Thurston County

Elections will be open from 10:00 am to 8:00 pm. on Tuesday, February 12, 2019. ALL other Thurston County offices ARE CLOSED. Including Superior, Family, Juvenile, Drug and District Courts. Essential personnel should report to work unless instructed otherwise. Jurors should call the Juror Hotline for further instructions. ****** Agenda Setting, Board of County Commissioners and the Board of Health Meetings scheduled for February 12, 2019 are also Cancelled. Specific agenda items will be rescheduled. ******

Hot Topics and Events

New Courthouse and Regional Administrative Building Project

On April 30, 2019, the Board of County Commissioners voted to add a ballot proposition to increase the levy of the regular property tax to fund a new Courthouse and Regional Administrative Building during the April 28, 2020 election. The ballot requires a simple majority to pass.

Project Website

Frequently Asked Questions_Updated 7/3/2019

Property Tax Calculator

Commissioners to Receive Public Comments on Thurston Conservation District Rates and Charges

The Thurston County Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, September 24, at 5:30 p.m. at the Courthouse, Building 2, Room 280, to receive public comments on the proposed rates and charges for the Thurston Conservation District.

News Release

Draft Ordinance

Thurston Conservation District Website

Public Invited to Open House on Mullen Corridor Improvements

Construction on a mile-long stretch of Mullen Rd., located between Timberline High School and Carpenter Rd., is slated to begin January 2020. Thurston County is inviting the public to learn more about the project during an open house, 4:30 – 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, October 9, 2019 at the Timberline High School Commons.

News Release

Project Website

Flyer

County Seeks Citizen Input on Future for Parks and Trails

County residents, patrons, and stakeholders are encouraged to share insights, concerns, and comments about county-owned parks, trails, and open spaces in a new online survey.

News Release

Survey

County Seeks Applications for 2020 Lodging Tax Funds

The Thurston County Lodging Tax Advisory Committee is accepting applications for qualified projects occurring in unincorporated Thurston County in 2020. See news release for information on qualifications. Applications must be submitted by 5:00 p.m., Monday, October 14.

News Release

Application

Outdoor Burn Ban Effective August 2 through September 30

The Fire Safety Burn Ban applies to residential yard waste burning as well as all land clearing burns. At this time, recreational fires are allowed on private residential properties and in established fire rings within official county, state, or federal campgrounds.

News Release

Addressing Homelessness As A Region

On June 14, 2018, the Thurston County Board of Health (BoH) declared homelessness a public health crisis in Thurston County. Learn more about what Thurston County is doing to address homelessness at the links below.

Homelessness Website