Olympia Permits Portal Updates

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  The City of Olympia has updated its building permit and inspection process to require online scheduling through its Permit 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.”
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  Residents must now schedule inspections within five business days using the online system.“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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  Phone calls are only for exact time requests on the inspection day.“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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  Permit Center staff say the new system reduces cancellations and keeps inspections on schedule.“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 need an access code from their permit to create a portal account.Not found in the source record — unverified.
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  The city provides a phone number (360.753.8314) for assistance with account setup or scheduling issues.“Phone: 360.753.8314 (M-F, 8:30 a.m. - 4:30p.m.)Email: [email protected] permit portal & inspectionsLand use review processDo I need a permit?Forms & fee schedulesAll permitting, land use, civil engineering, and bond forms and fee schedules are now available in the "Documents" section of our Online Permit Portal.Go to Permit Portal Documents Frequently asked questions How do I schedule Inspections?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.”
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  Commercial final inspections now require all permits to be issued, signed off, and paid in full before calling to schedule.“Before you call, visit our Online Permit Center and ensure all... Required permits were issued. Permits are signed off. Permits are paid in full. Call 360.753.8314 to request a final inspection.”
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  Inspectors will determine if a pre-final inspection is needed, with results available within 48 hours.“The inspector will determine if a pre-final inspection is required. You will be contacted within 48 hours to schedule an inspection or informed why an inspection cannot be scheduled.”
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  Approved projects will have certificates of occupancy available for download by 5 p.m.“Approved - A certificate of occupancy will be available for download no later than 5 p.m.”