Where Seattle's Floating Homes Are
Five areas around Lake Union and Portage Bay, plus the Ship Canal. Each dock has its own rules and costs.
The Floating Homes Association counts 70 docks supporting 507 floating homes, mainly around Lake Union (Eastlake, Westlake, Northlake), Portage Bay and the University District. Houseboats sit mostly in marinas. Source: Floating Homes Association: Locations
Map markers show general areas, not dock addresses.
Lake Union
The hub. Floating home docks sit on the east, west and north shores, and the Ship Canal runs west toward Fremont and Ballard.
Portage Bay
East of Lake Union near the University Bridge and SR 520. Docks line Fuhrman Ave E and Portage Bay Pl E.
Eastlake
East shore along Fairview Ave E. Many floating home docks sit directly on the Cheshiahud Loop.
Westlake
West shore along Westlake Ave N. A mix of floating home docks and marinas with houseboats.
Northlake
North shore along N Northlake Way near Gas Works Park and the Burke-Gilman Trail.
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