Event & Use Fees

Fees for different types of events, use of facilities, equipment rental, and other services.

Permit type

Rates include opening and closing the venue and standard garbage and recycling services during business hours.

Type of event Rate
Free speech and assembly or state agency activity No charge
Other government event $85 daily
Private event
  • Public access is restricted and displays are allowed.
  • May only be booked in four-hour blocks (morning and/or afternoon, and/or after business hours.)
 $75 application processing fee
$350 half-day
$600 full-day
Additional $85 per hour after regular business hours
Public event 
  • Commercial activity held outdoors that's open to the public and doesn't require onsite staff.
  • Examples of commercial activities: runs, fairs, festivals and etc.
 $65 per hour
2-hour minimum (1 hour must be paid at time of scheduling and is non-refundable)

Additional services

Includes but is not limited to barricading, electrical, carpentry, grounds work, custodial and staffing. 

Services Cost
Normal business hours $82 per hour
After normal business hours 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 on weekdays from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., 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. 
  • Large: More than 400 sq. ft. Each. Applies to all activities.
 Small: $50 per structure, no charge for state agencies for free speech activities
Large: $250 per structure
Food $65 per hour cleaning fee ($65 minimum when any food is served)

Bridge banners

Applies to:

  • Commercial and public
  • Non-state agency activities
 Surcharge: $65 per week (2 concurrent weeks maximum)
Installation and removal: $130 cost recovery charge

Equipment rental

Equipment type Description or notes Cost
Standard combo Standard microphone and standard podium $90*
Deluxe sound Up to 4 speakers $300*
Deluxe combo Deluxe podium and deluxe microphone sound system $365*
Voice amplifier for small gathering: Pickup and return required by event $20
5' Diameter round table Seats 8 $10

*Set-up and tear-down is included for events in standard locations

How to apply for a permit

Event permit

Use the event request form to apply for an event permit or learn more about permits for events.

Bridge banner permit

Use the banner request form to request a bridge banner permit.

Make sure you review our bridge banner standards.

When to pay fees

All fees must be paid at least two business days before the start of your activity.

We will invoice government agencies.

Payment methods we accept

You may pay with a check or credit card.

Business or personal checks

Pay with a check at our office in the Legislative Building.

Our office is located just inside the southeast entrance near the corner of Sid Snyder Ave. and Cherry Lane SW.

Mailing address: PO Box 41034, Olympia, WA 98504-1034.

Credit cards

To pay with a credit card, call our Visitor Services Office at 360-902-8881 or the DES Finance Division at 360-725-5700.

We will invoice government agencies.

Refunds and cancellations

You must cancel your activity 48 hours before the event to receive a full refund. The application fee is non-refundable.

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