Thurston County, Washington

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Thurston County Washington

Community Planning and Economic Development

What's New in Thurston County Permitting and Development

Navigating permitting just got easier. We've rounded up the latest changes to Thurston County permitting and development processes—with clear summaries and links to learn more. Want to stay in the loop? Join our Permitting email list, and we'll send updates straight to your inbox whenever this page changes.

June 2026

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

In this edition:

  • Building Development Center Hours
  • New Online Permitting System Coming in September
  • Know Before You Buy: A Property Land Use and Permitting Guide
  • Mechanical Permit Inspections
  • Board of County Commissioners Adopt CPED's 2026-2027 Work Plan
  • Find Out What's Possible on Your Property
  • Leaving and New Staff

Rescinded Policies and Procedures

Expiration and Renewal of OSS Application and Permit