Spokane County provides a variety of programs and services to area residents. Below is an alphabetic list of links or or contacts for more infomation about the program or service listed. Use the alphabet charcters to quickly move from one section to another.
Alarms, Improperly Maintained
In the City of Spokane, call Fire at 625-7072, in the City of Spokane Valley, call the Valley Precinct at 477-3300, in Spokane County, call the Fire Districts at 477-3300.
Animals
Spokane County Regional Animal Protection Services handles aggressive or dangerous, at large, abused or neglected, unlicensed or wild, or confined without a permit.
Spokanimal (City) (509) 534-8133 handles aggressive or dangerous, at large, abused or neglected, road kill, unlicensed, or confined without a permit.
Gateway Park - Spokane County's Off-Leash Dog Park
Annexations - Cities and Districts
Aquifer Protection Area Fees
Spokane County Utilities
Automobiles
Abandoned on Private Property
In the city of Spokane call Code Enforcement at (509) 625-6083. In the city of Spokane Valley call Code Compliance at (509) 921-1000. In other areas of Spokane County call Building & Planning at (509) 477-3675.
Abandoned on Public Roads
In the city of Spokane call the Abandoned Vehicle Hotline at (509) 625-4246. In the city of Spokane Valley call Abandoned Vehicles at (509) 477-6929. In other areas of Spokane County call Engineering and Roads at (509) 477-3600.
Auto/Vehicle Licensing
Contact the Spokane County Auditor's Auto Licensing Division. You can also renew your tabs via the internet.
Birth Certificates
The Spokane County Regional Health District handles birth and death certificates for Spokane County.
Block Party Permits
In the City of Spokane, call Engineering at 625-6700, in the City of Spokane Valley call Parks and Recreation at 688-0182, in Spokane County, call the Sheriff at 477-6449.
Bonding for Contractors
Washington State Department of Labor and Industries (509) 324-2600.
Boundary Changes
City and Districts -Spokane County Boundary Review Board
Parcels - Spokane County Assessor
Building Permits
In the city of Spokane call Building at (509) 625-6300. In the city of Spokane Valley call the Permit Center at (509) 688-0036. In other areas of Spokane County call Building and Planning at (509) 477-3675.
Building, Change of Use Permits
In the city of Spokane call Building at (509) 625-6300 or Code Enforcement at (509) 625-6083. In the city of Spokane Valley call Planning at (509) 688-0197. In other areas of Spokane County call Building and Planning at (509) 477-3675.
Building Permits, Smoke Generation
Call Spokane Clean Air at (509) 477-4727 or visit the Spokane Clean Air website.
Building License Fire Inspections
In the city of Spokane call Fire at (509)625-7000 or Tax and License at (509) 625-6070. In other areas of Spokane County call your local Fire District or Building and Planning at (509) 477-3675.
Carbon Monoxide Leaks
Call Emergency Services by dialing 911
Cell Towers and Antenna Arrays
In the city call Planning at (509) 625-6060. In the city of Spokane Valley call Planning at (509) 688-0197. In other areas of Spokane County call Building and Planning at (509) 477-3675.
Chemical Spills
Call Emergency Services by dialing 911.
Divorce decrees, parenting plan, probate records, or any other document filed in Spokane County Superior Court. Please visit the Spokane County Clerk's Office.
Compost Information
Call Spokane Regional Solid Waste System at (509) 625-6580.
This online edition of the Spokane County Code is provided as a convenience. The Code is updated on a quarterly basis. The Spokane County Clerk of the Board may be reached at (509) 477-2265 or via e-mail. For more information or to request a printed copy visit the County Code webpage.
CPR Training
In the city of Spokane call Fire at (509) 625-7000. In the city of Spokane Valley call your local Fire District. In other areas of Spokane County call your local Fire District.
Critical Areas, Wetlands and Geohazard
In the city of Spokane call Planning at (509) 625-6060. In the city of Spokane Valley call Planning at (509) 688-0197. In other areas of Spokane County call Building and Planning at (509) 477-3675.
Culverts
In the city of Spokane call Engineering at (509) 625-6700. In the city of Spokane Valley call Storm Water at (509) 688-0198. In other areas of Spokane County call Engineering and Roads at (509) 477-3600.
Death Certificates
The Spokane Regional Health Department handles birth and death certificates for Spokane County.
Deeds, Real Estate documents, etc.
