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Olympia Updates Permit Scheduling System

Thursday, July 16, 2026

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The City of Olympia has updated its building permit and inspection process to require online scheduling through its new Permit Portal. Residents must now schedule inspections using the online system rather than by phone, with appointments available within five business days.

The city's Permit Center requires all inspections to be booked online, including commercial final inspections. Residents need to set up a portal account with their access code to schedule inspections, and can view scheduled inspections and status updates through the portal. The city's website states that inspections must be scheduled within five business days to avoid cancellations.

Residents can still call 360. 753. 8314 for assistance with the new system, but the city emphasizes that inspections must be scheduled online. The change affects all construction projects requiring city permits and inspections.

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

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The City of Olympia has updated its building permit and inspection processNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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The City of Olympia requires online scheduling through its new 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. 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 . How do I schedule a Commercial Final? 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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Residents must now schedule inspections using the online system rather than 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. 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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Appointments are available within five business daysNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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The city's Permit Center requires all inspections to be booked online“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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The city's Permit Center requires commercial final inspections to be booked onlineNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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Residents need to set up a portal account with their access code to schedule inspections“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.”
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Residents can view scheduled inspections and status updates through the portal“You can view your scheduled inspections and get status updates in the Online Permit Portal .”
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The city's website states that inspections must be scheduled within five business days to avoid cancellations“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 can still call 360. 753. 8314 for assistance with the new system“Phone: 360.753.8314 (M-F, 8:30 a.m. - 4:30p.m.)”
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The city emphasizes that inspections must be scheduled online“Inspections must now be scheduled through the Online Permit Portal .”
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The change affects all construction projects requiring city permits and inspectionsNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.