CPED - Community Planning & Economic Development
Notice: The Building Development Center and permitting counter will close at 1:00 PM on Thursday, June 18, 2026, due to software security upgrades. We will be closed on Friday, June 19 for the Juneteenth holiday. Regular hours (8 a.m.–4 p.m.) resume Monday, June 22.
Scam emails are impersonating permitting employees asking for permit fee payments. If you think an email you've received is fake, please do not provide personal or payment information and call us to verify: 360-786-5490.
CPED is the Community Planning & Economic Development Department. We work with the county's elected officials and volunteer advisory groups to prepare for the county's long-term economic stability, and population growth. The divisions in this department include Community Development (Building & Planning Permits), Community Planning, Natural Resource Program, Fairgrounds & Event Center, and Washington State University's Thurston County Extension.
PLEASE NOTE: For help with planning permits or building permits, please click the Building & Planning Permits link below.
Scam emails are impersonating permitting employees asking for permit fee payments. If you think an email you've received is fake, please do not provide personal or payment information and call us to verify: 360-786-5490.
CPED is the Community Planning & Economic Development Department. We work with the county's elected officials and volunteer advisory groups to prepare for the county's long-term economic stability, and population growth. The divisions in this department include Community Development (Building & Planning Permits), Community Planning, Natural Resource Program, Fairgrounds & Event Center, and Washington State University's Thurston County Extension.
PLEASE NOTE: For help with planning permits or building permits, please click the Building & Planning Permits link below.
