Campus Use Rates
Rates include opening/closing the venue and standard garbage/recycling services during business hours.
| Permit Type | Rate |
|---|---|
| Free Speech and Assembly, State Agency Activity | No charge |
| Other Government | $85 daily |
| Private
Public access is restricted and displays are allowed. May only be booked in four-hour blocks (morning and/or afternoon, and/or after-hours.) |
$75 application processing fee; $350 half-day; $600 full-day; Additional $85 per hour after regular business hours. |
| Public Event Rate
Commercial activity held outside that is open to the public and on-site staff management is not required. Some examples of commercial activities are runs, fairs, festivals and other similar activities. |
$65 per hour Two-hour minimum, one hour must be paid at time of scheduling and is non-refundable. |
Additional Services
| Services | Cost |
|---|---|
| Normal Business Hours | $82 per hour |
| After Normal Business Hours Event Staffing | $85 per hour |
| After Normal Business Hours Services | Contact us for a quote |
| Washington State Patrol | Contact us for a quote |
Facilities Surcharges
| Type | Rate |
|---|---|
| Alcohol Use | $65 per event (Restrictions apply. See policy.) |
| Reserved Parking | Current visitor parking rate applies ($2 per hour weekdays from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., but is free on evenings and weekends.) |
| Structures Includes tents, canopies, stages, rides and other similar structures Small: Less than 400 sq. Ft.each. Applies to private and commercial activities only. No charge for state agencies or free speech activities. Large: More than 400 sq. Ft. Each. Applies to all activities. |
Small: $50 per structure Large: $250 per structure |
| Food | $65 per hour cleaning fee ($65 minimum when any food is served) |
| Bridge Banners: Surcharge: Applies to commercial and public, non-state agency activities Installation and Removal |
$65 per week (Two concurrent weeks maximum) $130 cost recovery charge |
Rental Equipment
| Services | Cost |
|---|---|
| Normal Business Hours | $82 per hour |
| After Normal Business Hours Event Staffing | $85 per hour |
| After Normal Business Hours Services | Contact us for a quote |
| Washington State Patrol | Contact us for a quote |
Event Permit Request Form
Use the event request form to begin the permit process.
Frequently Asked Questions
When are charges due?
All charges must be paid at least two working days before the start of your activity. Government agencies will be invoiced.
Do I get a refund if my activity is cancelled?
You must cancel your activity 48 hours prior to the event to receive a full refund. The application fee is non-refundable.
How can I pay?
- Business or personal checks at our office in the Legislative Building on the Capitol Campus. Our office is located just inside the southeast entrance near the corner of Sid Snyder Avenue and Cherry Lane SW.
Mailing address: PO Box 41034, Olympia, WA 98504-1034. - Credit cards; contact Visitor Services at (360) 902-8881 or the DES Finance Division at (360) 725-5700.
- Government agencies will be invoiced.
Last updated November, 29, 2018.