Thurston County, Washington

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Thurston County Washington

Community Planning and Economic Development

Permitting Home

NEW HOURS: Planning and building services will be available Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM-1:00 PM.

We issue building and land-use permits for properties located in unincorporated Thurston County. To learn more about the permitting process, click the “Plan Your Project” link below.

Intake appointments are required for applicants submitting a Type II or Type III application, applications requiring SEPA review, or those that require a Pre-submission Conference. For details and scheduling, click the “BDC Digest” link below.

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What's New in Thurston County Permitting and Development: March 2026

March news and information about permitting process changes and development at the Thurston County Building Development Center (BDC).

March 05, 2026

Announcements
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NOTICE: Permitting Office Opens at 10 a.m., Friday, January 2

The county's permitting office, the Building Development Center (BDC), will open at 10 a.m. on Friday, January 2, 2026 for software update testing.

December 31, 2025

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Permit Fees are Getting an Update

Thurston County’s permitting base fees haven’t changed since 2009. But the cost of processing permits has with inflation and new state requirements. The fee update reflects the work involved and allows for an improved permit experience.

December 08, 2025

Announcements

Permitting Home

Permit Office Location - Building Development Center

3000 Pacific Ave SE
Suite 100
Olympia, WA 98501
Phone: 360-786-5490

Mailing Address

3000 Pacific Ave SE
Olympia, WA 98501