For Marriage licenses, deeds, military discharge papers, real estate documents, maps or surveys, please visit the Spokane County Auditor's Office - Recording Division.
Demolition, Buildings
In the city of Spokane call Building at (509) 625-6300. In the city of Spokane Valley call the Permit Center at (509) 688-0036. In other areas of Spokane County call Building and Planning at (509) 477-3675.
Dependent Relative Quarters
In the city of Spokane call Planning at (509) 625-6060. In the city of Spokane Valley call Planning at (509) 688-0197. In all other areas of Spokane County call Building and Planning at (509) 477-3675.
Domestic Disturbances
In an emergency call 911. For all other disturbances call the Crime Reporting Center at (509) 532-9266.
Driveways
Approach - In the City of Spokane, call Engineering at 625-6700. In the City of Spokane Valley, call Buildings at 688-0053. In Spokane County, call Engineering and Roads at 477-3600
Construction - In the City of Spokane, call Buildings at 625-6300. In the City of Spokane Valley, call the Permit Center 688-0036. In Spokane County, call Building and Planning at 477-3675.
Drugs, Sale, Possession, Manufacturing, and Labs
In the City of Spokane, Call the Drug Houses and Activity Hotline at (509) 363-8210, In the City of Spokane Valley, call the Valley Precinct at 532-9266. In the County call the Crime Reporting Center at 532.9266. For Emergencies, 911.
Dumping, Unauthorized Trash/Wastes
In the city of Spokane call Code Enforcement at (509) 625-6083. In the City of Spokane Valley, call Code Compliance at 921-1000. In Spokane County, call Building and Planning at 477-3675 or the Spokane Regional Health Department at 324-1560.
Dust Control
Call Spokane Clean Air at (509) 477-4727 or visit the Spokane Clean Air website.
Employment Opportunities with Spokane County
Please visit our Human Resources Employment Opportunities page for more information on current job postings.
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eMitigation Services
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Excavating Around Utilities
Call Before You Dig 811 or (800) 424-5555
Excavating, Unauthorized
In the City of Spokane, call Buildings at 625-6300. In the City of Spokane Valley, call the Permit Center at 688-0036. In Spokane County, call Building and Planning at 477-3675.
Excise Taxes, Filing
Please visit the Spokane County Treasurer.
Fences
Height - In the City of Spokane, call Zoning at 625-6300 or Code Enforcement at 625-6083. In the City of Spokane Valley, call Planning at 688-0197. In Spokane County, call Building & Planning at 477-3675.
Permits / No Permits & Complaints - In the City of Spokane, call Buildings at 625-6300. In the City of Spokane Valley, call Code Compliance at 921-1000. In Spokane County, call Building & Planning at 477-3675.
Code Requirements - In the City of Spokane Valley, call the Permit Center at 688-0036.
Financial Services
The County Auditor's Financial Services division handles Payroll, Accounts Payable and General Ledger functions for the County. Contact 477-6301.
Floodplains
In the City of Spokane, call Zoning at 625-6300. In the City of Spokane Valley, call Planning at 688-0197. In Spokane County, call Engineering and Roads at 477-3600.
Food Handling
Spokane Regional Health District
Gas Leaks
Call Emergencies 911.
Spokane County Parks and Recreation Department has 3 beautiful golf courses available for you:
Grading
Roads, Filling & Maintenance - In the City of Spokane, call Street Maintenance at 625-7733. In the City of Spokane Valley call Street Maintenance at 688-0171. In Spokane County, call Engineering & Roads at 477-3600.
Sites - In the City of Spokane, call Buildings at 625-6300. In the City of Spokane Valley call the Permit Center at 688-0036. In Spokane County, call Building & Planning at 477-3675.
Graffitti
City of Spokane Graffitti Hotline 625-4180. In the City of Spokane Valley or in the County call the Graffitti Hotline at 477-GANG.
Hazardous Materials
Permitting, Storage, Inspection, Safety - In the City of Spokane, call the Fire Dept at 625-7000, in the County, call your Fire District.
Spills - Emergencies, call 911.
Disposal - In the City of Spokane call Hazardous Waste at 625-7898 or the WA State Dept of Ecology at 456-2926
Home Occupations
In the City of Spokane, call Code Enforcement at 625-6083, in the City of Spokane Valley call Planning at 688-0197, and in the County call Building and Planning at 477-3675.
Homeless, Transient Camps
In the City of Spokane, call Code Enforcement at 625-6083, in the City of Spokane Valley call Code Compliance at 921-1000, and in the County call the Crime Reporting Center at 532-9266.
