Contact Us

Overview

All locations are at City Hall, 123 5th Avenue unless stated otherwise.

Kirkland City Hall Entrance

City Manager's Office

425-587-3001

  • Communications/Public Information
  • Ordinances & Resolutions
  • Economic Development
  • Intergovernmental Relations
  • Neighborhood Services
  • Ombud Program
  • Tourism
  • Volunteer Program

City Attorney Office

425-587-3030

  • Legal Counsel for the City

Development Services Center

425-587-3600

  • Apply For a Permit
  • Property Search
  • Construction Around Town
  • Search for a Permit
  • Forms, Checklists and Fees

Finance and Administration Department

Main Finance Inquiries                  Information Desk 
425-587-3100                                  425-587-3000

Utility Billing                                     Passports
425-587-3150                                  425-587-3005 

Business Licenses                          City Clerk's Office
425-587-3145                                  425-587-3190

  • Business & Pet License
  • City Budget & Accounting
  • City Cemetery 
  • Public Records
  • Financial Planning & Reporting
  • Passports
  • City Clerk's Office
  • Security Alarm Registration
  • Utility Billing (water, sewer, garbage)
 

Fire Department

425-587-3650

  • Fire and Aid Operations
  • Fire Prevention/Public Education
  • Office of Emergency Management

Fire Stations
Station 21 – Forbes Creek
9816 Forbes Creek Drive

Station 22 – Houghton
6602 108th Avenue NE

Station 25 – Juanita
12033 76th Place NE

Station 26 – North Rose Hill
9930 124th Avenue NE

Station 27 – Totem Lake
11210 NE 132nd Street

Human Resources

425-587-3210
Recorded Job Line: 425-587-3211

  • Civil Service Program Management for Public Safety, Police, and Fire Fighters
  • Employee Relations / Contract Interpretation
  • Employee Safety and Risk Management Services
  • LEOFF 1 Disability Board
  • New Hire Orientations
  • Recruitment and Selection

Information Technology Department

425-587-3050 / 425-587-3211

  • Applications
  • Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
  • Digital Communications (Cable TV; Web)
  • Network & Operations

Municipal Court

11740 NE 118th Street
425-587-3160

  • Criminal Citations
  • Domestic Violence Advocate
  • Juror Summons
  • Non-Criminal Traffic Infractions
  • Parking Tickets
  • Public Defender Services

Parks and Community Services

Administration Offices
425-587-3300

Maintenance Operations
12006 120th Place NE
425-587-3340

North Kirkland Community Center
12421 103rd Avenue NE
425-587-3350

Peter Kirk Community Center
352 Kirkland Avenue
425-587-3360

Planning and Building Department

425-587-3600

  • Code Enforcement/Complaint Investigation
  • Comprehensive Planning & Updates
  • Design Guidelines
  • Development Services
  • Land Use Permit Intake & Review
  • Neighborhood Planning & Updates
  • Tree Preservation & Care
  • Zoning/Land Use Regulations

Police Department

11750 NE 118th Street
425-587-3400

  • Crime Investigation & Prevention
  • Traffic and Patrol
  • Records
  • Corrections (City Jail)
  • Family Violence/Youth Advocate

Public Works Department

Administration
425-587-3800

Capital Improvement Program
City Hall Annex
310 1st Street
425-587-3800

Maintenance Operations
This number is staffed 24/7 to respond to spills and other Public Works emergencies.
915 8th Street
425-587-3900

Utility Billing 425-587-3150

  • Capital Improvement Projects
  • Development Services
  • Downtown Parking
  • Neighborhood Traffic Safety
  • Sewer Maintenance
  • Solid Waste (Garbage & Recycling)
  • Street & Public Grounds Maintenance
  • Stormwater Quality
  • Surface Water Quality
  • Transportation Engineering
  • Water Line Maintenance

Facility Code of Conduct

City of Kirkland facilities are open to the public and made available to those conducting City business, attending meetings or community events, or participating in authorized activities. To support a safe, welcoming, and respectful environment for all patrons and staff, the City’s Facility Code of Conduct outlines expectations for behavior while on site and is consistent with all federal, state, and local laws, including the Kirkland Municipal Code.

Policy

The following behavior is expected in City facilities:

  1. Personal conduct must promote a safe, welcoming, and courteous environment.
  2. Respecting personal space by avoiding obstructing pathways or crowding others.
  3. Striving for sensitivity to cultural and personal differences.
  4. Noise levels should be kept at a level that does not disturb others.
  5. Staff consultation before patrons use any equipment or rooms.
  6. Abiding by Authorized Personnel Only signage unless a patron is accompanied by staff.
  7. Personal belongings should be kept secure. The City is not responsible for lost or stolen items.
  8. Children must be supervised at all times.
  9. Cleanup is required after activities, with trash and recyclables properly disposed of.
  10. Parking must occur only in designated and authorized areas.

The following are examples of behavior that is not permitted in City facilities. This list is intended for illustration purposes only, and should not be considered exhaustive:

  1. Actions that endanger individuals or damage property.
  2. Demeaning, obscene, profane, threatening, abusive, harassing, bullying, or loud, disruptive language or behavior.
  3. Smoking and the use of tobacco products, vaping, vandalism, or littering.
  4. Bringing human or pet-waste into City facilities.
  5. Consuming drugs, alcohol, or other intoxicating substances.
  6. Obstructing free movement in high-traffic areas, doorways, or stairways.
  7. Bathing in restrooms or sleeping.
  8. Conducting unauthorized business, solicitations, or advertisements within City facilities.
  9. Violating any Federal, State law or Kirkland Municipal Code or Regulation.

Read the full Code of Coduct here.

If at any time a visitor in a City facility feels unsafe, they should alert City staff or call 911.