Español Search Search City of Yakima VISIT BUSINESS SERVICES DEPARTMENTS COUNCIL EMPLOYMENT CONTACT Offices of Code Administration ATTENTION: CITY HALL RE-OPENS TO THE PUBLIC – JUNE 1, 2021 Yakima City Hall will re-open to the public on Tuesday, June 1st. City buildings were previously closed due to COVID-19 precautions. Beginning Monday, August 23, 2021, all City employees and visitors regardless of vaccination status will be required to wear face coverings. Most business transactions can be handled over the phone or online. Please contact our office for assistance. Phone: (509) 575-6126 / email: codes@yakimawa.gov Online Permit Center Business License The City of Yakima has partnered with the Washington State Department of Revenue, Business Licensing Service (BLS) for the administration of City business license applications and renewals. The City will continue to process and administer regulatory license applications and renewals. Visit our Business License page for City of Yakima licensing information. Code Compliance Visit our Code Compliance page to find out more about the property maintenance code, the kind of neighborhood nuisances that our office addresses, and how to report a violation. Online Permit Center To schedule an inspection, please call the Inspection Scheduling Hotline at (509) 576-6682 or visit our Online Permit Center. Visit our Online Permit Center Visit our Permits page for your additional permit information. Mission Statement – Code Administration Division The mission of the Code Administration Division is to provide exceptional service to the citizens of the City of Yakima relating to building construction, fire and life safety and land issues. Our goals for the accomplishment of this mission are as follows: Provide customer service in a timely, courteous and efficient manner. Inform the public of various code requirements, by coordinating our efforts with other departments and divisions to insure prompt, accurate and consistent standards are met. Enforce all laws, rules and regulation relative to zoning, housing ,building, mechanical, plumbing, sign, fire prevention, life safety, construction codes and ordinances. Provide staff assistance and counsel to the Board of Appeals Perform other duties as may be directed by law and/or the Director of Community and Economic Development. To compile and maintain statistical information as they relate to City Licenses and Permits issued. To maintain and continue the technical and professional skills our staff has. To insure that the information relayed to the public is accurate and consistent with the codes administered within Washington State. 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