Hydrants Blocked
In the City of Spokane, call the Streets Dept at 232-8800. In the City of Spokane Valley or the County, call your Fire District.
Insect Infestations
Call the Spokane County Regional Health District at 324-1560.
Visit the Jail Inmate Roster to see a current list of inmates.
Jail Expansion Project
Jobs
Please visit our Human Resources Department page for employment opportunities with Spokane County.
Jury Duty \ Juror Summons
For information about your upcoming Jury Duty or the juror summons you might have just received, please visit our Superior Court Juror Information site.
Landlord Tenant Issues
WA State Attorney General 456-3123
NW Fair Housing Alliance 325-2665
Legal Questions, NW Justice League 888-201-1014
Leaf Pickup
City of Spokane Leaf Pickup Hotline 456-2666
Licenses
Auto Licenses - Spokane County Auditor's Office - Auto Licensing
Bars & Retail Liquor - WA State Liquor Control Board 888-838-3959
Business & Contractor - In the City of Spokane call the Treasurer at 625-6070, in the City of Spokane Valley call 921-1000, or the WA State Dept of Labor & Industries at 324-2600.
Marriage Licenses - Spokane County Auditor's Office - Recording Division
Pet Licenses - Spokane County, City of Spokane Valley, City of Cheney, City of Millwood, Fairchild Air Force Base Spokane County Regional Animal Protection Service
Pet Licenses - In the City of Spokane, call Spokanimal at 534-8133.
Manufactured Homes, Placement
In the City of Spokane, call Buildings at 624-6300. In the City of Spokane Valley, call the Permit Center at 688-0036, in the County call Building and Planning at 477-3675.
Marriage Licenses
Marriage licenses are issued by the Recording Division of the Spokane County Auditor's Office.
Mechanical Permits
In the City of Spokane, call Buildings at 624-6300. In the City of Spokane Valley, call the Permit Center at 688-0036, in the County call Building and Planning at 477-3675.
Mental Health
Mental Health Services is part of Community Services - Regional Support Network
Moving Permits for Structures over Public Roads
In the City of Spokane, call Engineering at 625-6700. In the City of Spokane Valley, call the Permit Center at 688-0036, in the County call Engineering and Roads at 477-3600.
Noise
Excessive Levels in Industrial Areas - In the City of Spokane, call Code Enforcement at 625-6083 and in the County call Building and Planning at 477-3675.
Inappropriate Times/Locations - Call the Crime Reporting Center at 532-9266 or 911. In the City of Spokane Valley, call Code Compliance at 921-1000.
Obstruction, Visibility Problems
In the City of Spokane, call the Street Dept at 232-8800, in the City of Spokane Valley, call Code Compliance at 921.1000, in Spokane County, call Engineering and Roads at 477-3600 or if outside of a right-of-way, call Building and Planning at 477-3675.
Outdoor Lighting, Intrusive
In the City of Spokane, call the Crime Reporting Center at 532.9266. in Spokane County, call Building and Planning at 477-3675.
Ownership, Parcel (Land) and Business
Do you need information about a parcel or business in Spokane County? Use our Parcel information Search and Display application.
Do you need information about a parcel in Spokane County? Use our Parcel information Search and Display application.
Parking
Citations - Call Municipal Court at 625-4400, or if in the City of Spokane Valley, call District Court at 477-3390.
Too close to stop signs - In the City of Spokane, call the Streets Dept at 232-8802. In the City of Spokane Valley, call the Valley Precinct at 477-3300, in the County call Engineering and Roads at 477-3600.
Requirements, Off Street - In the City of Spokane, call Planning at 625.6060, in the City of Spokane Valley, call Planning at 688-0197, in the County call Building and Planning at 477-3675.
Spokane County offers U.S. Passport Services. Please visit the Spokane County Auditor's Office - Motor Vehicle Licensing for more information.
Permits
Building Permits - Please contact our Building and Planning Department.
Business Permits - Spokane County does not issue business permits. Please visit the Washington State Department of Revenue website for additional information at the state level.
Block Party Permits - In the City of Spokane call Engineering at 625-6700, in the City of Spokane Valley, call Parks and Recreation at 688-0182, and in Spokane County call the Sheriff at 477-6449.
Pets
Pet Licenses - for Spokane County, City of Spokane Valley, City of Cheney, City of Millwood, Fairchild Air Force Base Spokane County Regional Animal Protection Service.
