Have a concern in your neighborhood?
See below for a list of common issues and who you can contact for assistance.
For Emergencies dial 9-1-1
Animal Services: 360.352.2510
- Barking dogs or nuisance animals
- Animals at large
Code Enforcement: 360.753.8487
- Accumulation of garbage, trash, junk, or recyclable materials
- Inoperable or unlicensed vehicle on private property for more than 30 days
- Inoperable or unlicensed vehicle on public property (City right-of-way)
- Excess animals at a residence: more than 3 dogs, cats or hens
- Structure that fails to meet minimum exterior standards
- Vegetation encroaching into the right-of-way, creating a pedestrian or traffic hazard
- Signs in or over the right-of-way, excluding political signs
- Sandwich board more than 20 feet from the front door of the business it advertises
- Performing construction (residential or commercial) without obtaining a building permit
Fire Marshall: 360.753.8348
- Dry, overgrown vegetation which may present a fire hazard
Police Department: 360.753.8300
- Report information on a past crime (occurred more than an hour or two prior)
- Questions and information including police reports
- For Emergencies dial 9-1-1
Public Works: 360.753.8333 Option 0
- Trash or debris on public property (City right-of-way)
- Vegetation obstructing traffic signs or clear sight at intersections
- Traffic signs down (stop signs, etc.)
Urban Forester: 360.753.8301
- Hazardous trees on City property
- Tree cutting permits
Thurston County: 360.709.3083
- Code enforcement issues outside of City Limits, including the Urban Growth Area
*The resources on this list were last updated 12/23/2013