Question:  Is Yacolt on a sewer or septic system?
          Answer:  The residents in the Town of Yacolt are on septic systems.  A general sewer plan was developed in 2008 - 2009. The Town was just awarded a $400,000 grant to complete a facility plan. The goal is to have a sewer system with the next 10 years.

Question: Who are the septic companies that have a Yacolt Business License?
          Answer:  Click here for a list of septic companies

Question:  Do I need a building permit to build a shed, garage, fences, etc. on my property? 
          Answer:  Yes a permit is required and can be obtained at Town Hall or you may click here with a simple one-step application.  
         
Question:  Is natural gas available in town?
          Answer:  No

Question:  Do we pay the Town for water?
          Answer:  No.  Clark Public Utilities is responsible for billing and collecting payments.

Question:  How many chickens and/or roosters can a household have?
          Answer:  Eight (8) chickens and they must be caged and cared for by the owners.  One rooster per household is an option, with the consent of your neighbors.

Question:  Who enforces animal control within the town limits?
          Answer:  Clark County Animal Control and the Town of Yacolt have an inter-local agreement that asks all residents to contact Town Hall to report dogs at-large, cat problems and any other abuse or neglect.  Clark County Animal Control is the law enforcing agency.

Question:  Do you need a business license for a home business in the town limits?  If so, is there a fee?
          Answer:  Yes, a business license is required for home businesses.  The fee is  $25 a year.  See the Town Clerk or click here for additional details.

Question:  Are public bathrooms available in the Town Park? 
          Answer:  Yes, a key for the bathrooms can be picked up at Town Hall during normal business hours.

Question:    What is the name and contact information for the local newspaper?
          Answer:   The Reflector, www.thereflector.com, phone (360) 687-5151, address 20 N.W. 20th Avenue, Battle Ground, WA 98604.