.
Our staff will be available to provide application coaching and assist with issuing permits by phone or e-mail.
How do I get a permit for moorage?
This permit allows permittees to make use of temporary moorage (up to 30 days) or permanent moorage (more than 30 days).
You can apply for this permit on the Seattle Services Portal. Use the button on the right to sign in!
Under "Create New" select "Permits-Street Use" and navigate to and select the "Long Term Use" and "Waterway" record type.
Required documents:
- Site plan (template available here)
- Bond
If approved, an indemnity agreement will be drafted and you will need to record against the title of the property at King County Records prior to your permit issuance.