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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.

March 2026

Aerial view of a residential conservation subdevelopment with multiple buildings arranged along a central road, surrounded by evergreen trees and adjacent to a large green field under a blue sky.

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

In this edition:

  • Counter hours changes.
  • How to make an appointment.
  • Changes to Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) policy.
  • Updates to permit expiration timelines.
  • Meet our staff.

Rescinded Policies and Procedures

Expiration and Renewal of OSS Application and Permit