Rescue - in the City of Spokane, call the Fire Dept at 625-7000, in the City of Spokane Valley call SCRAPS at 477-2532, in the County, call your Fire District.
Plumbing Permits
In the City of Spokane, call Buildings at 624-6300. In the City of Spokane Valley, call the Permit Center at 688-0036, in the County call Building and Planning at 477-3675.
Police
For Emergencies, call 911. For other crimes, call the Crime Reporting Center at 532-9266 or the Law Enforcement Helpline at 477-5980.
Potholes
In the City of Spokane, call the Pothole Hotline at 625-7733, in the City of Spokane Valley, call Street Maintenance at 688-0171, in the County call the Pothole Hotline at 477-2547.
Pre-Trial Services
Contact the Office of Pre-Trial Services at 477-3960.
Private Road Construction
In the City of Spokane, call Engineering at 625-6700. In the City of Spokane Valley, call the Permit Center at 688-0036, in the County call Engineering and Roads at 477-3600.
Property Damage
For Emergencies, call 911. For other crimes, call the Crime Reporting Center at 532-9266.
Property
Surplus Personal Property
Surplus Real Property
Protective Services
Adult - Call the Washington State Health Care Authority at 323-9400, In Homes at 800-459-0421, In Care Facilities at 800-562-6078.
Children - Child Protective Services 24-Hour Hotline 800-562-5624.
Public Information and Communications
Please contact our Public Information Officer at 477-7195 for information about news about County happenings.
Raceway Park
The name of Spokane's Raceway Park has changed to Spokane County Motorsports Park.
Recording
For Marriage licenses, deeds, military discharge papers, real estate documents, maps or surveys, please visit the Spokane County Auditor's Office - Recording Division.
Recycling
Call Spokane Regional Solid Waste at 625-6580, the Recycling Hotline at 625-6800 or the City of Spokane Recycling Service at 625-1889.
Relocating a Building, Permits
In the City of Spokane, call Buildings at 624-6300. In the City of Spokane Valley, call the Permit Center at 688-0036, in the County call Building and Planning at 477-3675.
Right of Way Obstructions
In the City of Spokane, call Engineering at 625-6700. In the City of Spokane Valley, call the Permit Center at 688-0036, in the County call Engineering and Roads at 477-3600.
Road Hazards
In the City of Spokane, call the Streets Dept at 625-7733. In the City of Spokane Valley, call the Public Works at 688-0188, in the County call Engineering and Roads at 477-3600.
Roofing or Reroofing Permits
In the City of Spokane, call Buildings at 624-6300. In the City of Spokane Valley, call the Building at 688-0036, in the County call Building and Planning at 477-3675.
Rodent Infestations
Call the Spokane County Regional Health District at 324-1560.
RV's, Use of for Permanent Homes
In the City of Spokane, call Code Enforcement at 625-6083, in the City of Spokane Valley call Code Compliance at 921-1000, and in the County call Building and Planning at 477-3675.
Septic Tanks
Septic Tank Elimination Program - Spokane County Utilities.
Pumping - Spokane Regional Health District at 324-1560.
Sewage Disposal - Private
In the City of Spokane, call Engineering at 625-6700 and in the County call the Spokane Regional Health District at 324-1560.
Sewers
Billing - In the City of Spokane call Utility Billing at 625-6000, in the City or Spokane Valley or in Spokane County call Spokane County Utilities at 477-3604.
Broken Lines or Backups - Call the Spokane Regional Health District at 324-1560, in the City of Spokane call Wastewater Management at 625-7900 and in the City of Spokane Valley or the County, call Spokane County Utilities at 477-3604.
Construction - In Spokane County call Spokane County Utilities at 477-3604.
Shooting, No Shoot Zones
Call the Spokane County Sheriff at 477-4739.
Shoreline Management
In the City of Spokane, call Planning at 625.6060, in the City of Spokane Valley, call Planning at 688-0197, in the County call Building and Planning at 477-7200.
Sidewalks, Public
In the City of Spokane, call Engineering at 625-6700. In the City of Spokane Valley, call the Public Works at 688-0198, in the County call Engineering and Roads at 477-3600.
Signs
Regulations and Permits - In the City of Spokane, call Buildings at 625-6300 or Planning at 625-6060. In the City of Spokane Valley, call the Permit Center at 688-0036, in the County call Building and Planning at 477-3675.
