Resources & Links

The City of Olympia provides regional links as a convenience only. This service is not an endorsement or recommendation by the City of any of these sites or of the materials published on or through the sites.

  • US Dept. of Housing and Urban Development
    (Information about HUD and its programs)
    Web-site: https://www.hud.gov/
  • US Dept. of Housing and Urban Development - Region X
    (Information about HUD and its programs in Washington State)
    Seattle Federal Office Building
    909 First Avenue, Suite 200 - MS 10-C
    Seattle, WA 98104-1000
    Phone: 206.220.5101; (toll-free) 877.741.3281; Fax: 206.220.5108
    Website: https://www.hud.gov/states/washington/offices
  • Housing Authority of Thurston County
    (Housing in Thurston County; Down Payment Assistance programs, Section 8 programs; Emergency and transitional housing, other)
    1206 12th Ave SE
    Olympia, WA 98501
    Phone: 360.753.8292
    Website: www.hatc.org
  • US Department of Agriculture - Rural Housing Service
    (Loans and Grants for rural homeowners & renters)
    USDA Rural Development - Olympia Office 
    1835 Black Lake Blvd, SW, Ste B 
    Olympia, WA  98512-5715 
    Phone: 360.704.7760
    Website: http://www.rd.usda.gov/programs-services/rural-housing-site-loans
  • The Crisis Clinic of Thurston and Mason Counties
    (24 hour information & referral to community resources)
    [Phone service only.]
    Phone: 360.586.2800
    Website: http://www.crisis-clinic.org/
  • State of Washington Office of the Attorney General
    (Landlord-Tenant issues and rights information; consumer protection)
    Phone: 360.753.6200
    Consumer Protection: 800.551.4636 (10 a.m. - 3 p.m.)
    Website: http://www.atg.wa.gov/residential-landlord-tenant-resources
  • Community Action Council
    (Utilities and winterization assistance)
    420 Golf Club Road SE
    Lacey, WA  98503
    Phone: 360.438.1100
    Toll-free: 800.952.2125
    Website: www.caclmt.org
  • DSHS Community Service Office
    (Various services and assistance)
    [Phone for more information.]
    Phone: 877.501.2233
    Website: www1.dshs.wa.gov
  • Community Youth Services
    (Homeless youth services and transitional housing)
    711 State Avenue NE
    Olympia, WA 98506
    Phone: 360.943.0780
    Toll-free: 888.698.1816
    Website: www.communityyouthservices.org
  • Habitat for Humanity
    (Self-help home acquisition)
    Website: www.habitat.org
  • South Puget Sound Habitat for Humanity
    (Self-help home acquisition)
    415 Olympia Ave NE
    Olympia, WA 98501-1129
    Phone: 360.956.3456
    E-mail: info@spshabitat.org
    Website: www.spshabitat.org
  • Washington Information Network 211
    (Search for Resources)
    Website: www.win211.org
  • Permits, Building Permits and Inspections
  • Apply online for Permits
  • Online Services, Transact City Business Online at Your Convenience

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City Updates

  • Police Chief search paused

    City Manager Jay Burney has chosen to pause the search for the City of Olympia’s next Police Chief. More...

  • Statement from the City Council condemning anti-Asian hate

    Read it here

  • City Hall hours

    The City Hall lobby is now open for customer service from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m., Monday through Friday. COVID-19 safety procedures are in place. Residents can still take care of most common needs online on our Online Services page.

  • Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

    The City of Olympia is committed to making our community a safe and equitable place for all community members, regardless of race, sexual identity, religious beliefs, or disability. Visit our new Diversity, Equity & Inclusion web page to learn more about what we are doing.

  • Council Meetings during COVID-19

    City Council will continue to hold its regular meeting schedule during the coronavirus emergency, but the Council Chamber will be closed to the public. You can register to watch the meetings live via Zoom (links on our City Council page). Meeting recordings are available the following day on the City's online meeting management system.

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