Planning Division


New Counter Hours

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 are by appointment only (please contact the staff member/division directly that you need to meet with to schedule). We are open during the lunch hour.


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.

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