2020 Water Quality Report

Our annual drinking water quality report is available and ready for you to review.

The report answers many questions.

Update on our Permitting System Upgrade

PERMITTING & INSPECTION SYSTEM UPDATE

The City of Kennewick will be switching to a new and improved permitting system in the coming months.  This new platform will be a much easier system to navigate, will provide more information on the statu...

City Offices are Open to the Public

We are happy to see our customers in person again!

Our services will continue to be available virtually 24/7. If you would like to conduct your city business online, visit our Online Services portal. 

Per the State's reopening requirements...

Utilities Assistance for Low Income-Qualified Families

The  City  of  Kennewick  City  Council  authorized  the  use  of   Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funding  award  to  assist &a...

Rent and Utilities Assistance for Low Income-Qualified Families

The Tri-Cities HOME Consortium, member Cities Kennewick, Pasco and Richland have awarded $700,000 to Benton Franklin Community Action Committee (CAC) to administer an Emergency, Short-Term, Tenant Based Rental Assistance Program helping low income-qualifi...

Business Licensing

Before applying for a business license, it is very important that you verify that your business activity meets the zoning requirements for the location you have selected if operating business from any premises within the City limits of Kennewick.

Recreation

City of Kennewick takes pride in the park and recreational facilities available for residents and visitors. There are 34 maintained public parks and facilities spread throughout the city with 855 total acres of which about 400 is green space.

Kennewick Maps & GIS

Geographic Information Systems (GIS) is a spatial model of City facilities & infrastructure in the “real” world. This collection of maps and data can help you visualize information. Property owners can also find parcel information, zoning, utilities, etc.

Permitting System Upgrade

PERMITTING SYSTEM

The City of Kennewick will be switching to a new and improved permitting system in August.  This new platform will be a much easier system to navigate, will provide more information on the status of your application and streamlin...

Rent and Utilities Assistance for Low Income-Qualified Families

The Tri-Cities HOME Consortium, member Cities Kennewick, Pasco and Richland have awarded $700,000 to Benton Franklin Community Action Committee (CAC) to administer an Emergency, Short-Term, Tenant Based Rental Assistance Program helping low income-qualifi...

Permitting System Upgrade - Fire

On July 30th, 2021, the City of Kennewick will be switching to a new and improved permitting platform. 

What this means for Fire Permit Applications & Inspections:

• During the transition, Fire permit application forms will still be available for...

Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)

For Updated Information and Additional Resources

• Benton Franklin Health District COVID-19 Resources
• Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
• Washington State 2-1-1 Novel Coronavirus, What You Should Know
• Washington State Coronavirus Response (COVID-19)
• Washi...

Recalled Kidde Smoke Alarms

Kidde is voluntarily recalling about 226,000 smoke alarms and combination smoke and carbon monoxide alarms over concerns that they can fail to alert users to a fire. If you need assistance in determining if your Smoke Alarm is part of this recall you can ...

WASPC Accreditation

Council Workshop Presentation

On July 14, 2020, the Kennewick Police Department presented to city council about the department’s policy governing use of force. The workshop presentation is just over two hours in length and covers many important topics related to use of force, current ...

KPD Pantry Patrol

Did You Know?

If you have any unwanted prescription medications, prescription patches, over the counter medications, vitamins, samples or pet medications, you can drop them off no questions asked in a secure collection box in the Kennewick Police Station lobby. &nb...