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- Life in KentLearn about living in the City of Kent, Washington
- Getting AroundFind different ways to travel around the City.
- Getting InvolvedFind out how you can help your City.
- Staying InformedKeep up-to-date with events and information.
- Resident ResourcesHelpful links and information for residents of Kent.
- Calendar of EventsFind upcoming community events on the City of Kent calendar.
Work
- Business ResourceHelpful information for people doing business in Kent.
- Bids/ProcurementInformation for use by vendors to review and download information about City procurement requests.
- City EmploymentThe source for information about jobs in the city.
- Economic DevelopmentWe make doing business easier with better resources, assistance, transportation and more.
- Public WorksCity of Kent Public Works Department
- Permit CenterWe’ve simplified the construction, development application and review processes.
- Doing business in KentLicensing information, proposals, services and resources brought together in one place.
- Starting a Business in KentWe help you get started with licensing information, demographics, service and resources.
- City TaxesInformation regarding City of Kent taxes, including information on the new Business and Occupation tax.
Discover
- About KentInformation about the City of Kent, Washington
- Arts and EntertainmentWhat’s happening in Kent? Here’s your guide to festivals, concerts, arts and more.
- Parks and RecreationWhether indoors or outdoors or gardening or goal tending, you’ll find family fun here.
- Points of InterestPlaces to go and things to do.
- Calendar of EventsFind upcoming community events on the City of Kent calendar.
City Hall
- Kent Community CalendarFind upcoming community events.
- City CouncilCheck the meeting schedule; learn about your City Council members.
- DepartmentsFind the City of Kent departments and services you need.
- City BudgetLearn about the budget process and how your tax dollars are allocated
- Staff DirectoryContact information for city staff
- MapsYour resource for city maps
- Office of the MayorMeet Mayor Suzette Cooke
- Other public agenciesCity, county and state agencies, including the library and Puget Sound Regional Council
- Permit CenterWe’ve simplified the construction, development application and review process
- Public recordsMake a public records request
- Utility BillingPay your utility bill or find utilities information
- Public NoticesCouncil meetings, ordinance changes, RFP's, etc.

Starting a Business in Kent

Over 4,500 businesses call Kent home. Our prime location provides attractive and efficient access for product distribution as well as a highly skilled and centrally located labor force. With over 78,000 jobs and a diverse economic base, Kent has had very steady and strong increases over the past decade in gross business income, taxable sales, total employment and population. Totaling over $8 billion, Kent has the highest gross business income among its peer cities in King County, exceeding second-ranked Renton by more than $2.5 billion.

Kent Chamber of Commerce The Kent Chamber of Commerce proudly supports the Kent business community.	Small Business Guide Provides information, links to valuable resources, and outlines steps for starting and operating a business.
Washington Business Tax Guide Find information on taxes that might apply to your business.	SBA Resource Guide Provides a variety of information to start and grow your small business.
Business License Discover the who, what and where of Kent's business licenses.	Transportation From commuting to construction to cycling to shuttles, we can help get you there.

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