Welcome to the Benton County Planning Department! The Planning Department oversees land use, zoning, comprehensive & environmental planning within unincorporated Benton County (property outside of city limits).
If you have questions about property inside city limits, please contact the respective city.
| Kennewick |
(509) 585-4280
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| Prosser |
(509) 786-8212 |
| Richland |
(509) 942-7794 |
| West Richland |
(509) 967-5902 |
| Benton City |
(509) 588-3322 |
Some of our most frequently asked questions are about zoning, land use rules (such running a business from your home), setbacks from property lines, and addresses. We are happy to answer any of your land-use related questions.
Have a question about building permits, codes or inspections?
Call the Building Department at (509) 735-3500 (option 8)
Have a question about Code Enforcement?
Call Code Enforcement at (509) 222-2301 or fill out the Request for Investigation form
Have a question about wells and septic systems?
Contact the Benton Franklin Health District at (509) 460-4205
Have a question about ownership of property?
Contact the Benton County Assessor's office
Have a question about property taxes?
Contact the Benton County Treasurer's Department
Want a copy of your Short Plat, Long Plat or other documents?
Contact the Benton County Auditor's Recording Department
Want a map created and/or printed for you?
Contact the Benton County GIS Department
Any information submitted to Benton County is subject to the public records disclosure laws for the state of Washington (RCW 42.17) and all other applicable laws that may require the release of the documents to the public.