News Flash

League of American Bicyclists Survey

At the recommendation of the Sustainability Commission and the approval of Kent City Council, City of Kent staff submitted a Bicycle Friendly Community application to the League of American Bicyclists (the League) in February 2020.

The League represents bi...

Social Security Launches New Campaign to Fight Scammers

The Social Security Administration launched a new Public Service Announcement (PSA) campaign to continue warning people about the ongoing nationwide telephone impersonation scheme. The PSAs feature a message from Social Security Commissioner Andrew Saul. ...

Pulse Point

Kent introduces PulsePoint, an app to connect and alert the community of emergencies. PulsePoint Respond empowers everyday citizens to provide lifesaving assistance to victims of sudden cardiac arrest.. PulsePoint is not used to notify emergency ...

Precinct Election Officials Needed

The Portage County Board of Elections is looking for individuals who would like to be part of the democratic process by becoming Precinct Election Officials (PEOs). 

As part of our ongoing efforts, we are reaching out in search of honest, reliable...

United States Census 2020

The Federal Government is getting ready to roll out the 2020 Census. On April 1, 2020 the Census Bureau plans to send a letter or a door knocker to every U.S. household. The Census is required by the U.S. Constitution and is part of a once every 10-year t...

Kent Free Library Winter Reading Program

Kent Free Library will host the Winter Reading Program from Monday January 7 to Friday March 1.

Winter Reading is back this year with a new twist! Sign up for Winter Reading starting Monday, January 7 and earn points for reading, completing challenges, and...

Furnace Replacement & Hot Water Tank Replacement

The Kent Furnace Inspection and Targeted Replacement Program is available to income-eligible homeowners living within Kent City limits. 

This program provides: 

1. FREE furnace inspections, cleaning, tune-up, repairs and possible furnace repl...

City Operating Levy Up For Renewal

Kent City Council has asked the Board of Elections to include the ISSUE 1: LEVY RENEWAL on the March 17, 2020 ballot for voter consideration. 

This Operating levy has been renewed by the voters every 5 years for the last 55 years and City departme...

Income Tax Information

All Kent residents 18 years or older MUST file a City of Kent income tax return, even if no tax is owed. Persons who are retired need to file a final return and write “retired” on it. No further returns will be due unless the retiree r...

Yard Waste Transfer Site

Yard Waste Transfer Site is located at the entrance to Plum Creek Park. Open everyday during daylight hours. 

Accepted Materials List

• Brush 
• Grass 
• Firewood 
• Leaves 
• Weeds 
• Any type of yard waste

NOT Accepted ...