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Questions page (FAQ)


The City of Auburn is now offering virtual meetings.  To learn more about the Virtual Permit Center, or schedule a 20 minute meeting, please visit the Virtual Permit Center page.


The Department of Community Development is responsible for the following commonly requested services, provisions, and programs:

Building Services & Permitting

Business Licensing

Community Services

Development Review Engineering

Planning Services

Staff is eager to provide you information or answer any questions so please call our main line at 253-931-3090 or use our department directory. You may also submit our Contact Form - Community Development Services. Please make sure to include the parcel number and/or address of the property you are inquiring about, if applicable, to allow staff to be prepared to answer any question you may have. Community Development’s Permit Center is open from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM and is located on the 2nd floor of 1 E Main St, Auburn, WA 98001. 

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