Co Jefferson Wa

Jefferson County, Washington serves the communities across the Olympic Peninsula, with the main courthouse located at 1820 Jefferson Street in Port Townsend, WA 98368. The county operates as a full-service municipal government providing comprehensive services to residents and businesses.

Licensing & Permits - Concealed carry permits - Community development permits through the Permits Portal - Vehicle & vessel licensing - Oversize/overweight vehicle permits - Right-of-way permits and vacations - Online marriage applications

Public Works & Infrastructure - Road maintenance and operations across 400 centerline miles of county roadway - Snow and ice control - Pothole repair and chip seal programs - Culvert and ditch maintenance - Multi-use trail management (8.4 miles including Larry Scott Trail, Olympic Discovery Trail, Rick Tollefson Trail) - Fleet services for county vehicles and equipment

Parks & Recreation - Management of 20+ county parks - Sports and recreation programs for all ages - Parks & Recreation Advisory Board oversight

Solid Waste & Environmental - Solid waste recycling and disposal programs - Household hazardous waste collection events - Transfer station operations (planning new facility at 325 County Landfill Rd) - Solid Waste Advisory Committee

Public Records & Courts - Public records requests and archives - Court records access - Recorded documents - Real estate and property records - LaserFiche Web Portal for document searches

Phone: 360-385-9160 for Public Works

Jefferson County achieved its third consecutive clean audit from the Washington State Auditor's Office for financial statements, federal and state awards, and accountability practices.

• •Port Hadlock Wastewater Treatment: New wastewater system launched September 2025 serving the Port Hadlock-Irondale area
• •Upper Hoh Road Completion: Critical repairs to primary access route to Hoh Rain Forest section of Olympic National Park completed with gubernatorial celebration
• •Sheriff Accreditation: Jefferson County Sheriff's Office earned state accreditation through Washington Association of Sheriffs and Police Chiefs (WASPC)
• •Public Works Leadership: County recognized statewide by Washington State Association of County Engineers (WSACE) for leadership excellence

The county actively manages community development and transportation planning, with current projects including: - Quilcene Complete Streets improvements - Olympic Discovery Trail connections - Road departure reduction initiatives - Little Quilcene River Bridge replacement - Transportation benefit district planning

• •Stay Informed: Jefferson County maintains active civic engagement through the CivicAlerts system, allowing residents to subscribe to notifications about elections, public works projects, parks updates, and sheriff office information.

Multiple boards and committees welcome community participation: - Board of County Commissioners (meets regularly) - Planning Commission - Solid Waste Advisory Committee (SWAC) - Parks & Recreation Advisory Board - Budget Committee (meets monthly)

The county actively seeks volunteers for ballot measure committees and community development discussions.

• •Social Media: Facebook, YouTube, Instagram (@JEFFCOPUBLICWORKS_WA for Public Works updates)

Mailing Address: P.O. Box 1220, Port Townsend, WA 98368