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King County Permits Needs to Take Key Steps to Ensure It Can Meet New State Law Requirements

Published October 16, 2024

Starting January 1, 2025, King County Permits (Permits) will need to review and process permit applications more quickly, as required by state law. In 2023, the Washington State Legislature passed Senate Bill 5290 requiring local governments to meet faster permit review times or be faced with possible penalties.

Audit Team

Audit Team

Anu Sidhu conducted analysis for this audit. If you have any questions or would like more information, please call the King County Auditor's Office at 206-477-1033 or contact us by email at KCAO@kingcounty.gov.