City of Kent, Washington

Permit Center

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Permit Center Hours of Operation:

Monday, Wednesday, Friday – 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Tuesday and Thursday – 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. 

Please Note:

We will accept permit applications and submittals until 4:00 p.m. We will issue permits (pick- ups) and accept resubmittals until 4:15 p.m.  (Please note: Customer Services opens at 9:00 a.m. and closes at 4:30 p.m., Monday - Friday. No payments can be made either before or after these times).

The City of Kent accepts the following forms of payment:

VISA, MasterCard, Cash and Checks.

Business licenses

Fill out an application for a home or general business license.

Permit forms and other downloadable information

Applications, checklists and handouts for Building Services, Planning Services, Fire Prevention and Public Works construction and development permits and processes.

Land use actions

Land use, zoning, growth management and other planning actions associated with development of land.

Other licenses and permits

Other links to permits and licenses available through the county and state.

Permit Center
City of Kent, 400 W Gowe St, Kent, WA 98032
(253) 856-5300 | permitcenter@ci.kent.wa.us

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