Liberty Lake Regional Park Campground Season Extended

SPOKANE COUNTY, Wash. – Spokane County Parks, Recreation, & Golf department announced today that an additional camping weekend has been opened for Friday, Oct. 1 and Saturday, Oct. 2 at the popular Liberty Lake Regional Park Campground to fi...

Regional Stabilization Center Set to Begin Operations

SPOKANE COUNTY, Wash. – Spokane County Commissioners, local elected officials, leaders in health care and criminal justice, and other stakeholders celebrated the soon-to-be opened new Spokane Regional Stabilization Center (SRSC), Sept. ...

Assessor, Auditor, Board of Equalization and Treasurer Modify Public Office Hours

SPOKANE COUNTY, Wash. –  The Spokane County Board of Commissioners approved a resolution at the request of the Spokane County Assessor, Spokane County Auditor, Spokane County Board of Equalization (BOE), and the Spokane County Treasurer...

County Approves ARP Funds for Resource Center

Parcel Search

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Scraps for Pets

Spokane County Regional Animal Protection Service provides resources for pet owners and animals.

Inmate Roster

View the list of inmates currently in the custody of Detention Services.

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Property Tax Exemptions

View the eligibility requirements for property tax exemptions or check the status of a previously-submitted request.

Burn Restrictions

Get the latest information on burning restrictions in the county.

Permit Applications, Forms & Guidelines

Though the permitting and planning process is complex and time-consuming, there are several forms that can be filled out ahead of time.

Food Establishment Permits

Any person wishing to serve or distribute food in Spokane County must obtain an approval or a permit to operate.

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Housing Resources

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is the fair located? Does the fair allow on-site camping? Find answers to these questions and more.

Enter an Exhibit

Find out how you can enter an animal or a still exhibit into this year's Interstate Fair.

Vendor Applications

Apply to be a vendor at the Interstate Fair and take part in the 200,000+ guests that could be coming your way.

Geiger Boulevard Improvements

Read about what Spokane County Public Works has planned for the project.

Bigelow/Forker Corridor Project

Learn about what Spokane County Public Works is doing to improve the interchange.

COVID-19 Impacts

Learn how the staff of Spokane County is working to keep citizens safe during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Solicitation Opportunities

Stay informed about competitive solicitation opportunities with Spokane County.

Awards & Contracts

View a listing of awarded contracts within the last 3 months as well as open opportunities.

Love is Ageless

Some of the most wonderful animals we have at the shelter are classified as seniors. Skip the tough puppy or kitten stage by bringing home an older companion.

Keep Your Feline Fit

Being overweight adds stress upon your cat's body and puts your cat at an increased risk of diabetes, liver problems, and joint pain. Find tips on keeping your cat in tip-top shape.

COVID-19 Impacts

Find out what Spokane County is doing to keep its citizens and animals safe during this pandemic.

Inmate Roster

This Roster includes all inmates in custody of Detention Services at the Spokane County Jail and the Geiger Corrections Facility.

OffenderWatch®

Spokane County Sheriff's Office uses OffenderWatch® to manage and monitor the whereabouts, conduct and compliance status of registered offenders in Spokane County.

Crime Check

Report Non-emergency calls, suspicious activity and tips.

Citizen's Advisory/Review Board

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COVID-19 Impacts

Learn about closures and cancelations due to the pandemic that may affect you.

COVID-19 Updates

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2020 Year in Review Report

The Treasurer's Office 2020 Year in Review: Collecting, Safeguarding, and Investing Spokane County's Public Funds.

Meet the Treasurer

Treasurer of Spokane County Michael J. Baumgartner: Bio & Contact Information

2021 Property Tax FAQ

2021 property tax letter and FAQ from Treasurer Michael Baumgartner.

Video Identification Program

Voluntarily identify your home or business as a location with video surveillance & let Deputies/Detectives instantly know where to check for video evidence.

Register to Vote

Keep your voter registration information up to date. Register to vote or update your address today!

Current Election Information

Information on the November 2, 2021 General Election can be found on our Current Election page.

Recycling Poster Contest taking entries through October 8, 2021.

Contact:     Kris Major

                  Solid Waste Education Coordinator

              &...

Public Works Building open to public with new hours.

