How Do I Renew a Land Use or Shoreline Permit?

We consider renewals to be amendments to your existing records. We track them using the initial record number with a numeric suffix. You can find them under related records for the initial application.

You can start the renewal process through the portal 30 days before your permit expires.

Land Use Permits may be renewed for 2 years.

Shoreline Extensions may be renewed for 1 year if no work has begun at the site, or for 3 years if work has begun.

Why Would I Want to Renew My Permit?

If you have begun work on a project but will not finish work before the permit's expiration date, you may renew your permit. This renewal allows you additional time to complete your project. It also ensures that all reviews are conducted in accordance with the codes and laws that are in place when you renew the original permit (almost always the same codes under which we issued the original permit).

Please note that the life of the Land Use permit continues, even if the expiration date has passed if there is an active associated Construction or Phased permit.

The life of the shoreline permit does not continue if the permit is expired even it there is an active associated construction or phased permit.

What types of Permits can be Renewed or Extended?

You may renew the following permit types:

• Master use permits (land use)
• Shoreline permits

Steps to Renew a Permit

1. Login to your Seattle Services Portal
2. Click on My Records
   
   

   Note: Use the filters to refine your search and narrow your results. If necessary, use the next page or page number tool at the bottom of the page to locate your record.

3. Click the Renew Application button
   
   
4. When the address appears, click Continue Application
5. Add yourself as the applicant by clicking Select From Account
6. Add the applicant, owner, and financially responsible party contact information and then click Continue Application
7. Use the field provided to indicate why you need a renewal
8. Attach an up-to-date statement of financial responsibility and proof of ownership of the permit if it has changed:
   1. Click Select
   2. In the pop-up box, click Select
   3. Browse to the file on your computer
   4. Repeat as necessary
   5. Click Done
9. Select the Type from the drop-down menu for each attachment
   
10. Click Attach and Save
11. Click Continue Application
12. Review your revision information for accuracy
13. Click Continue Application
14. Click Check Out on the Pay Fees page
15. Click Check Out again
16. Enter your credit card information
17. Click Submit Payment