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What are the hours of operation?
The Spokane County office hours are:
Spokane County Court House 8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Human Resources 8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Public Works 8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Other County Buildings hours may vary


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What are the directions to the County Court House?

^ From the East on I-90:
 DIRECTIONS  DISTANCE
1: Start out going West on  I-90 W.   0.0 miles  ( 0.0 km)
2: Take the LINCOLN ST. exit, exit number 280B.   0.3 miles  ( 0.5 km)
3: Stay straight to go onto S LINCOLN ST.   0.4 miles  ( 0.6 km)
4: Turn LEFT onto W MAIN AVE.   0.0 miles  ( 0.0 km)
5: Turn SLIGHT RIGHT.   0.1 miles  ( 0.1 km)
6: Turn SLIGHT RIGHT onto N MONROE ST.   0.3 miles  ( 0.4 km)
7: Turn LEFT onto W COLLEGE AVE.   0.1 miles  ( 0.1 km)
8: Turn RIGHT onto N MADISON ST.   0.1 miles  ( 0.1 km)
9: Turn LEFT onto W BROADWAY AVE.   0.0 miles  ( 0.0 km)
 TOTAL ESTIMATED TIME:  TOTAL DISTANCE:
 10 minutes   1.3 miles ( 1.8km) 

^ From the West on I-90:
 DIRECTIONS  DISTANCE
1: Start out going East on  I-90 W.   0.0 miles  ( 0.0 km)
2: Take the LINCOLN ST. exit, exit number 280B.   0.3 miles  ( 0.5 km)
3: Stay straight to go onto S LINCOLN ST.   0.4 miles  ( 0.6 km)
4: Turn LEFT onto W MAIN AVE.   0.0 miles  ( 0.0 km)
5: Turn SLIGHT RIGHT.   0.1 miles  ( 0.1 km)
6: Turn SLIGHT RIGHT onto N MONROE ST.   0.3 miles  ( 0.4 km)
7: Turn LEFT onto W COLLEGE AVE.   0.1 miles  ( 0.1 km)
8: Turn RIGHT onto N MADISON ST.   0.1 miles  ( 0.1 km)
9: Turn LEFT onto W BROADWAY AVE.   0.0 miles  ( 0.0 km)
 TOTAL ESTIMATED TIME:  TOTAL DISTANCE:
 10 minutes   1.3 miles ( 1.8km) 

^ From the North of Spokane on US-395:
 DIRECTIONS  DISTANCE
1: Start out going South on US-395.   0.0 miles  ( 0.0 km)
2: Turn RIGHT onto W CATALDO AVE.   0.3 miles  ( 0.5 km)
3: Turn LEFT onto N WASHINGTON ST.   0.0 miles  ( 0.0 km)
4: Turn RIGHT onto W CATALDO AVE.   0.2 miles  ( 0.3 km)
5: Turn LEFT onto N HOWARD ST.   0.0 miles  ( 0.1 km)
6: Turn RIGHT onto W MALLON AVE.   0.2 miles  ( 0.3 km)
7: Turn LEFT onto N LINCOLN ST.   0.1 miles  ( 0.1 km)
8: Turn RIGHT onto W BROADWAY AVE.   0.1 miles  ( 0.2 km)
 TOTAL ESTIMATED TIME:  TOTAL DISTANCE:
 15 minutes   0.9 miles ( 1.5km) 


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Where do I get information about abandoned vehicles in the County?
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To report an abandoned vehicle in the County or to get information about an abandoned vehicle, please contact the Spokane County Sheriff.

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Where do I get information about annexations or incorporations in Spokane County?
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The Spokane County Boundary Review Board can provide you with information about upcoming annexations and/or incorporations throughout the county.

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Where do I get information about Aquifer charges on my tax bill and the Aquifer Protection Assistance Program?
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The Utilities Division of the Spokane County Public Works Department can provide you with information about the Aquifer charges that you see on your property tax bill.
For information about the Aquifer Protection Assistance Program, please contact the Spokane County Housing & Community Development Department.

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Where do I get information about the assessed value of my property?
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The Spokane County Assessor can provide you with information about the assessed value of your property.

