DPD Complaint Form
DPD Compliance Service Center If the violation can be observed only for a short period of time (for example, a tree being cut) please report the violation to DPD by telephone at (206) 615-0808 as soon as possible during business hours. This will enable a faster response.

To make an anonymous complaint, please call (206) 615-0808. DPD's TTY phone line for the hearing impaired is (206) 233-7156.

For more information on violations that DPD investigates, visit the Code Compliance site. For other complaints (such as graffiti, noise, air quality, etc.), please see listing of other complaint services.

To report a complaint about a building, land use or environmental code violation, please complete the following form to the best of your ability. The more specific your information, the better we will be able to process and respond to your complaint. A valid email address is required to complete your request. If you cannot provide a valid email address, please file your complaint by calling (206) 615-0808.
Information about your complaint
A red aterisk (*) indicates required fields.
Address where violation was observed:
*Number Prefix *Street Type Suffix
Property Owner’s name and phone (if known):
Name:     Phone:
Occupant name if property owner’s name unknown:
Name:
Code violations enforced by DPD:

  • Substandard rental housing conditions
  • Outdoor storage of junk (inoperable cars, debris)
  • Zoning: Use not authorized
  • Illegal unit
  • Unlawful home occupation
  • Parking in required yard
  • Vacant building
  • Vacant building open to entry
  • Damaged/dangerous buildings
  • Just Cause Eviction or Tenant Relocation
  • Vegetation overgrowth or vegetation obscuring street/alley/sidewalk/traffic sign
  • Construction without permits
  • Construction noise
  • Clearing or grading without permits
  • Tree cutting on a vacant lot
  • Tree cutting in an Environmentally Critical Area
  • Landslide
*Please provide detailed information to describe the violation or the location:
  
(300 character limit)
Is this an ongoing violation? (Check if "Yes")
It has been ongoing since: (Date)
Your Contact Information
*Name     *Email  
Address   *Day Phone  
City   Zip code
Do you wish the above contact information to remain confidential?: (Check if "Yes")
(Note: Your contact information is required in either case.)
Would you like to receive investigation feedback?: (Check if "Yes")

You must confirm your complaint to initiate a DPD investigation. A confirmation request will be sent to the email address provided. Be sure to click the included confirmation link when you receive this email. Unconfirmed complaints will be purged without action after 7 days. Thank You!

Press "Continue" to submit this information and generate an email confirmation to the above email address. Your complaint will not be registered until you click the confirmation link in the email you receive. Please make sure you have entered a valid email address.

If you are unable to fully describe the potential violation on the above form, please call the DPD Violation Complaint Line at (206) 615-0808.

Your complaint will be processed within 3 business days and follow up occurs within 10-15 business days. Check the status of a potential violation by using our Permit & Complaint Status online service.