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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  • City Council statement - Jan. 19, 2021

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  • Rent assistance & Tenant protection

    Rental assistance is available for qualifying Thurston County households impacted by COVID-19. Landlords and tenants can learn more about these programs by connecting directly with the Community Action Council of Lewis Mason Thurston Counties or Community Youth Services.

    Olympia's Rental Housing Code establishes temporary protections for tenants who have fallen behind on their rent due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Get all of the details on our Tenant Protections page.

  • Council Meetings during COVID-19 Emergency

    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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