Seattle Public Schools
                            Property Management
MS: 23-310
P.O. Box 34165
Seattle, WA  98124-1165

Property Management Services
                               

Property Management supports Seattle School Board policies and programs with real estate and property management services.  There are three divisions within Property Management: Building Rentals, Building Leases, and Property Sales.  Building Rental division handles occasional uses that are less than twelve weeks, Parks Department uses and uses that are under interagency joint use agreements in Operating Schools.  Building Lease division handles uses that are longer term, such as twice a week for longer than twelve weeks in Operating Schools.  Building Lease division also handles all short-term leases in closed schools or properties.  Property Sales division handles sales and long-term leases of properties that are declared surplus by the Seattle School Board.  Please review the appropriate sections for detailed information.

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BUILDING RENTALS
Contact:  206-252-0640    buildingrental@seattleschools.org

Upon receipt of an application, the Building Rental coordinator will review the application to ensure that the request is  in compliance with School Board policies.  When all the following requirements are met, a building use permit will be issued.  For further information, please call (206) 252-0640 or email: buildingrental@seattleschools.org .  Please mail  your application with $15.00 application fee to: Building Rentals, MS 23-311, PO Box 34165, Seattle, 98124-1165.  Procedures & requirements for renting facilities are as follows: 

Building Rental Applications for School Year 2008 - 2009 will NOT be accepted at the Building Rentals Office prior to August 15, 2008. Community use of buildings may not be granted by the schools for at least the first two weeks of the new school year while District needs are being established.

1. Read the 2007-08 Hourly Building Rental Rates information & Building Rules & Regulations.
2. Call the school first to get availability and preliminary approval.  
3.  Fill out and sign the Building and Ground Use Permit Application (both  page 1 & page 2).
4.  Mail application at least Ten (10) working days prior to the event with a $15.00
     non-refundable processing fee.  Late applications may NOT be processed on time.
5.  Insurance certificate, total payment for fees, rent & services must be received before a use
     permit can be issued by the District. 
6.  To ensure proper credit to your account, please include applicant's name (as on application), 
     school  requested, & reservation # (if known) on all payments.
7.  Once all the requirements are met, the permit will be sent to renters via fax, email or US mail.

    Building Rental Forms:
         Building & Ground Use Permit Application (page 1)
         General Rules & Regulations for Use of School Buildings (page 2-to be attached to pg.1)
         2007-08 Hourly Building Rental Rates-Subject to Change  
       Building Category Related to Heating/Cooling Costs
         Principal Program Manager Request Form-FOR SCHOOL PROGRAMS ONLY!
         Film Packet for Film/Still Photography
         Addendum to Permit for Filming/Photography Activities     
   

BUILDING LEASES 
Contact: 206-252-0633     acheung@seattleschools.org

This division handles all short term leases for all district sites.  Below you will find links to various forms and information pertaining to leases in operating schools. New tenants or current tenants who are renewing their existing lease in operating schools must fill out the entire Lease Application Packet.  Current lease holders who just need to make a change in facilities use should fill out the Additional Use/Change Form only.   For further information, please call (206) 252-0633 or email: acheung@seattleschools.org You can fax your Lease applications to (206) 252-0632.  You can also mail your application to:  Property Management, MS 23-310, PO Box 34165, Seattle, 98124-1165.  Procedures & requirements for leasing facilities in operating schools are as follows:

1.  Review the Basic Criteria for Leasing Seattle School District Facilities In Operating Schools  and  information on the Lease/Space Application Packet.
2.  Contact 252-0633 to review your plan for leasing a district facilities.
3.  Contact School Principal for space availability and preliminary approval.
4.  Complete Space Application Packet and obtain School Principal or designee's signature.
5.  Applicant submits the completed Space Application Packet directly to Property Management Office.
5.  Once the application is approved by Property Management Office, a lease would be processed
     for your signature.
6.  Proof of insurance, security deposit, first month's rent, a finalized lease agreement and any 
     necessary permits & licenses for lessee's operation must be in place prior to occupancy.

     Building Lease Forms:         
        Lease/Space Application Packet (this entire packet must be completed and submitted)
         Lease/Space Application Short Form (word version of pages 1 through 3 of the application packet for convenience)
         FY 2007-2008 Holiday/Vacation Schedule and Charges
         Building Category Related to Heating/Cooling Cost
         Insurance Requirement
         Sample Heating/Cooling and Custodial Costs During School Breaks and Holidays 
         Additional Use/Change Form
         Repair Request Procedure/Form  
         Self Help Procedures/Application (For Improvements To Leased Premises)
         (Lessees must obtain written District approval prior to any alterations or improvements)

PROPERTY SALES   

Page Last Updated 05/06/2008