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Olympia Building Permits Shift to Online Scheduling

Friday, July 24, 2026

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Olympia residents must now schedule building inspections through an online portal instead of by phone. The City of Olympia Building Permit Center announced the change on July 23, 2026, requiring all inspections to be booked online within five business days.

Residents must create an account using an access code provided with their permit. The online system allows scheduling for AM or PM appointments. For more exact timing, residents must call the Permit Center at 360. 753. 8314 at 8 a.m. on the day of inspection. The city says the change aims to reduce cancellations and keep inspection schedules on track. The permit center remains open Monday through Thursday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at City Hall, 601 4th Avenue E.

📄 Source: City News — https://www.olympiawa.gov/services/building_permits___land_use_review/index.php

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Olympia residents must now schedule building inspections through an online portal“Inspections must now be scheduled through the Online Permit Portal .Scheduling requirements and tips Please schedule inspections within the next five (5) business days. This reduces the need for cancelations and keeps inspections on schedule. You will need to set up a portal account using your specific access code provided. Once this code is entered, you will select the permit needing an inspection. Can't find your access code? Call us at 360.753.8314. The online system allows you to choose AM or PM. If you need a more exact timeframe, please call 360.753.8314 at 8 a.m. on the morning of your inspection. You can view your scheduled inspections and get status updates in the Online Permit Portal .”
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Olympia residents must no longer schedule building inspections by phone“Inspections must now be scheduled through the Online Permit Portal .Scheduling requirements and tips Please schedule inspections within the next five (5) business days. This reduces the need for cancelations and keeps inspections on schedule. You will need to set up a portal account using your specific access code provided. Once this code is entered, you will select the permit needing an inspection. Can't find your access code? Call us at 360.753.8314.”
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The City of Olympia Building Permit Center announced the change on July 23, 2026No usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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The City of Olympia Building Permit Center requires all inspections to be booked online within five business days“Please schedule inspections within the next five (5) business days. This reduces the need for cancelations and keeps inspections on schedule.”
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Residents must create an account using an access code provided with their permit“You will need to set up a portal account using your specific access code provided.”
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The online system allows scheduling for AM or PM appointments“The online system allows you to choose AM or PM.”
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Residents must call the Permit Center at 360. 753. 8314 at 8 a.m. on the day of inspection for more exact timing“If you need a more exact timeframe, please call 360.753.8314 at 8 a.m. on the morning of your inspection.”
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The city says the change aims to reduce cancellationsNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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The city says the change aims to keep inspection schedules on trackNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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The permit center remains open Monday through Thursday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.“Counter hours: Monday - Thursday, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. except City-recognized holidays (Closed Fridays).”
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The permit center is located at City Hall, 601 4th Avenue E“Location: Olympia City Hall (2nd floor) 601 4th Avenue E, Olympia, WA 98501”