Thurston County

Thurston County facilities are open to the public with safety measures to slow the spread of COVID-19 and protect public and employee health. Learn more here.

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COVID-19 Information

For the most updated vaccination information, daily case numbers, and information pertaining to Thurston County's response to COVID-19, visit the PHSS COVID-19 page.

Public Health and Social Services; COVID-19

State Dept of Health Website and Data

Thurston Strong - EDC Resource for Businesses

1st Half Property Taxes Due Friday, April 30

The deadline for Thurston County residents to pay their 2021 first half property taxes is Friday, April 30, 2021. Residents can submit payments online, in-person, by mail, or at the secure drop-off box in the courthouse parking lot.

News Release

Treasurer's Website

2021 Rent Assistance in Thurston County Opens

The Community Action Council of Lewis, Mason, and Thurston Counties (CAC) began scheduling appointments for 2021 Rent Assistance in Thurston County Wednesday, April 7. Thurston County residents can apply online at www.CACLMT.org or by calling (360) 438-1100. Thurston County has contracted the administration of the 2021 Rent Assistance with the CAC.

News Release

Community Action Council of Lewis, Mason, and Thurston Counties

Rent Assistance Information

Meetings Open to Public Attending In-Person

Members of the public may attend and participate in any regular, special, or emergency meeting of the Board of County Commissioners and Board of Health in-person (at 25% capacity or 10 people in Rm. 280), or by calling the conference number below. The Zoom information for public hearings is listed on the Public Hearings page. All BoCC and BoH meetings and briefings are live streamed on the Thurston County YouTube channel and posted to the county’s Facebook and Twitter platforms.

Dial: 360-252-9020 Pin: 1234

Agenda Page

Public Hearings and Meetings Page

Check-In Required to Visit Building 1

Visitors must check-in by using the link below, scanning the QRCode before entering the building, or using the Kiosk system on the first floor of bldg. 1 when visiting the Assessor's, Auditor's, and Treasurer's Offices in Building 1 of the Courthouse Complex. Check-in is not currently required for the Building Development Center or Commissioner's Office.

QMatic Check-In

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. On February 24, 2021, Thurston County announced the signing of the interlocal agreement between Thurston County and the cities of Olympia, Lacey, Tumwater, and Yelm (as the representative of south county) to form the Regional Housing Council.

Homelessness Website

Homeless Crisis Response Plan News Story

Regional Housing Council Website

Regional Housing Council Agreement News Release

Commissioner Seek Volunteers for Advisory Boards

The Board of County Commissioners continue to see citizen volunteers to fill vacancies on the 22 advisory boards, commissions, committees, and councils.

Boards and Commissions Website

Thurston County Employment Opportunities

Looking for a new career? Thurston County wants you! Check out our job openings with competitive salaries and excellent benefit packages!

Thurston County Employment Opportunities

Benefits Information

Benefits Overview

Recruiting - Civil Service

The Thurston County Sheriff’s Office is looking to fill a number of positions.

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Contact Information

Thurston County Courthouse
2000 Lakeridge Drive SW, Olympia, WA 98502-1045

County Directory: (360) 754-3800

Commissioners Office: (360) 786-5440