Annexations are a process that transfers parcel (s) of land from one jurisdictional territory to another. The Special Projects Division of the Commissioners Office is responsible to coordinate inter-departmental review and comment on annexation of unincorporated urban growth areas with applicable RCWs, revenue sharing agreements, inter-local agreements, Kitsap Countywide Planning Policy and the Kitsap County Comprehensive Plan. Listed below is additional information regarding annexations and related RCWs.

Urban Growth Area Management Agreements & Association

2007 Annexation Activity Report

Annexation Procedures (RCW 35.13)

Growth Management Act (RCW 36.70A)

Kitsap County Comprehensive Plan

County Jurisdiction Map

Countywide Planning Policies

Bremerton

Port Orchard

Poulsbo