Timing: Before submitting the DADU permit package.

Likely documents: Site plan, Selected pre-approved design package, Permit application materials

Gallery and plan set should be reviewed as Seattle updates ADU and middle-housing rules.

Timing: Before construction begins.

Likely documents: Assessor exemption application, Description of planned improvement

The filing deadline matters; county assessor forms must be filed before construction, not after a feasibility packet.

Timing: Before purchase or installation; rebates are designed for point-of-sale participation.

Likely documents: Income eligibility documentation, Qualified contractor or program administrator documentation

Washington's launched HEAR rebates are separate from other federal home-energy rebate programs that are not yet available in the state.

Timing: Before purchasing or installing eligible equipment.

Likely documents: Utility account or service address, Qualified equipment and contractor documentation

Parcel-specific matching requires confirming the address is in Seattle City Light service territory.

Timing: Before purchasing or installing eligible equipment; PSE contractor requirements may apply.

Likely documents: PSE account or service address, Qualified equipment and contractor documentation

Parcel-specific matching requires confirming PSE electric or gas service at the address.

Triggered cost, not assistance; show beside feasibility results as an expected charge.

Timing: Before construction begins.

Likely documents: Assessor exemption application, Description of planned improvement

The filing deadline matters; county assessor forms must be filed before construction, not after a feasibility packet.

Timing: Before purchase or installation; rebates are designed for point-of-sale participation.

Likely documents: Income eligibility documentation, Qualified contractor or program administrator documentation

Washington's launched HEAR rebates are separate from other federal home-energy rebate programs that are not yet available in the state.

Timing: Before purchasing or installing eligible equipment.

Likely documents: Utility account or service address, Qualified equipment and contractor documentation

Parcel-specific matching requires confirming the address is in Seattle City Light service territory.

Timing: Before purchasing or installing eligible equipment; PSE contractor requirements may apply.

Likely documents: PSE account or service address, Qualified equipment and contractor documentation

Parcel-specific matching requires confirming PSE electric or gas service at the address.

Likely documents: Proof of age, disability, or veteran status, Income documentation, Ownership and occupancy documentation

Income thresholds are scheduled to change for 2027 under SB 6162; verify the current tax-year table before relying on eligibility.

Timing: Before hiring a contractor or starting repair work.

Likely documents: Income documents, Ownership and occupancy documentation, Program application, IRS Form 4506 or 4506-T when requested

The public page warns that outside contractor work is not reimbursed.

Timing: Before hiring a contractor or starting repair work.

Likely documents: Income documents, Ownership and occupancy documentation, Repair scope

Seattle parcels are excluded; use only for unincorporated King County and participating cities outside excluded jurisdictions.

Timing: Before hiring a contractor or starting repair work.

Likely documents: Income documents, Ownership and occupancy documentation, Program application, IRS Form 4506 or 4506-T when requested

The public page warns that outside contractor work is not reimbursed.

Timing: Before installing cisterns or rain gardens.

Likely documents: Eligibility check, RainWise contractor scope

Only properties in RainWise target basins qualify; not every CSO basin is eligible.

Timing: Before hiring a contractor or starting repair work.

Likely documents: Income documents, Ownership and occupancy documentation, Repair scope

Seattle parcels are excluded; use only for unincorporated King County and participating cities outside excluded jurisdictions.

Reference partner model only; not a grant, rebate, loan, or automatic parcel match.

Triggered cost, not assistance; show beside feasibility results as an expected charge.