Planning Division


We are warning community members to be wary of fraudulent emails targeting people involved in planning and permitting processes. The emails falsely appear to be from our Community Development Department or Planning Division staff and request wire transfers or payments for fake invoices. We do not request sensitive personal or financial information through unsolicited emails. Payments related to planning or permitting processes are accepted online (www.buildingyakima.com) or in person at Yakima City Hall.

News Release: Scam Alert | Points of Interest


Application Submission

  1. Prepare application (view basic instructions or contact us for help)
  2. Submit via email to ask.planning@yakimawa.gov, in-person, or by mail:
    City of Yakima Planning Division, 129 N 2nd St, Yakima, WA 98901
  3. Pay application fee: in-person, by check in the mail made payable to City of Yakima, or online (we’ll send a confirmation email with an access code to use for the online permit center).

Current Projects & Notices

Photo of a Land Use Action sign posted at a property that reads, "Land use action proposed for this site. SEPA Review. Contact the City of Yakima - (509) 575-6183."