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Welcome to Renton

Renton is the center of opportunity where families and businesses thrive.
The city welcomes you to our website designed to serve current and prospective residents, businesses, employees, and visitors.

Click here to watch more of Renton’s community marketing videos.

Utility Billing Information

Payments can be made by mail, in person, automatic deduction or online. Read more.

Spotlight News Page

Read about the latest events and news happening in Renton here.

Share your experience with us
Special Event Road Closures

Khalsa Day Parade, May 5

Renton is host to special events on an annual basis. Each event serves a unique role and adds to the spirit of our City. Let us know how we did with the rolling and temporary closures on Talbot Road South and SE 200th Street, and include suggestions you may have to improve on our efforts for future events. Your feedback is important to us.

Cedar River Trail Closed

Trail Closed The lower portion of the Cedar River Trail has re-opened from Wells Avenue to the Renton Senior Center. The section between Bronson and Wells Avenue North remains closed at this time due to water over the walkway.

Renton Survey Results

The City of Renton conducts a survey of our community about every four years. The survey also provides important feedback that helps us get a better understanding of the residents’ and business community’s experience with city services, and helps advise city leaders as they assess future projects and services that may be desired by the community. Learn more.

RapidRide

RapidRide F Line is coming to Renton in September of 2013. Click here to read more.

Online Donations Encouraged

Renton Gives Logo The public is encouraged to join with City of Renton employees to collect food and other donations for the Salvation Army Renton Rotary Food Bank and the Emergency Feeding Program of Seattle and King County. See the new online donation pages.

Transportation Projects

Local road improvement projects begin Spring 2012 including Rainier Avenue Construction and Garden Avenue Widening Construction.

Email Alert System

Emergency Notification System

Sign up to receive notification by telephone for emergencies or informational messages. Click here to register or Read more.

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SIFF-Renton Returns
May 18-24

The Seattle International Film Festival (SIFF) will be returning to Renton for a second year! A special opening night screening will take place in Renton on Friday, May 18, with a gala reception following at the Renton Pavilion Event Center. It's not too late to get your tickets. Go to www.siff.net.

Renton is honored to be a part of the longest running, largest and most highly attended film festival in the United States. Hosting SIFF will draw thousands of visitors into Renton from throughout the region and the world to experience our city, restaurants, hotels and other businesses. In addition, hosting SIFF in Renton will allow us to showcase Renton as a great place to live, work, learn and play and place us on the map as a city with a thriving arts and culture scene.

SIFF in Renton is sponsored by the Renton Community Marketing Campaign, a partnership that includes the City of Renton, Renton School District, Renton Technical College, Valley Medical Center, Renton Chamber of Commerce, and Renton Visitor's Connection. These entities have been working together for 14 years to promote Renton as a great place to live, work, play, learn, shop, visit, and, now, see world class cinema. Read more. Video Link

Community Resources

Human Services provides links to various services available through the community, including 2-1-1 services, assistance programs for food, utility and rental assistance.

Shop Renton, Buy Ahead of the Curve

Use your CurveCard and shop at participating businesses who have a CurveCard decal posted in their window to receive discounts or other offers. For more information on this great opportunity, check here.