The hours that the Spokane County Public Works Building is open to the public have changed:
Monday-Thursday: 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Friday: 7:30 a.m. to Noon
Face masks will also be required in the building beginning on Monday, August 23, 2021.

Regional Solid Waste Transfer Stations shift to seasonal hours.

As the weather continues to gradually get warmer – more and more folks are digging in and clearing out.   In other words, Spring Cleaning is underway and this is a quick reminder that the Spokane County Regional Solid Waste System has s...

Environmental Services announces online Sewer Permit application.

The online Sewer Permit application makes the process faster and more convenient. If you need assistance completing the online form, please call (509) 477-3604.

Notice of Application - SP-1696-21

PROJECT DESCRIPTION:   Preliminary Short Plat to divide three parcels containing 4.55 acres and two existing homes into eight (8) lots for single-family development.

PARCEL NUMBERS:  34043.0923; 34043.0942; 34043.0943

PROJECT LOCATION: &am...

Notice of Application - PE-2100-21

PROJECT DESCRIPTION:  Preliminary Plat to divide approximately 4.04 acres into 24 lots for single-family residential dwelling units in the Low Density Residential (LDR) zone.

PARCEL NUMBER:  55201.3101

PROJECT LOCATION:  The subje...

Notice of Application - SP-1631A-18

PROJECT DESCRIPTION:  Proposed alteration to Final Short Plat SP-1631-18.  The purpose of this alteration is to remove the duplex use from Lot 2 and replace with two (2) single-family residential lots.

PARCEL NUMBER:  36092.1202

P...

Notice of Application - PE-2099-21

PROJECT DESCRIPTION:  Preliminary Plat to divide approximately 5.4 acres into 33 lots for single-family residential dwelling units in the Low Density Residential (LDR) zone.

PARCEL NUMBER:  55201.3102

PROJECT LOCATION:  The subjec...

Notice of Application - SP-1695-21

PROJECT DESCRIPTION:  A Preliminary Short Plat to divide a 0.73 acre parcel, with an existing home, into three (3) lots, for single-family residences.

PARCEL NUMBER:  36194.0434

PROJECT LOCATION:  The subject site is generally loc...

Notice of Application - PE-2094-21

PROJECT DESCRIPTION:  Revised Preliminary Plat of Dishman Estates - At the Alteneder Ranch to divide approximately 20.64 acres into 29 22 lots for single family residences in the Low Density Residential (LDR) zone.

PARCEL NUMBERS:  44041....

Notice of Application - Realign Craig Rd through the Thorpe Rd intersection

PROJECT DESCRIPTION:  Realign Craig Rd through the Thorpe Rd intersection to eliminate the two T-intersections. Total project area is 2.6 acres.

PROJECT LOCATION:  The project begins 2,300' south of the intersection of Craig Rd a...

Notice of Application - SMA-244-21

PROJECT DESCRIPTION:  Shoreline Variance to construct a new single-family residence 56' feet from the Ordinary High Water Mark (OHWM) of the Spokane River, whereas the Spokane County Shoreline Master Program requires 150 feet.  ...

Determination of Nonsignificance - BSP-0122-2021

PROJECT DESCRIPTION:  Preliminary A Binding Site Plan to divide 7.8 acres into two lots, in Rural Activity Center Zone.

LOCATION OF PROJECT:  The subject site is known as 34911 N. Newport Highway, and is located on the northwest corner of...

Notice of Application - 3105 S. Assembly/E-B2104442

PROJECT DESCRIPTION:  Apartment Building - 3 story/27 units

PARCEL NUMBER:  25352.0727

PROJECT LOCATION:  3105 S. Assembly Road, Bldg.  D

ZONING:  Low Density Residential

DATE ISSUED:  August 11, 2021

APPLI...

Notice of Application - SP-1693-21

PROJECT DESCRIPTION:  Proposed Preliminary Short Plat to divide approximately 15 acres into 3 lots for single family residences in the Rural 5 (R-5) zone.

PARCEL NUMBER:  56354.9289

PROJECT LOCATION:  The subject property is gener...

Notice of Application - SP-1665-20

PROJECT DESCRIPTION:  A Preliminary Short Plat to divide a 32 acre parcel into a three (3) lot rural cluster

PARCEL NUMBER:  44022.9052

PROJECT LOCATION:  The subject site is generally located south of and adjacent to Morrow Park ...

