Building Permits & Inspections

Building Permitting 

Building Permits

Building, or construction, permits are required for most construction in the City. Plumbing, electrical, and mechanical permits may also be necessary and are separate from the construction permit.

2009 I-Codes effective as of July 1, 2010

All permit applications received on and after July 1, 2010 must comply with the 2009 I-Codes.

View Building Permit Activity for information about recent building permit applications and building permits that have been issued.


Building InspectionsBuilding Inspections

Visit our Inspections page to learn more about building construction inspections. Try our new on-line service, SiteLine On-line!


Contact Information:

  • Location:          837 - 7th Ave SE, Olympia
  • Phone:              360.753.8314
  • Office Hours:    8am - 5pm, Monday through Friday
  • Counter Hours:  8am - 4pm, Monday through Friday ~ Applications cannot be accepted after 4pm.
  • Appointments:   Call 360.753.8314 for specific appointment times