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Thurston County Washington

Community Planning and Economic Development

Permit Office Hours & Services

New Hours

Starting July 1, 2026, the permit counter at the Building Development Center will update walk-in service hours to 8:00 am - 1:00 pm.

Services are still available with an appointment. Starting June 22, 2026, applicants can schedule permit service appointments in advance for July using the online scheduling tool.

These changes will allow us to provide more dedicated customer service, reduce wait times, and better support customers as we transition to a new online permitting system in the Fall of 2026.

Regular Office Hours Monday - Friday

Hours and Location 

  • Speak to Building Plans Examiner between 8:00 am - 1:00 pm
  • Submit Building permits and applications & pay fees 8:00 am - 3:45 pm
  • Doors are open from 8:00 am - 4:00 pm  

Building Development Center 
3000 Pacific Ave. SE, Suite 100
Olympia, WA  98501

 

Services

What Service Do You Need? Service Type Cost Time How Do I Schedule
  • Submit building and planning projects.
  • Get forms and applications.
  • Chat with staff about permitting requirements.
  • Find out next steps.

Walk-In

8:00AM-1:00PM

 Free 15 min
  • No appointment needed
  • Permit submittals and pickup.
  • Development application services.
  • Bulk permit and septic intake.
  • Title elimination processing.
 Appointment Service Depends on permit application type 30-60 min
  • Scheduling available starting June 22
  • Land use applications for any application type identified as "Intake Appointment Required".
 Planning Intake Depends on permit application type 1.5 hours
  • Understand how code relates to your project.
  • Identify major project issues.
 Planner Consultation $30 + 5% tech fee 30 min
  • Find out if your project is feasible.
  • Help with key project decisions like square feet and location.
  • Learn requirements.
 Concept Review $120 + 5% tech fee 30 min
  • Come in person during walk-in hours and submit concept application.
  •  Email planning@co.thurston.wa.us to submit concept applicaiton.
  • In depth-review.
  • Confirm all permits, reviews, and submittal expectations.
 Presubmission Conference $1,372 + 5% tech fee 1 hr + staff prep Come in person during walk-in hours and submit the Presubmission Conference application.

Contact

Building Permits

Land Use Permits and Environmental Review

Septic and Well Permits