Notice of Application - 5911 S. Ben Burr/B2100516

PROJECT DESCRIPTION:  Site Grading for Palouse Self Storage Phase II

PARCEL NUMBER:  34034.0207

PROJECT LOCATION:  5911 S. Ben Burr Rd., Spokane, WA  99223

ZONING:  Community Commercial

DATE ISSUED: &n...

Notice of Application - 17610 S. Short/B2100568

PROJECT DESCRIPTION:  Wetland Enhancement, Tree Planting and Stream Crossing/Culvert Replacement

PARCEL NUMBER:   23106.9023

PROJECT LOCATION:  17610 S. Short Road, Cheney, WA   99004

ZONING:  Rural Conse...

Burn Restrictions in Place for Spokane County's Parks

Spokane County Parks, Recreation & Golf has implemented a series of burn restrictions affecting parklands managed by the department. For a full list of restrictions, please click on the link below.

Liberty Lake ORV Park Closure Effective June 26th

Due to elevated fire risk, the Liberty Lake ORV Park will be closed to motorized vehicle use until further notice.

Wondering how busy your favorite trailhead is?

Check out the latest conditions at several of Spokane County's trailheads by viewing webcams at nine different locations! Webcam images are updated every 10 minutes!

Road construction and maintenance update for September 17-24, 2021.

 SPOKANE COUNTY PUBLIC WORKS ROAD CONSTRUCTION AND MAINTENANCE FOR SEPTEMBER 17-24, 2021

http://www.spokanecounty.org/3828/Weekly-Travel-Impacts-Map

ROAD CONSTRUCTION

57th Ave- Perry St. to Mt. Vernon Rd. Constr...

Stormwater Hotline available to report illicit discharge

Spokane County and other local agencies work to protect our water resources – the streams, rivers, and lakes above ground as well as the aquifer beneath it – from illicit discharge.  “Illicit discharge” is anything on the roads or in the storm se...

Public Works Building open to public with new hours.

The hours that the Spokane County Public Works Building is open to the public have changed:
Monday-Thursday: 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Friday: 7:30 a.m. to Noon
Face masks will also be required in the building beginning on Monday, August 23, 2021.

Gravel Road Stabilization Project

Check out the trial project that Spokane County Public Works will be starting in 2020.

Geiger Boulevard Improvements

Read about what Spokane County Public Works has planned for the project.

Dust Control

See the Spokane County Public Works webpage about dust control for unpaved roads.

Bigelow/Forker Corridor Project

Learn about what Spokane County Public Works is doing to improve the interchange.

Holiday Hazards

It's the most wonderful time of the year until your pet becomes sick and you have to rush to a veterinarian. Before you deck the halls, make sure your home is safe for your four-legged friends. 

10 Tips for your Senior Pets

1. Health check-ups: Make sure your senior pet has regular visits with your veterinarian. In fact, many veterinarians recommend that senior dogs should be examined twice a year, even more so if the dog has serious health issues. A thorough physical examin...

Keep Your Feline Fit

Overweight cats are less common than overweight dogs. Cats have a much better ability to regulate their own energy intake. However, being overweight adds stresses upon his body and puts your cat at an increased risk of diabetes, liver problems and joint p...

Talking Turkey

If you decide to feed your pet a little nibble of turkey, make sure it is boneless and well-cooked. Don't offer her raw or undercooked turkey, which may contain salmonella bacteria. 

Thanksgiving Pet Recipes

Turkey treats for dogs, puppy meatloaf, sassy kat dinner, and turkey and cranberry dog bones, ideas for the perfect home-made treats for your animals this Thanksgiving.

Holiday Hazards

It's the most wonderful time of the year until your pet becomes sick and you have to rush to a veterinarian. Before you deck the halls, make sure your home is safe for your four-legged friends. 

Angel for the Animals

Become an Angel to the Animals this holiday season. Every amount is welcome, no matter how big or small, and all funds go to the SCRAPS Animal Medical Fund. Your donations are tax deductible.

Ten Tips for Winter

10 Tips for Winter

If your pet spends most of the time in the backyard, please change your routine and keep (s)he indoors during the freezing months.

Holiday Treats

Bone-appetite biscuits, chicken jerky strips, mini-morsels for cats and peanut butter dog biscuits, all great ideas to make as holiday treats for your pets.

