Historic Preservation in Olympia, WA (2026)
1 verified historic preservation rules for Olympia, Washington, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.
Verified from official government sources
Historic-Cultural Monuments
In the City of Olympia, Washington, a building, structure, object, site or district qualifies for the City Heritage Register under OMC § 18.12.080 if it is at least fifty years old or exceptionally important, keeps at least two elements of integrity, is well-maintained, and fits one of twelve listed categories.
Olympia WA Heritage Register Designation Criteria
Some RestrictionsOlympia Municipal Code § 18.12.080
Any building, structure, object, site or district may be designated for inclusion in the City Heritage Register if it has significant character, interest or value as part of the development, heritage or cultural characteristics of the City, state or nation; is at least fifty (50) years old, or is of lesser age and has exceptional importance; possesses at least two (2) elements of integrity of l...
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