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DDES hours and locations

DDES is located in Renton, Washington. DDES also provides limited staff hours on Vashon - Maury Island for projects located there.

DDES Main Office in Renton


Please note: Beginning Monday, July 7, 2008, DDES service hours will change.
Permanent new hours for the DDES Permit Center, Phone Center and Record Center will be:

  • Monday through Thursday, 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
  • Friday, 7:30 to 11:30 a.m.

Free technical assistance will be offered Monday through Friday, 7:30 - 9:30 a.m.

Customers surveyed preferred earlier morning hours.

Thank you for your cooperation as we make this adjustment to better serve our customers.

Department of Development and Environmental Services
900 Oakesdale Avenue SW
Renton, WA 98057-5212
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DDES customer service line:  206-296-6600

Hours:  Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. through July 3, 2008 (except as noted below**)

DDES Permit Center Services

  • Building code information (Plans Examiners)
  • Cashier services
    • Pick up issued fire system permits
  • Reception services
    • for meetings
    • for dropping off materials
  • Permit intake and issuance** not available Wednesdays after 3 p.m.
  • Staff help and up to 15 minutes of free technical assistance on a first-come, first-served basis
    • Critical areas & other site review specialists** 8:30 - 10:30 a.m. only
    • Permit technicians** not available Wednesdays after 3 p.m.
    • Zoning technicians** not available Wednesdays after 3 p.m.


Vashon - Maury Island Community Service Center

Vashon - Maury Island Community Service Center
@ King County Police Precinct Office, Courthouse Square
19021 Vashon Hwy. S.W.
Vashon, WA 98070
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Vashon - Maury Island center phone:  206-296-4510

Hours:  Every Tuesday, 8 a.m. - noon, DDES staff are available at the Vashon - Maury Island office

Vashon field office services

  • ONLY applications for projects located on Vashon - Maury Island are accepted at this location
  • Other King County services at this location
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  Updated: Apr. 25, 2008