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Where do I get information about barricading streets?
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The Engineering & Roads Division of the Spokane County Public Works Department can provide you with information about barricading streets around your neighborhood or anywhere in the County.

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Where do I get information about, or report bicycles that were lost or stolen?
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The Sheriff /Police Property Room at 1308 West Gardner (625-1430) should be contacted about lost or stolen bicycles.

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Where do I get information about the bicycle safety program for 3rd through 8th graders?
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The Public Relations office of the Spokane County Sheriff can provide you with information about bicycle safety programs.

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Where do I get information about birth/death records for Spokane County?
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The Spokane Regional Health District can provide you with information about, and copies of birth and death records for Spokane County.

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Where do I get information about obtaining a block party permit?
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The Engineering & Roads Division of the Spokane County Public Works Department can provide you with information about obtaining a block party permit.

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Where do I get information about bond redemptions?
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The Spokane County Treasurer can provide you with information about bond redemption.

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Where do I get information about building permits?
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The Spokane County Building and Planning Division can provide you with information about building permits.

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Where do I get information about burning restrictions information, wood stoves, etc.?
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The Spokane County Spokane Regional Clean Air Agency and the Building and Planning Department can provide you with information about current burning restrictions, wood stoves and other general information about air pollution concerns in our area.

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Where do I get information about business equipment taxes?
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The Spokane County Treasurer can provide you with information about business equipment taxes.

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Where do I get information about changing my name?
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The Spokane County District Court has information about the process to change your name. Please contact them for more information.

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Where do I get information about Civil records (court actions involving personal injury, wrongful death, monetary judgments, foreclosures, etc).?
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The Spokane County Clerk can provide you with information about various civil records.

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Where do I get information about County Boat Patrol and Search & Rescue Programs?
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The Spokane County Department of Emergency Management can provide you with information about the county boat patrol and our Search and Rescue Program.

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Where do I get information about County jobs that are open?
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The Spokane County Human Resources Department maintains a listing of jobs that we are currently accepting applications for. Please contact them for more information about applying.
The Spokane County Civil Service Department handles all recruitment and testing for jobs within the Sheriff's Department. Please contact them for more information about applying.

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Where do I get information and/or copies of County resolutions?
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The Clerk of the Board for the Board of County Commissioners can provide you with information about resolutions that have been passed by the board. The Spokane County Clerk of the Board may be reached at (509) 477-2265 or via e-mail.

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Where do I get information about demolition permits?
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The Building and Planning Division of the Spokane County Public Works Department can provide you with information about obtaining a demolition permit. The Spokane Regional Clean Air Agency can provide you with information on asbestos abatement concerns.

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Where do I get information about fallout shelters in Spokane County?
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The Spokane County Department of Emergency Management can provide you with information about fallout shelters in Spokane County.

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Where do I get information about fireworks display permits?
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The Building and Planning Division of the Spokane County Public Works Department can provide you with information about obtaining a fireworks display permit.


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Where do I get information about obtaining food handler/food establishment permits?
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The Spokane Regional Health District can provide you with information about food handler and food establishment permits.

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Where do I get information about foreclosures?
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The Spokane County Treasurer can provide you with information about property foreclosures and upcoming sales.

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Where do I get information about gambling tax?
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The Spokane County Treasurer can provide you with information about gambling taxes.

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Where do I get information about obtaining grading permits?
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The Building & Planning Division of the Spokane County Public Works Department can provide you with information about obtaining a grading permit.

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Where do I get information about gun carrying permits?
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Information about gun carrying permits can be accessed by calling (509) 625-4037.

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Where do I get information about housing projects for low to moderate income persons?
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The Spokane County Housing and Community Development Department can provide you with information about housing projects for low to moderate income persons.

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Where do I get information about land deeds, titles, other recorded documents?
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The Spokane County Auditor can provide you with information about land deeds, titles, other recorded documents.

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Where do I get information about renewing my vehicle license?
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The Auto Licensing Division of the Spokane County Auditor's Office can assist you with getting a vehicle license renewal, ownership transfer, plate replacement, specialized license plates, etc. Please contact them for more information.

