Business Resources

Development and land use Everything you need to know about construction, land development and permits.	Kent Station Shopping Center Opened in autumn 2005, this urban shopping village located in the heart of downtown Kent offers dining, movies, shopping, services, education and community events.
Doing business in Kent Licensing information, proposals, services and resources brought together in one place.	Permits We’ve simplified the construction, development application and review processes.
City Taxes City taxes are administered by the Finance Department Audit Division located in the Centennial Building [400 West Gowe Street, Suite 406].  The Audit Division can be contacted by e-mail at Business-Occupation@KentWA.gov or phone at 253-856-6266.  If you are looking for information about the City of Kent taxes, including the new Business and Occupation (B&O) tax, this is the place.	Starting a business  We help you get started with licensing information, demographics, service and resources.
Kent Chamber of Commerce Your complete resource for relocation, tourism, real estate, banks, schools and more.	Kent Downtown Partnership The KDP works as a partner between the downtown businesses, property owners, residents, City of Kent, and the Kent Chamber of Commerce.
Economic development We make doing business easier with better resources, assistance, transportation and more.