Scam Alert
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
Cruise the Ave Nights
City Council passed Resolution No. R-2026-047 setting the dates for open cruising events on Yakima Avenue for the summer of 2026. The events are from 7:00 p.m. until 11:00 p.m. on the following Saturdays:
- June 13th;
- July 11th;
- July 18th;
- August 8th;
- August 15th; and
- September 19th.
Application Submission
- Prepare application (view basic instructions or contact us for help)
- 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 - 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
- 2025-2026 Comprehensive Plan Update Program
- 2025 Text Amendments
- Current Planning Applications Under Review
- Online Permit Center – search for application details and public notices
- Public Hearings
- Recent Text Amendments
- I saw a yellow “land use action” sign in my neighborhood – what’s going on?
