News Flash

Precinct Election Officials Needed

The Portage County Board of Elections is looking for individuals who would like to be part of the democratic process by becoming Precinct Election Officials (PEOs). 

As part of our ongoing efforts, we are reaching out in search of honest, reliable...

United States Census 2020

The Federal Government is getting ready to roll out the 2020 Census. On April 1, 2020 the Census Bureau plans to send a letter or a door knocker to every U.S. household. The Census is required by the U.S. Constitution and is part of a once every 10-year t...

Kent Free Library Winter Reading Program

Kent Free Library will host the Winter Reading Program from Monday January 7 to Friday March 1.

Winter Reading is back this year with a new twist! Sign up for Winter Reading starting Monday, January 7 and earn points for reading, completing challenges, and...

Furnace Replacement & Hot Water Tank Replacement

The Kent Furnace Inspection and Targeted Replacement Program is available to income-eligible homeowners living within Kent City limits. 

This program provides: 

1. FREE furnace inspections, cleaning, tune-up, repairs and possible furnace repl...

City Operating Levy Up For Renewal

Kent City Council has asked the Board of Elections to include the ISSUE 1: LEVY RENEWAL on the March 17, 2020 ballot for voter consideration. 

This Operating levy has been renewed by the voters every 5 years for the last 55 years and City departme...

Income Tax Information

All Kent residents 18 years or older MUST file a City of Kent income tax return, even if no tax is owed. Persons who are retired need to file a final return and write “retired” on it. No further returns will be due unless the retiree r...

Yard Waste Transfer Site

Yard Waste Transfer Site is located at the entrance to Plum Creek Park. Open everyday during daylight hours. 

Accepted Materials List

• Brush 
• Grass 
• Firewood 
• Leaves 
• Weeds 
• Any type of yard waste

NOT Accepted ...

Residents To Receive NOPEC Enrollment Mailers

Customers already enrolled in NOPEC's Standard Price options for both natural gas and electric, and those that want to join NOPEC, do not need to take action.  As a resident in a NOPEC community, you will automatically be enrolled in NOPEC's Stan...