Seward, AK
Home MenuPermits, Applications and Services Guide
Contact the department listed below for additional information regarding permit, application, reservation, or service requirements. Applications and permits available online are hyperlinked for your convenience.
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What are you trying to do? |
Permit/ Application/ Reservation |
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Start or operate a business |
City Clerk |
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Operate a taxi, shuttle, or vehicle-for-hire service |
City Clerk |
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Operate a mobile or roving vendor business |
Mobile Vendor Permit (In Person) |
City Clerk |
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Request City records |
City Clerk |
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Get a copy of a police report |
City Clerk |
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Build a shed, garage, deck, addition, cabin, or new home |
Fire & Building |
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Remodel, repair, or expand a home |
Fire & Building |
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Construct or remodel a commercial building |
Fire & Building |
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Install or modify a fire alarm or suppression system |
Fire & Building |
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Demolish a building or structure |
Fire & Building |
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Use explosives for blasting or demolition |
Fire & Building |
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Transport or store explosive devices |
Fire & Building |
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Install a temporary tent or membrane structure |
Fire & Building |
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Obtain a liquor or marijuana license fire inspection |
Fire & Building |
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Install a business or commercial sign |
Community Development |
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Request an exception to City sign requirements |
Community Development |
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Build or develop in a floodplain |
Community Development |
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Divide property into new lots or combine lots |
Community Development |
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Change your zoning district |
Community Development |
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Request relief from zoning requirements |
Community Development |
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Establish a use requiring special approval |
Community Development |
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Keep livestock on your property |
Community Development |
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Camp on a construction site |
Community Development |
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Paint a crosswalk mural |
Community Development |
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Participate in a developer reimbursement program |
Community Development |
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Establish or participate in an improvement district |
Community Development |
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Obtain a short-term rental permit |
Community Development |
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Work in a public right-of-way |
Public Works |
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Dig near City utilities |
Public Works |
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Use water from a city fire hydrant |
Public Works |
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Apply for new water and sewer |
Water Set Up (In Person) |
Finance Department |
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Turn water services on or off |
Water Service Request (In Person) |
Finance Department |
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Pay permit fees |
Permit Payment (In Person) |
Finance Department |
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Establish electric service for a residential property |
Electric Department |
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Establish electric service to a commercial property |
Electric Department |
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Turn off electric services temporarily |
Request for Seasonal/Temporary OFF (In Person) |
Electric Department |
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Turn on electric services temporarily |
Request for Seasonal/ Temporary On (In Person) |
Electric Department |
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Close an electric service account |
Request to Close Electric Service Account (In Person) |
Electric Department |
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Rent a harbor slip |
Harbor Department |
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Join the harbor slip waiting list |
Harbor Department |
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Use utilities at a harbor slip |
Harbor Department |
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Haul out or launch a vessel using City equipment |
Harbor Department |
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Submit a float plan before boating |
Harbor Department |
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Submit a single-vessel passenger fee report |
Harbor Department |
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Submit a multi-vessel passenger fee report |
Harbor Department |
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Lease or operate at the Seward Marine Industrial Center |
Harbor Department |
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Apply for a library card |
Library & Museum |
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Apply for a temporary library card |
Library & Museum |
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Apply for a youth library card |
Library & Museum |
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Reserve a meeting room or community room at the library |
Library & Museum |
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Reserve a study or teleconference booth |
Library & Museum |
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Apply for a passport |
Passport Acceptance Appointment (Call or In Person) |
Library & Museum |
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License a pet |
Pet License (In Person) |
Animal Control |
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Adopt an animal |
Adoption Information (Call or In Person) |
Animal Control |
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Report a stray or nuisance animal |
Animal Control Services (Call or In Person) |
Animal Control |
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Complete DMV Services |
DMV Services (Online or In Person) |
Seward DMV |
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Reserve a cemetery plot for future use |
Parks & Recreation |
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Arrange a burial or interment |
Parks & Recreation |
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Locate a burial or cemetery record |
Parks & Recreation |
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Rent a park facility |
Parks & Recreation |
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Pay a city parking citation |
Parks & Recreation |
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Apply for a parking permit |
Parks & Recreation |
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Reserve a campsite |
Parks & Recreation |
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Apply for a Teen Rec Room membership |
(In Person) |
Parks & Recreation |
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Apply for a gym membership |
Parks & Recreation |
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Get a Chauffeurs license |
Chauffeurs license |
Police Department |
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Locate underground utilities before digging |
Outside Agency |
Department Contact Information
- City Clerk: 907-224-4076
- Fire & Building: 907-224-4036
- Community Development: 907-224-4049
- Public Works: 907-224-4005
- Finance Department: 907-224-4001
- Electric Department: 907-224-4073
- Harbor Department: 907-224-3138
- Library & Museum: 907-224-4082
- Animal Control: 907-422-7150
- Parks & Recreation: 907-224-4006
- Seward DMV: 907-224-4037
