We offer several guides that summarize the hearing examiner process for applications and appeals. They are meant to help laypersons and carry no legal weight. We have a general guide as well as more specific guides available for code enforcement, for-hire drivers, and animal enforcement appeals. These guides are located on the side menu. We invite questions. Contact us at (206) 477-0860 or by email at hearingexaminer@kingcounty.gov. 

Source Materials

The hearing examiner bases decisions on adopted King County codes and policies, state statutes, regulations, and appellate court decisions. To participate effectively in a hearing, it often helps to become familiar with the laws and policies that govern the decision-making process.

King County Agencies 

These King County agencies are frequently the responsible county agency for proposals or appeals considered by the hearing examiner:

Department of Local Services, Permitting Division
General (206) 296-6600
Code Enforcement (206) 296-6680

Department of Executive Services - Regional Animal Services of King County
(206) 296-7387

Department of Executive Services - Licensing Section (For-Hire Transportation)
(206) 263-1982

Public Health - Environmental Health Division
(206) 477-8050

Department of Natural Resources and Parks - Current Use Taxation Programs
(206) 477-4643

Department of Transportation - Road Services Division 
(206) 296-6590

For contact information for any county agency or personnel, call King County Information at (206) 291-0100 or 1-800-325-6165 or check www.kingcounty.gov.