City of Covington

There are several options for residents and businesses to dispose of their storm debris. Click here for a detailed listing of services.

The City is currently accepting nominations for the Budget Priorities Advisory Committee. For more information, click the image above.

Take a test drive of the new interactive maps by clicking on the image of the map above.

The City of Covington partners with King County for animal control and pet license services. You may now purchase a King County pet license at Covington City Hall.

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Voice Your Opinion

alertflag The Covington City Council is about to embark on a multi-year public engagement process to give Covington residents an opportunity to voice your priorities for city government. Led by a citizen Budget Priorities Advisory Committee, the public engagement process will identify the public’s expectations of city government and help the Council decide whether new, voter-approved revenue may be appropriate. If you would like to participate in this process, click here for more information.

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Welcome

Mayor Harto In Covington, we readily welcome newcomers to our community and proudly support the over 17,500 dedicated residents who already call Covington their home.

Covington is a young city that successfully balances retail business, a family-friendly environment, easy access to healthcare, and open communication with city leaders. Our active residents also enjoy many city sponsored events that promote public involvement and community pride.

Living in Covington connects you by major thoroughfares to the mountains and the Sound without having to compromise on small town character. We are a city that is looking ahead to ensure the improvement and vitality of transportation, parks and recreation, the downtown vision, housing options and continued access to city council and staff.

We welcome conversations with our residents. Please contact us through the Covington Connections link on our city website, by phone at (253) 638-1110, or via email at citycouncil@covingtonwa.gov with questions, problems or suggestions or attend one of our bimonthly City Council meetings on the second and fourth Tuesdays of the month.

Margaret Harto
City of Covington Mayor

News

Notice of Ordinances Passed at January 24, 2012 City Council Meeting
Posted On : Thursday, January 26, 2012

ORDINANCE NO. 03-12

An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Covington, King County, Washington amending the impact fee exemption requirements and process to CMC Chapter 12.105 Transportation Impact Fees and CMC Chapter 18.120 School Impact Fees.

ORDINANCE NO. 04-12

An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Covington, King County, Washington amending Chapters18.20 Technical Terms and Land Use Definitions; 18.31 Downtown Development and Design Standards; 18.40 Development Standards-Landscaping and 18.55 Signs of the Covington Municipal Code associated with minor corrections to the downtown zoning provisions.

Passed by the City Council of Covington, Washington, at the City Council meeting of January 24, 2012 to take effect five days after publication.

The full text of these ordinances may be obtained by clicking this link.

King County announces FREE debris disposal
Posted On : Thursday, January 26, 2012

King County Executive Dow Constantine has cleared the way for free disposal of branches, tree limbs and other wood debris left in the wake of recent wind and snow storms. Free wood debris recycling for King County residents will be available on Jan. 28-29, and again on Feb. 4-5 at four locations.

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