TagPort Package Program Updates(61)
Port Packages (explained here) are the sound insulation systems installed by the Port of Seattle to over 9,400 single family homes and dozens of apartment buildings and schools under the flight path.
Unfortunately, many of those sound insulation systems developed any number of problems. This tag concerns efforts to obtain relief (including repair and replacement) since those problems were first identified back in the late 1990’s.
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2026-01-26 23:26Emergency Episode: SB5652 – Port Package Updates!
After 50 years of community engagement and millions spent on advocacy, why do airport communities continue to lose battles over noise, air quality, and expansion? The uncomfortable truth is that the Casino rewards community engagement—an approach that never works--over developing one that does. -
2025-12-14 17:17Port Package map updated for new federal legislation
Tool now shows eligibility proposal by install date We’ve updated our Port Packages mapped tool with an important Install Date filter to show which properties may be eligible under the recently passed federal pilot program. What Section 8801 means for you As we reported last week, Congressman Adam Smith and Senator Patty Murray succeeded in -
2025-10-16 00:38Burien City Council October 6, 2025
Powerful discussion from BAC on Port Packages and SAMP The Burien City Council heard from two members of their airport committee in support of their letter to the Port of Seattle Commission concerning Port Packages. Burien City Council Regular Meeting – 06 Oct 2025 – Agenda – Pdf Jeff Harbaugh, primary author of the letter, -
2025-10-04 19:55Burien to vote on Port Package letter
Airport Committee recommendation highlights program failures At Monday night’s meeting, the Burien City Council will be asked to support and transmit to the Port of Seattle Commission the following letter. The letter is a specific response to the Port’s 2024 Sound Insulation Repair Replacement Pilot Program (SIRRPP), which was intended to begin addressing documented problems -
2025-02-28 20:12Call To Action: Save State Funding for Port Package Updates!
The Governor’s proposed budget cuts the $1 million in funding that was secured last year through SB 5955 for the Port Equity Fund. This fund is critical for fixing failed port packages, which were meant to insulate homes from airport noise but have deteriorated over time. Without this funding, many homeowners will be left without -
2024-07-26 19:09Plan to fix soundproofing in homes near Sea-Tac Airport under scrutiny
By Alexandra Yoon-Hendricks Seattle Times staff reporter Community advocates and state lawmakers are raising concern over the Port of Seattle’s limited assessment of soundproofing equipment it installed in more than 9,000 homes near Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, many of which have since failed. Since the mid-1980s, the Port of Seattle has installed soundproofing like triple-pane windows -
2024-06-09 17:29Port Package Update Survey: more questions than answers
Including only a third of the homes is not the half of it As we’ve been reporting, the Port Package Update program, now called the Sound Insulation Repair/Replacement Pilot Program has had pitfalls at every turn. The most obvious concern we had is that the survey was sent to 3,200 homes, which is only a -
2024-05-28 17:42Let’s fix the program to fix Port Packages!
May 28, 2024 Public Comment to the Port of Seattle Commission on SIRRPP Commissioners, I think it’s fair to say that when we all worked so hard last winter to create a Port Package Update program–now formally known as the Sound Insulation Repair/Replacement Pilot Program (SIRRPP), stakeholders such as our over 1,000 members assumed we’d -
2024-05-02 00:00Sound Insulation Repair/Replace Pilot Program Survey 2024-05-02
5/2124, 1 :04 PM Qualtrics Survey Software Default Question Block The Port of Seattle has developed the, following survey to better understand the current condition of previously installed sound insulation treatments (such as windows and doors) in your home. The survey includes questions regarding items that may require repair, replacement, or maintenance recommendations. · We appreciate your time and thoughtful responses. This is the address we have on file for you: [Insert address] $ { e: I I Field I address} Is this address correct? Yes No https://portseattlebi.az1 .qualtrics.com/Q/EditSection/Biocks/Ajax/GetSurveyPrintPreview?ContextSurveyiD=SV _ 39qNUMS9ye5cQXc&Contextlibtar.. . 1/22 5/2124, 1 :04 PM Qualtrics Survey Software Please provide the correct address. Address Address line 2 (optional) City Zip code Do you own or rent the property at this address? Own Rent How long have you lived at this address? Less than l year l to 2 years to 5 years to 10 years to 20 years https://portseattJebioaz1 oqualtricsocom/Q/EditSection/Biocks/Ajax/GetSurveyPrintPreview?ContextSurveyiD=SV _39qNUMS9ye5cQXc&Contextlibrar 0 0 0 2122 5/2124, 1 :04 PM to 30 years to 40 years More than 40 years Windows Qualtrics Survey Software Next, we have some questions about the windows in your house. This includes all windows in the habitable (living, sleeping, eating, or cooking) portions of your house. Please do not count windows in your garage. How many windows are in your house? Were all of the windows in your house installed by the Port of Seattle? Yes No Not sure https://portseattlebi.az1.qualtrics.com/Q/EditSection/Biocks/Ajax/GetSurveyPrintPreview?ContextSurveyiD=SV _ 39qNUMS9ye5cQXc&ContextUbrar... 3/22 5/2124, 1 :04 PM Qualtrics Survey Software Have any of the… -
2024-03-20 22:29Port Package Site Visit Follow-Up
What to do next? Thank you for allowing us to inspect your Port Package! You are now part of over 300 homeowners that helped create the Port of Seattle’s upcoming sound insulation update program. If you would like more background information on how we got here, please read The Port Package Explainer. But for now,