Illegal - In the City of Spokane, call Code Enforcement at 625-6083, in the City of Spokane Valley call Code Compliance at 921-1000, and in the County call Building and Planning at 477-3675.
Snow Removal
In the City of Spokane call the Snow Removal Hotline at 456-2666, in the City of Spokane Valley, call the Street Maintenance Dept at 688-0199 and in Spokane County call the Snow Removal Hotline at 477-2666.
Solid Waste
Disposal and Pickup - In the City of Spokane call the Solid Waste Dept at 625-7878, in the County call Waste Management at 924-9400, or the Spokane Regional Solid Waste System at 625-6480.
Private Property - In the City of Spokane, call Code Enforcement at 625-6083 or the Solid Waste Dept at 625-7878, in the City of Spokane Valley call Code Compliance at 921-1000, or the Spokane Regional Health District at 324-1560.
Right of Way - In the City of Spokane, call Code Enforcement at 625-6083 or the Solid Waste Dept at 625-7878, in the City of Spokane Valley call Code Compliance at 921-1000, in the County call Engineering and Roads at 477-3600.
Stormwater Runoff
In the City of Spokane, call Engineering at 625-6700. In the City of Spokane Valley, call the Stormwater Dept at 688-0198, in the County call Engineering and Roads at 477-3600.
Stream Protection
In the City of Spokane, call Planning at 625-6300, in the City of Spokane Valley, call Public Works at 688-0198, in the County call Spokane County Utilities, Water Quality at 477-3604 or Building and Planning at 477-3675.
Street, Temporary Closure Permit
In the City of Spokane, call Engineering at 625-6700. In the City of Spokane Valley, call the Permit Center at 688-0036, in the County call Engineering and Roads at 477-3600.
Surplus Property
Surplus Personal Property (as posted by the Purchasing Department)
Surplus Properties (as posted by the Public Works Department - Engineering and Roads)
Temporary Structures
In the City of Spokane, call Code Enforcement at 625-6083, in the City of Spokane Valley call the Permit Center at 688-0036, and in the County call Building and Planning at 477-3675.
Timber Harvest
In the City of Spokane, call Planning at 625-6060, in the County call Building and Planning at 477-3675.
Traffic
Lights Out - In the City of Spokane, call the Streets Dept at 232-8802 (after hours 625-7733). In the City of Spokane Valley, call Public Works at 688-0198 (after hours 343-6401), in the County call Engineering and Roads at 477-3600.
Control, Right of Way - In the City of Spokane, call Engineering at 625-6700. In the City of Spokane Valley, call the Public Works at 688-0198, in the County call Engineering and Roads at 477-3600.
Signage and Devices - In the City of Spokane, call the Streets Dept at 232-8800 (after hours 625-7733). In the City of Spokane Valley, call Public Works at 688-0198, in the County call Engineering and Roads at 477-3600.
Trash, Accumulation and Burial
In the City of Spokane, call Code Enforcement at 625-6083 or the Solid Waste Dept at 625-7878, in the City of Spokane Valley call Code Compliance at 921-1000, or the Spokane Regional Health District at 324-1560.
Utilities, Billing
In the City of Spokane call Utility Billing at 625-6000, in Spokane County call Spokane County Utilities at 477-3604.
Also see the Prosecuting Attorney's Office
Voter Registration
Online voter registration
Water
Hydroelectric Services - In the City of Spokane call Water Pressure and Quality at 625-7800, in Spokane County call your Water District.
Quality, Streams, Rivers, Lakes, Wetlands - Call the Washington State Dept of Ecology at 329-3400 or Spokane County Utilities Water Resources Section at 477-3604.
Diversion - Call the Washington State Dept of Ecology at 329-3400
Watershed Protection
In Spokane call the Planning Dept at 625-6060 and in the County call Spokane County Utilities at 477-3604.
Weeds, Private Property Fire Hazard
In the City of Spokane, call Code Enforcement at 625-6083 and in the County call the Noxious Weed Board.
Wells
Community - Call the Washington State Dept of Ecology at 329-3400.
Private - Call the Spokane Regional Health District at 324-1560.
Wetland Protection
In the City of Spokane, call Planning at 625-6060, in the City of Spokane Valley, call Planning at 688-0197, in the County call Building and Planning at 477-3675.
Witness Assistance
Contact the Prosecuting Attorney's Office
Zoning
Spokane County Building and Planning