Sidewalks

In a recent budget survey, people in Olympia ranked walkability as a high priority. Sidewalks are important to our City. We are working together to build new sidewalks and maintain the ones we currently have.

Building Sidewalks

In 2004, Olympia voters approved a 3 percent increase to the private voted utility tax (VUT) to fund parks and walking facilities. One percent, about one million dollars, of these funds are dedicated to sidewalks and neighborhood pathway projects. The sidewalks are identified in the Sidewalk Program Report. Two percent of the VUT tax per year is dedicated to Parks.

Learn more about Olympia's long-term plans to build sidewalks.

Sidewalk Repair and Maintenance

City code requires property owners to repair sidewalks which are adjacent to their property (OMC 12.36.010).

For more information, contact Code Enforcement staff at 360.753.8487.

Keep Sidewalks Clear

Customer disposing of Fall leavesKeeping sidewalks clear and in good repair is vital to creating walkable neighborhoods. You can help by:

Caring for our sidewalks (Flyer, PDF)

Questions?

Contact Public Works at 360.753.8333 for more information.

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  • COVID-19 Information

    All City buildings are closed to the public through at least April 10. You can take care of many of your most common needs on our Online Services page.

    For information about impacts to City operations, business resources, and more visit our COVID-19 Information page.

  • Utilities Relief Program

    City of Olympia utility customers affected by the COVID-19 emergency can fill out a simple self-certification form to have their utility payments deferred for 60 days without interest or penalties. Complete the form...

  • Council Meetings during COVID-19 Emergency

    The Olympia City Council will continue to hold its regular meeting schedule during the coronavirus (COVID-19) emergency. However, the Council will change how it conducts meetings to adhere to the required social distancing guidelines. Starting at the March 24 Council meeting, the following steps will be implemented:

    • The Council Chamber will be closed to the public.
    • No public comment will be taken at the meeting.
    • The meeting will be broadcast on monitors in the City Hall lobby, and chairs will be set up in a safe, social-distancing arrangement in the lobby.

    How can I comment?

    A link to the Council agenda and meeting packet will be posted to Engage Olympia after 3 p.m. the Thursday before the meeting. Once posted, the public can comment on agenda items until noon on the Tuesday that Council meets. This will give Councilmembers an opportunity to review the comments before the meeting that evening.

  • COVID-19 Public Health Information

    For the latest public health information and answers to specific questions about COVID-19, please visit the Thurston County Public Health website.

  • Meetings

    Agendas and Minutes for City Council and most advisory committees.