Regional Snapshot
Local governments across the Olympia Master Builders’ (OMB) five-county territory are in various stages of Comprehensive Plan updates. These plans will dictate growth, zoning, fees, housing policy, and infrastructure through 2045.
Members should use the links below to access each jurisdiction’s process, track updates, and engage where possible.
Comprehensive Plan Updates by Jurisdiction
- Thurston County – Thurston 2045 Comprehensive Plan
- City of Olympia – Olympia 2045 Comprehensive Plan
- City of Lacey – Lacey Comprehensive Plan Update
- Lewis County – Lewis County 2045 Comprehensive Plan Update
- Mason County – Mason County 2025 Comprehensive Plan Update
- Grays Harbor County – Grays Harbor County Planning
- Pacific County – Pacific County Planning
Statewide Update
- Growth Management Act Extension – Comprehensive Plan deadlines for Thurston, Lewis, and Mason counties extended to December 31, 2025 (SHB 2296, 2024).
- Housing Reform Legislation – New laws are reshaping development standards, including:
- Expanded middle housing requirements (SB 5471).
- Reduced parking mandates (SB 1183).
- ADU reforms and streamlined design review (HB 1039, SB 5558).
- These shifts will directly impact local Comp Plan proposals.
Next Industry Advocacy Meeting
Date – September 25, 2025
Time – 4pm to 5:30pm
Location – OMB Conference Room (1211 State Ave NE, Olympia, WA 98506
Topic – Local Issues In Action
For more information on local items visit our Advocacy Information & Resources page.
For more on statewide issues visit the Building Industry Association of Washington’s Center for Housing Studies.
For more on National topics and trends visit the National Association of Homebuilders Advocacy page.