Government Services Online and By Phone

Updated March 3, 2024

The Kitsap County Administration Building at 619 Division Street, Port Orchard is open 8:00 a.m to 4:30 p.m Monday through Friday with limited services.
The Kitsap County Courthouse is open the same hours. See the Court's information below for details. The Public Works/Human Resources building and Givens Community Center remain closed to the public.

Hours for offices in the Administration Building are shown below.

Administrative Services, Auditor’s Office & Commissioners' Office — 8:00 a.m to 4:30 p.m (Monday through Friday)
Assessor's Office — 9:00 a.m to 4:00 p.m (Monday through Thursday), 9:00 a.m to noon (Friday)
Community Development — 9:00 a.m to noon (Monday through Friday). Visit the contact us page for information on staff availability.
Treasurer's Office — 9:00 a.m to 4:00 p.m (Monday through Friday)

Many Kitsap County government services are now online, by email, or by phone. 

This page is designed to help you find county government services and contact information. View the drop-down sections below to find the county service you need. If you're unsure who to contact or need to report a problem with a county service, please contact Kitsap1 for help at 360-337-5777 or help@kitsap1.com.

Coronavirus Links

This webpage does not contain health information or community resources. For resources and information related to coronavirus, visit the Washington State Coronavirus Response page or the Kitsap Emergency Operations Center Coronavirus Resources and Information page.

This page is frequently updated. If you find an error on this page or want to make an update, email rpirtle@kitsap.gov.


 Assessor's Office

In-person services are available 9:00 a.m to 4:00 p.m, Monday through Thursday, and 9:00 a.m to noon Friday.

Staff is available by email assessor@kitsap.gov (preferred) or for general questions or same day call back, call 360-337-7160. 

Temporary drop-box: Drop off documents in the secure lock-box at the front of the Administration Building on 619 Division Street, Port Orchard. The box is emptied and processed daily. Please clearly label the item "Assessor."

Services available:

 Auditor's Office (Elections, Recording, Financial, Licensing)

In-person services are available 8:00 a.m to 4:30 p.m, Monday through Friday.

View Auditor's Office homepage

To ask a question, submit this short form

Staff is available by phone at 360-337-7129 8:00 a.m to 4:30 p.m, Monday through Friday.

 

Services available:

Commissioners' Office/Administrative Services (Purchasing, Risk Management)

In-person services are available 8:00 a.m to 4:30 p.m, Monday through Friday.

For questions or appointments please email kitsapcommissioners@kitsap.gov or call 360-337-7080.


Bids are still being accepted for advertised projects. Call 360-337-7080 when you arrive at the office so that your bid can be stamped as received. For questions, contact purchasing@kitsap.gov

Public Disclosure requests are being accepted and can be made through our online records portal: Public Records Request or by emailing our office directly at publicrecords@kitsap.gov.

Community Development and Fire Marshal

In-person services are available 9:00 a.m. to noon, Monday through Friday.
Please visit our Contact Us page for information on staff availability.

Staff is available by phone 360-337-5777 or email help@kitsap1.com.

Prepare, Apply and Manage Your Permit

  • Live chat with permit techs and land use staff, 
    Monday - Thursday, 9:00 a.m - noon.

  • Book an appointment to meet with DCD staff; virtual and in-person options.

  • Online permit center.
Issue and pay for your permit, and schedule inspections.
  • Permit application portal - apply for a new permit.

  • Where is my permit in line? Check your permit status.

Conservation District

The Kitsap Conservation District office is closed to the public. Staff is available by phone or email. View KCD contact information.

 Courts - Superior, Clerk, District, Juvenile and Family

The Kitsap County Courthouse is located at 614 Division Street, Port Orchard.

Superior Court - View homepage

Open Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. and 1:15 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Staff is available by phone at 360-337-7140 (extension 3) or email  SuperiorCourt@kitsap.gov

County Clerk - View homepage

Open Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. and 1:15 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Staff is available by phone at 360-337-7164. 
Visit the Clerks homepage for contact information and services.

District Court - View homepage

Open Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. and 1:15 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. with limited staffing. The use of LiveChat through the District Court homepage is highly encouraged and will nearly always result in a quicker response. Staff is available by phone at 360-337-7109 or email DistrictCourt@kitsap.gov

Juvenile and Family Court - View homepage

Open Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to noon p.m. and 1:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Some services may be modified. Contact Juvenile and Family Court at 360-337-5401. 
Visit the Juvenile and Family Court homepage for contact information and services. 

 Human Resources

View Human Resources homepage

The service desks at Human Resources are closed to the public. Staff is available by phone 360-337-7185 or email humanresources@kitsap.gov.
Hours: Monday - Thursday, 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. and Fridays 8 a.m. - noon.

Services available:


 Human Services

Visit the Human Services homepage for contact information and services.

Aging and Long-Term Care service desks in Port Orchard, Silverdale, and Poulsbo are closed to the public. Program staff are available by phone 360-337-5700 or 1-800-562-6418. Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m - 4:30 p.m.

 Medical Examiner's Office

View Medical Examiner's homepage

Contact the Medical Examiner's Office in advance to make an appointment. Call 360-337-7077 or email coroner@kitsap.gov.

 Noxious Weeds

View the Noxious Weeds page
Contact Kitsap1 at 360-337-5777 or help@kitsap1.com

 Parks Department

View Park's homepage

The Parks Office is closed to the public. Staff is available by phone 360-337-5350 or email parks@kitsap.gov. Hours: Monday - Thursday 8:30 a.m - 5:00 p.m, Friday 8:30 a.m - 2:30 p.m

 Prosecutor's Office

View Prosecutor's Office homepage

Open Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m and 1:30 p.m to 4:30 p.m. Staff is available by phone at 360-337-7174 or email kcpa@kitsap.gov.

 Public Works (Roads, Solid Waste, Sewer, Stormwater)

View Public Works homepage

Visit the Kitsap1 website to request services, reach staff, or report problems. You can also call Kitsap1 360-337-5777 or email to help@kitsap1.com 

In-person services at Public Works offices are by appointment only. Call Kitsap1 if you need to schedule in-person services. 

Services available:

 Sheriff's Office

View Sheriff's Office homepage

Law enforcement is still available to help and serve you! Call 911 for assistance. 

Port Orchard Office - Open Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m to noon and 1:00 p.m - 4:30 p.m

Silverdale Office - Open Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m to noon and 1:00 p.m - 4:00 p.m 

Kingston Office - Closed until further notice.

Treasurer's Office   

In-person services are available 9:00 a.m to 4:00 p.m, Monday through Friday.
View Treasurer's Office homepage

Staff is available by phone at 360-337-7135 Monday – Friday, 9:00 a.m.– 4:00 p.m. Contact the office by email at Treasurer@kitsap.gov. 

Drop off payments and documents in the secure lock-box at the front of the Administration Building on 619 Division Street, Port Orchard. Do not leave cash. The box is emptied and processed daily.

Services available:

 WSU Extension Services

WSU Extension county offices and WSU Research & Extension Centers are closed to the public. Staff is available by email, phone, and web conference. Contact WSU staff.


 Other Local Governments in Kitsap County

City of Port Orchard

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City of Bremerton

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City of Poulsbo

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City of Bainbridge Island

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