On September 18, 2019 staff presented the completed work on housing code aimed to spur multifamily development and bonafide affordable housing in the City. This work has been underway since late 2017. Read on...

On September 11, 2019, Mount Vernon City Council approved an emergency ordinance that establishes regulations for overnight parking in church parking lots. Read on...

Please click on the link to view infographics outlining City efforts to address homelessness and temporary vs. permanent accommodations for the homeless, as well as the City's Problem Elimination & Reduction Team (PERT) actions taken. Read on...

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has issued the City of Mount Vernon a Letter of Map Revision (LOMR) for the City’s flood protection infrastructure (floodwall). Read on...

Property owners in the city of Mount Vernon may soon benefit from the results of the Mount Vernon Fire Department’s most recent evaluation by the Washington Surveying and Rating Bureau (WSRB). Read on...

We receive a number of questions about roundabouts in the City of Mount Vernon - please click the link for tips and information on how to correctly and safely navigate our roundabouts. Read on...

Please click on the link to view the City of Mount Vernon's 2018 Strategic Goals and Work Plan Year End Report. Read on...

On March 13, 2019 Mount Vernon City Council passed Ordinance 3780 declaring an emergency, adopting interim control regulations for severe weather shelters to provide temporary housing of the homeless during severe weather events. Read on...

Staying current on City-related events and postings has become much easier for local residents. A mobile version of the City of Mount Vernon's webpage is now available for all Apple and Android phone users. Read on...

The City of Mount Vernon has established legislative priorities for 2019. Please click on the following link for details. Read on...