Do you have a home improvement project in mind, but need help getting started? Examples of home improvements could be:

  • house remodel
  • addition
  • new accessory dwelling unit (ADU)
  • deck construction
  • deck replacement/repair
  • site drainage change
  • subdivision of property
  • tree projects

King County’s Department of Local Services is offering two free events all about home improvement! Meet home construction industry vendors, as well as King County Permitting staff in a more relaxed setting and learn more about the process to improve your home!

Two dates and locations to choose from:

Tuesday, August 25, 2026 (Skyway)
6 to 8 pm
Skyway Resource Center; 12610 76th Avenue S; Seattle, WA  98178

Getting there

From Seattle: Take MLK Way S to Renton Ave S, then turn north onto 76th Ave S.

From Renton: Take Airport Way or Rainier Ave S to Renton Ave S, then turn north onto 76th Ave S.

The Skyway Resource Center is located across from the Skyway Library, next to the U.S. Post Office. Free parking is available onsite and on nearby public streets.

Public Transit: Metro Route 106 serves this location.

Tuesday, September 29, 2026 (White Center)
6 to 8 pm
Technology Access Foundation; 605 SW 108th Street; Seattle, WA  98146

Getting there

From Seattle: Take 16th Ave SW or Myers Way S to SW 108th St, then turn south into Dick Thurnau Memorial Park.

From Burien: Take 4th Ave SW or 1st Ave S to SW 108th St, then turn south into Dick Thurnau Memorial Park.

The Technology Access Foundation is located in Dick Thurnau Memorial Park. Free parking is available onsite and on nearby public streets.

Public Transit: Metro Routes 128 and 131 serve this location.


Each event includes a Vendor Fair, a Residential Permitting 101 information session, and a time to talk to King County’s Permitting staff. Guests are welcome to participate in any or all of the activities. No appointments needed!
There is something for everyone at every stage of improving their home, from information gathering to early research for an upcoming project to beginning a project right away.

Vendor Fair

There will be a home show-style display with multiple vendors from the home construction industry. They will be available to discuss services they could provide for your residential project. The vendor fair is open to anyone who lives in the King County area, you do not need to be a resident of unincorporated King County to attend.

Vendors include general contractors, architects/designers, mechanical and plumbing, banks/credit unions, home improvement stores, green building suppliers, interior designers, paint, concrete, and solar power contractors.*

Confirmed Vendors (subject to change):

  • MBAKS Built Green
  • Sound Seismic
  • JOSH PS
  • JMDesign & Permitting LLC
  • City Construction Solution LLC
  • Mighty House Construction
  • 3BLC
  • Greenwood Heating & Home Services
  • BECU
  • J3 Architects LLC (Skyway only)
  • Northwest Expert Heating (Skyway only)
  • Seattle Credit Union (Skyway only)
  • Key Bank (White Center only)
  • McLendon (White Center only)
  • Puget Sound Solar (White Center only)
  • Entero Design (White Center only)
  • Sherwin Williams (White Center only)

*Note that King County does not endorse any product or services provided by these vendors participating.

Residential Permitting 101

Each event will offer a permit-related info session at 6:30 p.m. King County’s Department of Local Services Permitting staff will present “Residential Permitting 101,” an overview of the residential permitting process for unincorporated King County. There will be time for questions and answers at the end. The presentation is free, and no registration is required.

King County Permitting Staff Support

Technical review staff will be available to help with questions about your projects for your home, property, and/or land uses, along with King County code requirements and permit information. This is an opportunity for residents to meet with the Permitting staff to discuss their specific property and/or home improvement proposal for unincorporated King County.  This is also a chance to view maps, codes, forms, and handouts. Staff support is free and no appointment is needed.

For more information, email PermitQuestions@kingcounty.gov