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Where do I get information about licensing my pet?
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The Spokane County Regional Animal Care and Protection Services can assist you with getting your pets licensed, along with providing you with other information about animal care and responsible pet ownership. Please contact them for more information.
Pet licenses can also be obtained from the Building and Planning Division of the Spokane County Public Works Department, located at 1026 West Broadway, on the main county campus.

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Where do I get information about LPG Tank permits?
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The Building and Planning Division of the Spokane County Public Works Department can provide you with information about LPG tank permits.

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Where do I get information about manufactured home permits?
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The Building and Planning Division of the Spokane County Public Works Department can provide you with information about manufactured home permits.

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Getting married? Where do I get a marriage license?
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The Spokane County Auditor issues marriage licenses. For more information, please contact their office on the second floor of the Spokane County Courthouse, 1116 West Broadway.

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Where do I check to see if I have missing money or unclaimned property?
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Visit the State Department of Revenue site for unclaimed property searching.

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Where do I get information about occupancy certification?
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The Building and Planning Division of the Spokane County Public Works Department can provide you with information about occupancy certification.

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Where do I get information about plumbing code requirements/inspections?
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The Building and Planning Division of the Spokane County can provide you with information about plumbing code requirements/inspections, and pre-construction conferences.

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Where do I get information about pre-construction conferences?
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The Building and Planning Division of the Spokane County can provide you with information about pre-construction conferences.

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Where do I pay for my parking tickets?
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The Spokane County District Court and Municipal Court offices are located on the first floor of the Public Safety Building at 1100 West Mallon Ave. Parking tickets, traffic and criminal fine payments, and time pay setups are handled here. Please contact them for more information.

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Where do I get information about property liens?
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The Spokane County Treasurer can provide you with information about property liens.

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Where do I get information about property ownership and legal descriptions?
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The Spokane County Assessor can provide you with information about property ownership, sales, legal descriptions, pending segregation, etc.

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Where do I get information about property taxes (both real estate and personal property)?
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The Spokane County Treasurer can provide you with information about real and personal property taxes.

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Where do I get information about registering to vote?
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The Elections Division of the Spokane County Auditor's Office can assist you with registering to vote, upcoming election information, results from recent elections, upcoming issues on the ballot, candidate filings, etc. Please contact them for more information.

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Where do I get information about relocation permits?
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The Building and Planning Division of the Spokane County Public Works Department can provide you with information about relocation permits.

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Where do I get information about rezoning applications?
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The Building and Planning Division of the Spokane County Public Works Department can provide you with information about rezoning applications.

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Where do I get information about road maintenance, drainage issues?
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The Engineering & Roads Division of the Spokane County Public Works Department can provide you with information about county road maintenance, drainage issues, etc.

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Where do I get information about sewer bills, sewer locations, problems, and/or repair?
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The Utilities Division of the Spokane County Public Works Department can provide you with information about sewer bills, sewer locations, problems, and/or repair.

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Where do I get information about sidewalk maintenance?
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The Engineering & Roads Division of the Spokane County Public Works Department can provide you with information about county sidewalk maintenance.

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Where do I get information about sign permits?
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The Building and Planning Division of the Spokane County Public Works Department can provide you with information about sign permits.

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Where do I get information about snow removal on County roads?
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Please contact the The Engineering & Roads Division of the Spokane County Public Works Department for the latest information on county road snow removal.

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Where do I get information about tax refunds?
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The Spokane County Treasurer can provide you with information about tax refunds.

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Where do I get information about underground storage tank installations and registration?
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The Building and Planning Division of the Spokane County Public Works Department can provide you with information about underground storage tank installations and registration.

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Where do I get information about Utility Local Improvement Districts (ULIDs)?
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The Utilities Division of the Spokane County Public Works Department can provide you with information about proposed, new, and existing ULIDs throughout the County.

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Where do I get information about water and irrigation districts?
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The Utilities Division of the Spokane County Public Works Department can provide you with information about water and irrigation districts throughout the County.
Last Modified On: 9/19/2007
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