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1. Are you going to sell this County property?

The County cannot "sell" its property. However, the Board of Yakima County Commissioners (BoCC) may determine what County properties are classified as "surplus" and will put these parcels up for auction on occasion. The BoCC will announce a list of surplus properties, the public auction process, and the auction date in advance. For more information on future surplus property auctions, contact the Board of County Commissioners at 509-574-1500 or the Public Services Right-of-Way Division at 509-574-2300.

2. How does Yakima County obtain / divest [itself of] right-of-way?

Yakima County acquires rights of way by different means (purchase, donation, easements, land transfer, etc.). Right-of-Way staff can provide you right of way acquisition information for the parcel(s) in question. There is a process to review the request to remove (vacate) public right-of-way. For this and other right of way acquisition information, contact Yakima County Right-of-Way at 509-574-2300.

3. I need information regarding County right of way near my property, where can I get it?

Generally, right-of-way information is determined on a case by case review as individual rights-of-way vary. To find out the right of way for your parcel/project, please call Yakima County Public Services at 509-574-2300 and provide your parcel number(s) or roadway segment. County agents will research and provide you the results.

4. I would like to know about an easement on my property, where do I get that?

Specific easement information is determined on a case by case basis. The best way to find easement information for your parcel/project is to call Yakima County Public Services at 509-574-2300 and ask to speak to a Right-of-Way Agent. Be sure to have your parcel number ready. County agents will do a search on the parcel and report the results.

5. Is this right-of-way in the City or County?

You can contact either Yakima County or the City's right-of-way office to determine the appropriate jurisdiction of the questioned right-of-way. Right-of-Way staff can research to see if the property lies within City or the County boundaries. Have your parcel number ready and contact Yakima County Right-of-Way at 509-574-2300 for more information.