Forms
You will find many commonly-requested forms used by the City at this location. For more information, please click on the appropriate link under Departments.
Resident Forms
2025 Lodging Tax Funding Application
Conditional Use Permit Application
To report a municipal code violation download this form and complete the highlighted fields. Once completed, click “Submit” and the request will be reviewed by the City Code Enforcement Officer
Citizen Action Request
The City Council invites members of the public to serve on standing committees. They include: Public Safety Committee, Public Works Committee and Finance/Admin Committee.
Council Committee Application
Public Access Request for Accommodation Form
The City Clerk is the Public Records Officer for general records requests. Police records and fire/EMS-related records should be requested via the Police Records Clerk and Fire Department Secretary, respectively. The City charges $0.15 per page for copies and will respond to requests within five business days by either providing the record, acknowledging the request and giving an estimate of delivery, or denying the request.
Public Records Request
Used to apply for a suspension of utility service when a property is expected to be vacant for 30 days or longer.
Request for Vacancy Credit
This is required for any organized use of City facilities, including parks and street rights-of way.
Special Event Permit Application
*Events over 50 in attendance require proof of liability insurance.
If you need insurance, an event policy can be purchased through the City's carrier: GatherGard Event Insurance
Used to authorize a utility billing to be sent to someone other than the property owner.
Tenant/Property Manager Authorization Request
This is required for use of City Council Chamber and Conference Room.
Council Chamber and Conference Room Application
Council Chamber and Conference Room Guidelines
Business Licenses
IMPORTANT NOTICE: BUSINESS LICENSE INFORMATION – NEW OR RENEWAL
The City of Clarkston requires a license for all businesses. This includes home-based businesses and individuals with residential or commercial rental property located within city limits, or contractors or other entities engaging in business within the city limits. If you are not sure if you will do business within the city limits, contact our office directly at (509)758-5541 before you apply. For the definition of "engaging in business" refer to the Clarkston Municipal Code.
Effective March 2020, the City of Clarkston has partnered with the Washington State Department of Revenue, Business Licensing Service (BLS) for the administration of City business license applications and renewals.
Create an account and apply for a new business license by clicking this secure link: Business Licensing Wizard.
For help or instructions: dor.wa.gov
How to add a city endorsement to your existing State license.
After you apply for a new business license through the Department of Revenue or add the City of Clarkston as an endorsement to your existing State license, your license application will be processed and reviewed by the City of Clarkston. An important piece of the business license review process is verifying that the proposed business use is allowed in the zoning district of the business location. If you have questions about whether your proposed business is compatible with the current zoning of the property, please visit the City of Clarkston Building & Planning Page or call (509)758-1662.
Current Business License holders: About six weeks before your current license expiration date, the Business Licensing Service will send you a license renewal letter with instructions on how to renew your City of Clarkston business license for 2021. To avoid penalties, submit and pay fees by the expiration date. Once your renewal has been processed, DOR will mail a new license to the address on your account.
How to renew a business license.
My DOR Help – provides detailed information on how to manage your business through the Department of Revenue.
Business Forms
Bid Documents
Bid documents for supplies and equipment purchases and for public works projects may be found in this section.
Any bid solicitation documents can be found at this link: Clarkston Plan Room
