Relocating to Port Townsend
The natural beauty and geography that make Port Townsend a unique place to live are the ones we need to protect in order to share it with our children. This is a both a working community and tourist destination, and so is tightly knit and very social. Because of both a small population and infinite variety of characters, many groups and organizations have sprouted and there is something going on for just about any interest.
To help you, there is a Welcome Service for informing recent residents and the Economic Development Council for assisting businesses operating in Port Townsend. You'll find a high number of self-employed and small businesses in the area. Retirees here become involved in both paid employment and as volunteers. Families have wonderful parks and a number of educational options. The Port Townsend Chamber of Commerce can provide a Relocation Packet by mail, if you require printed materials.
Utility hookup and other information is below to help you get started!
| Helpful Resources |
| Business Resources - Organizations and Business Directory. |
| The Port Townsend Chamber of Commerce - Business organization and Visitor Center at 440 12th St (hours are: Monday – Friday 9-5, Saturday – 10-4, Sunday 11-4). Relocation packets available. |
| Maps - East Jefferson County, Olympic Peninsula and Port Townsend area. |
| Transportation - Options available. |
| Education - Schools and opportunities for learning in the area. |
| Rental Property - Apartments and long term housing in the area. |
| Real Estate - Companies selling property in the area. Use Walk Score to find walkable/bikeable neighborhoods. |
| Phone Service |
| ISP Internet Service Providers |
| Newspapers |
| Radio and Television |
| Mail and Post Office Information |
| Cable and Satellite |
| Utility Inspections - City of Port Townsend. |
| Utilities: Electrical, Water and Sewer |
| City
of Port Townsend Form for "Authorization to Bill for Utility Services" Finance Department 360-385-2700 |
| Utilities: Oil and Gas Companies |
| Mountain Propane Mountain Propane is a locally owned and operated, full service propane store with many years of experience in the propane industry among the staff. 360-385-6883 Email |
| Sunshine
Propane 360-683-4010 |
| Ferrellgas Inc 360-385-6998 |
| Pacific Oil Products 360-379-8830 |
| Utilities: Residential or Commercial Garbage Service/Recycling Centers |
| Residential curbside collection and commercial garbage pickup is available throughout Jefferson County. Call these numbers for information on rates and schedules and to get service: |
| Jefferson County Public Works Recycling, Garbage & Hazardous Waste 360-385-9160 |
| Jefferson County Solid
Waste Transfer Station/Landfill Quilcene Dropbox Site Recycling in Jefferson County Polystyrene - Call Christopher Overman 360-316-9251 Jefferson County residents can recycle TVs, computer CPUs and monitors for FREE at Goodwill, Monday-Saturday, 9:00 a.m.-9:00 p.m., located at 602 Howard St. Whatever you decide to do with your computer, it is recommended that you remove all information before recycling, donating, or selling it. |
| Compost Availability and Pickup Days City of Port Townsend Biosolids/Compost Facility 360-385-7908 |
| Curbside
Pickup Services, Rates, Schedules for City of Port Townsend DM Disposal 360-385-6612 City of Port Townsend utility billing 360-385-2700 |
| Curbside
Pickup Services, Rates, Schedules for Jefferson County DM Disposal 360-385-6612 |
| Education Programs, Waste Reduction and Recycling Jefferson County Public Works 360-385-9160 or Jefferson County Public Health 360-385-9444 |
| Peninsula Recycling 360-379-9404 |
| Skookum Recycling 360-385-7678 |
| Education Government Environment | Health/Medical Churches Media | Relocation Volunteering Sports/Rec | Youth Community Groups Museums |
