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Thurston County, Washington

County Closed

Thurston County offices are closed Monday, February 17 in observance of Presidents Day. County offices will reopen at 8 a.m. on Tuesday, February 18.

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.

Community Planning and Economic Development

Permitting Home

We issue building and land-use permits in unincorporated Thurston County. Click the link "Planning Your Project" below to learn more about the process.

OFFICE CLOSURE: The Permit Office will be closed Thursday, Feb. 13 from 1:30-4 p.m. for an all-staff meeting. We will reopen Friday at 8 a.m.
HOLIDAY CLOSURE: The Permit Office will be closed Monday, Feb. 17 in observance of President's Day. We will reopen Tuesday at 8 a.m.
ATTENTION BUILDERS & SEPTIC PROS: New permitting processes are in place. Click "BDC Digest" below for details.

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