Love is Ageless

Senior animals are some of the hardest to adopt out at SCRAPS. Not because of the dog or cat themselves, but because most people have in mind adopting a puppy or kitten rather than a mature companion. That is a shame. Some of the most wonderful animals we...

Dog House Drive

Donate to the SCRAPS Doghouse Drive to help repair donated doghouses.

Missing Vulnerable Juvenile Female and Male

Missing Vulnerable Juvenile Female and Male

Can you help us find Hailly L. Bernard and Patrick G. Kauffman? 

Spokane County Sheriff’s Deputies are attempting to locate two missing/vulnerable juveniles, 12-year-old Hailly L. Bern...

Major Crimes Detectives Investigating Shooting in Hotel Parking Lot

Major Crimes Detectives Investigating Shooting in Hotel Parking Lot  

Spokane Valley Deputies and Major Crimes Detectives are at the scene of a shooting in the parking lot of the Ramada at 905 N. Sullivan in Spokane Valley.  The...

UPDATE: Detectives Arrest Assault Suspect, Edward M. Leavens

UPDATE: Detectives Arrest Assault Suspect, Edward M. Leavens

This afternoon, Spokane Valley Major Crimes Detectives, with the assistance of the Pacific Northwest Violent Offender Task Force, developed information on a possible location f...

Report of Possible Weapon at High School Unfounded

Report of Possible Weapon at High School Unfounded

Spokane Valley Deputies, working with East Valley High School (EVHS) Administrators, briefly placed the high school in modified lockdown (students stay in classrooms) for the safety of students a...

Support Staff Sign-On Bonus Offered by Spokane County Sheriff’s Office

Support Staff Sign-On Bonus Offered by Spokane County Sheriff’s Office

Several Administrative and Automotive Technician Openings 

The Spokane County Sheriff’s Office has several support staff employment opport...

Deputies and SAU Detectives Locate and Arrest Suspect for Rape

Deputies and SAU Detectives Locate and Arrest Suspect for Rape

Spokane Valley Deputies responded to a reported rape of a 17-year-old female early this morning.  Through the investigation, the suspect was identified, located, and arrested...

Driver, a Convicted Felon, Arrested for a Felony Warrant and Unlawful Possession of a Firearm

Driver, a Convicted Felon, Arrested for a Felony Warrant and Unlawful Possession of a Firearm after Failing to Follow Traffic Commands

Spokane Valley Deputies, at the scene of a one-vehicle non-injury crash, contacted the driver of an unrelated c...

Deputies Arrest Suspect for Felony Assault and Kidnapping

Deputies Arrest Suspect for Felony Assault and Kidnapping

Spokane Valley Deputies responded to the report of a female who was severely beaten.   The victim was provided medical attention for serious, non-life-threatening injuries. &n...

Major Crimes Detectives Investigating Vicious Domestic Violence Assault

Major Crimes Detectives Investigating Vicious Domestic Violence Assault

Spokane Valley Major Crimes Detectives are investigating the violent assault of a female victim in her late seventies.   The victim was transported to the hospital w...

Suspect Tries to Deter Deputy by Igniting Spray from Aerosol Can

Suspect Tries to Deter Deputy by Igniting Spray from Aerosol Can

This morning, a male suspect produced an aerosol can, pointed it at a Spokane County Sheriff’s Office Sergeant, and lit it on fire, creating an approximate two-foot flame....

‘Huffing’ Suspect Arrested Again, in Less Than 24 Hours, for DUI

‘Huffing’ Suspect Arrested Again, in Less Than 24 Hours, for DUI

Spokane County Sheriff’s Deputies arrested 42-year-old Christopher J. Rangel, a second time in less than 24 hours, for Driving Under the Influence of A...

Crime Victim Services Information

Information from the Spokane County Crime Victim Services, Spokane Regional Law and Justice Council, Spokane County Prosecutor’s Office and several Community Partners:

We know that being a survivor or witness of violence can be devastating and difficult to...

Impaired Driver Arrested After ‘Huffing’ Cans of Keyboard Duster

Impaired Driver Arrested After ‘Huffing’ Cans of Keyboard Duster  

A Spokane County Sheriff’s Deputy arrested an adult male for Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol/Drugs after it was determined h...

