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Thurston County, Washington

The content on the Thurston County website is currently provided in English. We are providing the “Translation” for approximately 10 languages. The goal of the translation is to provide visitors with limited English proficiency to access information on the website in other languages. The translations do not translate all types of documents, and it may not give you an exact translation all the time. The translations are made through an automated process, which may not result in accurate or precise translations, particularly of technical and legal terminology.

CPED - Community Planning & Economic Development

PLEASE NOTE: For help with planning permits or building permits, please click the Building & Planning Permits link below.

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The county’s first influenza-related death of the 2026-2027 influenza season has been reported. Learn more...

October 08, 2026

Health
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The County has received reports of scammers posing as County building permit staff or Sheriff's deputies on calls or via emails to residents asking for money for county fees or services. COUNTY STAFF DON'T CALL OR EMAIL ASKING FOR MONEY. We use the U.S. Postal service to mail invoices. Please don't provide your financial information to anyone who calls or emails you claiming to be from the County. If you are doing business with the County, please contact us before making a payment. You can find contact info for our offices and departments online.

October 05, 2026

Announcements
2026 lodging tax award recipients

The County expects to award about $250,000 in 2027 to local applicants as it reinvests Lodging Tax revenues into qualified tourism projects in Thurston County. Learn more...

October 01, 2026

Announcements