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1. Does a particular address have City sewer or water hooked up to it or access to those services?

To find out if a City address has sewer or water hooked up to it, contact Customer Service at 585-4266.
To find out if a City address can get access to those services, contact 585-4270.

Zoning Map.

2. Does the City of Kennewick have any job openings?

Job opportunities are posted online. For current listings, visit the HR page.

3. How do I get information on a recreation classes / programs, pool, scholarships, employment and volunteer opportunities?

You may contact the Recreation Department at 509-585-4293 or 509-585-4303.  You can also visit the recreation web page. 

Recreation page.

4. How do I get information on renting city facilities (fields, gazebos, City facilities and buildings)?

Contact the Recreation Department at 509-585-4293 or 509-585-4303.  You can also visit the recreation web page.  

Facility Rentals page.

5. I have a concern about a mess on a property or other code violations.

Information about Code Enforcement is available or by calling 509-582-1355 or by visiting their website.

6. How do I apply for a marriage license?

You may contact the Benton County Auditor's Department of Licensing at 509-736-2727 or stop by their office at 5600 W Canal Drive in Kennewick.

7. I need to talk to someone about my electric bill.

Contact the Benton Public Utilities Department at 509-582-2181.

8. My water meter is broken or I have a water leak.

Contact the Water Distribution department at 509-585-4419.

9. Questions about garbage bill accounts, payments, pick up, etc.

Contact Waste Management at 509-582-5121 or go to their website.

10. There is a dead animal in the street. What do I do?

If the animal is a domestic animal (cat or dog), contact Animal Control at 509-545-3740. If the dead animal is "wildlife" (raccoon, skunk, deer, coyote, etc.), call non-emergency dispatch 509-628-0333.

11. Water or sewer account / billing sign up, change or payment.

To sign up for water or sewer service or to make changes to your water or sewer account, please call Customer Service at 509-585-4266. To make a payment on your water or sewer account, check your account balance, view transaction history, and examine your usage information, visit our Utility Service page.

12. What are the requirements for draining a pool or spa?

Drain your pool or spa onto your yard. If you need additional information, contact the Water Distribution department at 509-585-4419.

13. What do I do if the trees on private property are growing into the power lines?

Contact Benton County PUD at 509-585-5399.

14. How do I obtain an absentee ballot?

You may contact the Benton County Auditor at 509-736-2727 or stop by their office at 5600 W Canal Place in Kennewick.

15. I have a question about Garbage Service.

You may contact Waste Management at 509-582-5121.

16. How do we recycle our Christmas tree?

Kennewick and Benton County residents can take their Christmas trees to the Waste Management transfer station at the corner of Ely Street and 27th Avenue, where they will be accepted, free, through January. Hours are from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Thursday, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Fridays and from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturdays.
For more information or to be sure the transfer station is open, call 509-582-5121.
To simply discard the tree, call Waste Management at 509-582-5121 and schedule a bulky item pickup, which will cost about $20.

17. Are there coupons for the City Dump?

Coupons are given out by Waste Management. You may contact them at 509-582-5121.

18. Is there a Senior Citizen Reduced discount for Waste Collection?

There is a form to pick up at City Hall and complete. Please call Customer Service at (509)585-4266 if you have any questions.

19. Does the City add fluoride to the water?

No, the City of Kennewick does not add fluoride to the water.

20. Water quality questions - fluoride in water, PH of water, water hardness, etc.

Click on the link below to go to the Annual Water Quality Report. Water Quality Consumer Confidence Report

21. How do I report graffiti?

Click on the link below. Report Graffiti

22. Where do I get a liquor license for a nonprofit fundraiser?

Special Occasion Licenses are available on the Washington State Liquor and Cannabis Board website

23. Where do I get a liquor license for a wedding, event, etc.?

Alcohol cannot be sold. Information about obtaining a Banquet permit can be found on the Washington State Liquor and Cannabis Board website

24. Are permits required for yard sales?

No, permits are not required. A yard sale cannot exceed five consecutive days and only two sales are allowed per calendar year whether alone or as a group. Sales are prohibited from storage units and signs are not allowed on public property and must be picked up after the sale.

While there is not a fee for private yard sales, there is $5 permit fee for a rummage sale.

If you need to contact Planning with any questions, please call 509-585-4416.

Additional information

25. How do I obtain a copy of a birth or death certificate?

To obtain a copy of the certificate, contact the Benton Franklin Health District

26. Whom should I speak with if I have questions about drainfields for septic tank systems?

You may contact the Health Department at 509-460-4200. Benton Franklin Health District