# Does Seattle Give Free Sandbags? | Who Pays the Repair?

> Seattle Public Utilities offers up to 25 free filled sandbags per home or business in flood-prone areas, October 15 to March 15, while supplies last.

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From October 15 to March 15, Seattle Public Utilities gives up to 25 free filled sandbags per home or business in flood-prone areas, while supplies last.

**Boundary:** From October 15 to March 15, Seattle Public Utilities (SPU) offers a limited number of sandbags to home or business owners in flood-prone areas. Free filled sandbags, up to 25 per home or business, are available at neighborhood sites while supplies last, including South Park (731 S. Sullivan) and Helene Madison Pool (13401 Meridian N).

## Sources
- [Using Sandbags - Utilities | seattle.gov](https://www.seattle.gov/utilities/your-services/sewer-and-drainage/drainage-issues/using-sandbags) — "From October 15-March 15 Seattle Public Utilities (SPU) offers a limited number of sandbags to homes or business owners in flood-prone areas." (accessed 2026-10-29)
- [Using Sandbags - Utilities | seattle.gov](https://www.seattle.gov/utilities/your-services/sewer-and-drainage/drainage-issues/using-sandbags) — "Free filled sandbags (up to 25 per home or business) are available in your neighborhood while supplies last:" (accessed 2026-10-29)
- [Using Sandbags - Utilities | seattle.gov](https://www.seattle.gov/utilities/your-services/sewer-and-drainage/drainage-issues/using-sandbags) — "South Park Neighborhood: 731 S. Sullivan, Seattle, WA 98108" (accessed 2026-10-29)
- [Using Sandbags - Utilities | seattle.gov](https://www.seattle.gov/utilities/your-services/sewer-and-drainage/drainage-issues/using-sandbags) — "Helene Madison Pool: 13401 Meridian N, Seattle, WA 98133" (accessed 2026-10-29)

_Last verified 2026-10-29. Source: Who Pays the Repair? — https://whopaystherepair.com/rules/seattle-wa-free-sandbags/ — every claim checked against a primary source before publication (see /methodology/)._