About / contact DPER

• Contact information listed below, also:
  • Hours and locations
      - Vashon field office
  • Map and directions
• Mailing list (subscribe to get DPER news updates by e-mail)
• News releases 
• Customer newsletter 
• Public meetings 
• Workshops and events
• Services
• Staff directory 
  • Key contacts 
• Yearly statistics (permit processing performance measures)
• Mission statement
• Strategic plan 

The Department of Permitting and Environmental Review (DPER) is the King County agency that issues permits for properties located in unincorporated King County. We also enforce county land use and building codes, staff the King County Fire Marshal , and issue business licenses.

DPER Mission and Vision

Mission statement: To serve, educate and protect our community by shaping and implementing King County's development and environmental regulations.

Vision statement: DPER is a national leader promoting responsible and sustainable development to foster environmental quality, economic vitality and social benefit.

See DPER Mission, Vision & Values for the entire statement.

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