Our Incredible Story

For over 60 years, the Floating Homes Association has stood as the voice of Seattle's floating home community. What began as a grassroots effort to protect a unique way of life has grown into an organization that preserves the heritage and character of these distinctive dwellings along Seattle's waterways.

Our efforts to maintain the architectural integrity of floating homes and protect the natural environment are at the heart of what we do. We work to ensure that this distinctive way of life thrives for generations to come — advocating for the rights and interests of homeowners, engaging with local authorities, and representing the floating home community with a unified voice.

The association organizes community events, workshops, and educational programs that bring residents together and create a sense of camaraderie. From dock parties to environmental initiatives, our community is bound together by a shared love of life on the water.

Today, the Floating Homes Association continues to serve as an invaluable resource for anyone fortunate enough to call a floating home their own — and for anyone curious about this remarkable Seattle tradition.

Living on the water in Seattle is more than just having a unique address. It's about being part of a close-knit neighborhood where neighbors look out for each other, where wildlife visits your doorstep, and where the rhythm of the lake shapes your daily life.

Our community events — like Dock Rock, a paddle-up concert performed from a floating home beside Terry Pettus Park with the Space Needle in the background — are uniquely Seattle experiences that only our floating homes and this city can offer.

We also explore connections with floating home communities around the world, from the houseboats of Kerala, India, to waterway dwellings across Europe. It's a global lifestyle, and Seattle's version is one of the finest.