Public Access is Closed to MOST County Facilities Due to COVID-19.

In response to Governor Inslee's Stay Home, Stay Healthy Order and Safe Start Plan, Thurston County continues to operate under
an essential services model.  This is in effect until Thurston County enters Phase 3 of the Safe Start Plan.
Courts and other elected offices may operate under different hours or restrictions.

(Solid waste facilities are open. For more information, visit: https://bit.ly/2SldUPq)
(For more information on the county's COVID-19 response, visit https://bit.ly/3ext6BG)
(For more information on essential functions, visit: https://bit.ly/3dwIBK8)
(For office contacts, visit: https://bit.ly/3bs7bdy)

A Guide for Home Builders

 

Understanding the Permitting Process

This website summarizes the basic steps to getting a permit. The steps you go through will depend on the characteristics of your property and on your goals for developing the property. (Our thanks to the City of San Diego for sharing artwork, text, and navigation ideas with us.)

For specific information, the best approach is to get personal, one-on-one attention from a staff person at the Building Development Center.  Click here for contact information.

    

Contact Us

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