Impaired Driver, Facing Several Charges, Threatens Deputies

Impaired Driver, Facing Several Charges, Threatens Deputies  

Spokane County Sheriff’s Deputies arrested an adult male for attempted Assault 2^nd Degree, Intimidating a Public Servant (2 counts), and Driving Under the Influence ...

Spokane County Victim Services

We know that being a survivor or witness of violence can be devastating and difficult to navigate. That’s why we are eager to share a video that highlights many of the resources and services available to help victims and survivors of crime in th...

June 2021 Quarterly Report

This report highlights our progress with the Criminal Justice Information Hotline, the Intake & Release Center, and the implementation of other projects.

2021 Strategic Plan

To better understand who we are, what we do, and our accomplishments/ goals please take a look at our strategic plan for 2021.

City & County Awarded Grant by MacArthur Foundation Safety and Justice Challenge

New Funding Will Help Support Initiatives Aimed at Safely Reducing Spokane County’s Jail Population and Advancing Racial Equity

The Blueprint for Reform Status Report is now available online

Today the authors of the Blueprint for Reform published a Status Report on the region’s progress under the Blueprint’s recommendations and other efforts undertaken since its publication.  The authors of the Status Report, including retired Judge ...

Spokane Superior Court Eviction Resolution Program

With many landlords and tenants hit hard by impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, Spokane County is expecting to face a large number of eviction cases after state and federal moratoria on evictions are lifted. In hopes of reducing the severity of a wave of ev...

Treasurer's Office Friday Office Hours Set to Expand 9/17.

Beginning Friday September 17th, the Spokane County Treasurer's Office will be open Fridays from 8:30 A.M. to 4:00 P.M. Previously, the shared lobby at the Spokane County Courthouse closed at 1:00 P.M. on Fridays. The expanded office hours includ...

Treasurer's Office Open for In-Person Services

For Immediate Release: 

July 6, 2021 

Spokane County Treasurer’s Office Opens for In-Person Services Effective Immediately

The Spokane County Treasurer’s Office opened today for in-person services at ...

Landlord Extension Program Extended to September 30th

For Immediate Release: 

July 1, 2021 

Treasurer Baumgartner offers residential landlords and property managers property tax extension relief through September 30^th, 2021 in response to the Governor’s eviction moratorium bridge.&a...

Treasurer applauds passage of legislation to significantly reduce penalty & interest

For Immediate Release: 

April 22, 2021

Treasurer applauds passage of legislation to significantly reduce delinquent property tax penalty & interest. 

Spokane County, WA – Treasurer of Spok...

Spokane County Investment Policy Receives GIOA Professional Certification

For Immediate Release: 

April 19, 2021

Spokane County Investment Policy receives Government Investment Officers Association professional certification  

Spokane County, WA – The Spokane County Investment Policy ...

Treasurer proposes local public financing option for Latah Valley land conservation

For Immediate Release: 

March 30, 2021

Treasurer proposes local public financing option for Latah Valley land conservation 

Spokane County, WA – Treasurer of Spokane County Michael Baumgartner proposed...

2021 Property Tax Statements Mailed; 8% Avg. Bill Growth; Treasurer Authorizes One-Month Extension

For Immediate Release: March 10, 2021

2021 Property Tax Statements Mailing This Week; 8% Average Bill Growth Due to Voted & Government Imposed Tax Increases; Treasurer Orders One Month Extension for Taxpayers

Spokane County,...

Treasurer's Office Releases 2020 Year in Review Report

Click here to read the 2020 Treasurer's Office Year in Review Report:

For Immediate Release: 

February 10th, 2021

Treasurer’s Office Releases 2020 Year in Review Report: Highlights $22.7 Million Investment Income, Tax Ex...

Treasurer Baumgartner authorizes May 31st first half 2021 property tax extension

Treasurer Michael Baumgartner Extends First Half 2021 Property Tax Due Date Through May 31^st

Spokane County, WA – Treasurer of Spokane County Michael Baumgartner announced a one-month extension of first half 2021 property taxes from Apr...

Newman Lake Fire & Rescue Training Facility Construction Issued $300,000 Local Direct Investment

For Immediate Release: 

January 5, 2021

Treasurer’s Office Issues $300,000 Local Direct Investment Towards Construction of Newman Lake Fire & Rescue Training Facilities 

Spokane County, WA – The T...