County permits

Thurston County

Thurston County issues permits only for unincorporated areas. Inside an incorporated city? Pick the city below — its building department handles your permit.

§ 01 Unincorporated

Unincorporated Thurston County.

If your property isn't inside an incorporated city, the county permit office handles your application directly.

Permit authority: Community Planning & Economic Development (CPED), Building Development Center (BDC)
Website: Thurston County BDC Online Portal (Accela) ↗
Online portal: Thurston County BDC Online Portal (Accela) ↗
Phone: (360) 786-5490
Email: Permitting@co.thurston.wa.us
Address: 3000 Pacific Ave SE, Suite 100, Olympia, WA 98501

Full unincorporated Thurston County permit guide →

§ 02 Jurisdictions

Cities in Thurston County

Click any city for its full permit guide — authority, fees, application steps, inspections, and exempt work.

§ 03 County navigation

Information last verified for Thurston County, Washington. Permit rules and fees change frequently — verify current requirements with the issuing department before applying. Jaspector is an educational reference, not legal advice.