Government
DCD HOURS
Phone, email, and virtual appointment assistance hours
Monday – Friday, 8:30 am – 4:00 pm.
In-person assistance hours
Monday – Thursday, 8:30 am – 4:00 pm.
Permit Center Address
6300 Southcenter Blvd., #100
Tukwila, WA 98188
CONTACT US
Permit Center
Building Division
Planning Division
Engineering (Development)
Call Us
☏ (206) 431-3670
Fax: (206) 431-3665
Virtual Appointments
For in-depth service with a City division schedule a Microsoft Teams meeting.
Click here for information on King County Construction and Demolition Materials Management.
Department of Community Development
The Department of Community Development (DCD) is responsible for all matters affecting the physical development of the City. DCD assists residents and businesses on development, long-range planning, environmental sustainability of projects and programs that impact the City, and code enforcement. It also oversees the City’s Recycling and Commute Trip Reduction programs.
DCD is guided by the City’s Strategic Plan, as well as the long range community blueprint set forth in the Comprehensive Plan. Using goals and policies from these community documents, DCD strives to ensure that the type, scale, character and location of development – both private and public – reflects the community’s vision and values.
The 2015 Comprehensive Plan shows how the City will meet the community needs for land, public facilities and infrastructure based upon a 20 year forecast of housing and job growth. The 2015 Plan has been updated by the 2024-2044 Comprehensive Plan: click here to learn about and review the 2024-2044 Comprehensive Plan Update — the City Council adopted the Plan on December 16, 2024 (we are currently putting the adopted Plan in final format).
The Zoning Code sets forth regulations that directly impact land use and development in the City.
Click here to learn about the status of current permits, Planning Commission and City Council activities, and public records requests.
Planning Commission
The purpose of the Planning Commission is to provide guidance and direction to the City Council on Tukwila’s future growth through review, analysis, and recommendations regarding the City’s Comprehensive Plan and related land use documents. Click here to find out more about the Tukwila Planning Commission and what they do.