Planning Division
NEW HOURS BEGINNING APRIL 21ST
Beginning April 21, 2025, the Permits Counter will be open Monday-Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. EXCEPT Wednesdays until further notice; Wednesdays will be by appointment only (please contact the staff member/division directly that you need to meet with to schedule). We will be open during the lunch hour once these new counter hours begin.
We appreciate your patience and understanding as we alter our hours to accommodate training of new staff in order to better serve you.
Online Application Submittal
Land use applications can be emailed to: ask.planning@yakimawa.gov. Once submitted, we will confirm receipt of the materials and guide you to our online permit center to pay the application fee. You may also mail your application (and include a check payable to the City of Yakima if you are not paying online) to: City of Yakima Planning Division, 129 N 2nd St, Yakima, WA 98901.
Recent Issues in Planning
Stay Up-to-Date
- Report of Current Planning Applications Under Review
- Public Hearing Notices
- Online Permit Center – search for application details and public notices
- I saw a yellow “land use action” sign in my neighborhood – what’s going on?