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New Resident Information

The welcome wagon in Renton doesn't arrive on your doorstep; rather, it comes in your mailbox. Each week, an official welcome letter offering a New Resident Packet is sent from the mayor to new residents, using mailing lists obtained from King County records of completed mortgage transactions occurring within city limits. The New Resident Packet contains a wealth of information about various services available in the city.

New Resident Packet Contents:

An official welcome from Mayor Denis Law
A listing of Renton elected officials
Renton City Council meetings brochure
Police Department security alarm registration application
Animal license application
Voter registration form
Application to serve on a board, commission, or committee
Building permits, inspections, and code compliance issues contact information
Recreation Program brochure
Renton Public Library informational bookmark
Neighborhood Program brochure
Renton Fire Department services brochure
Utility Rates brochure
Community Resource Directory
Housing Repair Assistance Program flyer
Annual Water Quality Report
Renton Chamber of Commerce directory and brochures

Depending on the season, packets also contain information about various special events, such as the Fourth of July celebration, Renton River Days, and Clam Lights.

If you are new to Renton and would like to receive a packet, please visit the Mayor's Office at City Hall, request a packet by telephone at 425-430-6500, or email the Mayor's Office with your name and mailing address and a packet will be mailed to you within two weeks.