Updates on Yakima County’s Building Permitting Improvements & Future Collaboration

AGC of Washington’s Central District invites members to a special information session with Yakima County staff to discuss the progress being made to improve the building permitting system and processes across the county.

This session will provide valuable insight into how the County is modernizing its permitting approach, streamlining communication, and enhancing efficiency for builders, contractors, and developers.

Following the staff presentation, we’ll share how AGC and Yakima County will continue this collaboration through upcoming roundtable discussions focused on creating a comprehensive resource guide for all parties involved — including builders, jurisdiction staff, and developers.

Our goal is to ensure that AGC members have a strong voice in shaping practical solutions that support a more predictable, transparent, and collaborative permitting process.

Key Topics

Overview of Yakima County’s permitting process improvements
Insights from County staff on system updates and implementation timeline
Opportunities for AGC member feedback and input
Plans for future public/private roundtables
Next steps in developing a regional Building & Development Resource Guide

Who Should Attend

AGC members involved in commercial and industrial construction
Project managers, estimators, and permitting coordinators
Local builders, developers, and design professionals working in Yakima County

Why Attend

This is your chance to hear directly from Yakima County leaders, provide feedback, and help shape the next phase of collaboration between the construction industry and local jurisdictions.

Together, we can build a stronger, more efficient system that benefits everyone — from project planning to final approval.

RSVP Today

Let me know if you need anything else or if you have any questions.

Location: Baker Boyer Bank, 921 Seattle Slew Run, Yakima, WA 98908

AGC of Washington Event Cancellation Policy

All transfers or cancellations must be received 3 business days prior to the event start date to avoid forfeiting 100% of the event fee. To clarify, if the event is on Tuesday, you must cancel the Wednesday of the preceding week by 5pm.