State Bill 5290 implementation

Effective January 1, 2025, all permit development agencies in Washington—including Unincorporated King County—will implement State Bill 5290. Learn more

Temporary move during election season

Due to expected heavy traffic at the King County Elections Building, King County Permits customer service hours will temporarily move to the Renton Library (100 Mill Avenue S).
When: October 24 – November 7, on Mondays and Thursdays from 10:30 am to 3:30 pm

Subarea plans

Community Service Area subarea plans help guide development decisions in King County’s six rural Community Service Areas and five urban potential annexation areas. We get feedback from these communities using guidance from the Office of Equity, Racial and Social Justice.

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Subarea plans

Greater Maple Valley/Cedar River Subarea Plan

Snoqualmie Valley/Northeast King County Subarea Plan

North Highline Subarea Plan

Skyway/West Hill Subarea Plan

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Greater Maple Valley/Cedar River Subarea Plan

Snoqualmie Valley/Northeast King County Subarea Plan

North Highline Subarea Plan

Skyway/West Hill Subarea Plan

Vashon-Maury Island Subarea Plan