Frequently Asked Questions


Do I need a business license to do work in the City of Clyde Hill?
Yes. 

Beginning in April 2010, you must have a business license to run a business from your home or to work inside the City limits.  The City business llcense fee is $25 per year.  (You may also be required to pay a $15 processing fee to the Department of Licensing.)

You can add the City of Clyde Hill to your current Master Business License via the internet at:  http://www.dol.wa.gov/business/citycounty.html

You may also apply for your business license at the Clyde Hill City Hall.  The City can only accept checks as payment.

Please remember to report any sales taxes using the Clyde Hill tax number 1708.

  
The streetlight near my house is out. How can I get it fixed?
Obtain the 23-digit identification number off the metal plaque on the pole.  You may call City Hall at 425-453-7800 and we will notify PSE, or report it yourself:  Go to the the website www.intolight.com and select the Lights Out? tab at the top of the page.

What can my neighbors and I do to help the Public Works Street Maintenance staff keep our streets clean and our storm drains running freely?

Clean all debris off any storm drains near your home, don't rake or blow leaves and yard debris into the street or right-of-way, keep vegetation planted in the right-of-way trimmed back to prevent sight obstructions, keep ground around plants clean to prevent rain from washing debris into the street and drains.  Click here to learn more about stormwater quality.

What percentage of my total real estate tax goes to the City of Clyde Hill?
Only 8% of the real estate property tax bill paid by Clyde Hill property owners goes to the City of Clyde Hill for municipal government services.  These services include but are not limited to: police, fire and medic one, street operations, roadway improvements, stormwater control to prevent flooding, sidewalks, building code enforcement, park facilities, and general municipal government.

Other taxing districts that receive a portion of your property tax dollars include state schools (33%), Bellevue schools (29%), King County (18%), Port of Seattle (3%), Emergency Medical Services (3%), and the King County Library (6%).  When compared to the other 39 cities and towns in King County, only one other city can boast of a lower city property tax rate than Clyde Hill.  Click here to learn more about property taxes.