New Olympia pilot program allows people to live in vehicles

The policy will allow people to obtain a permit to stay in cars parked at private residences or the parking lots of faith-based organizations.

By: Nate Sanford

Outlets: KNKX

Published: September 2, 2026

Words: 428

Last Updated: 2 weeks, 1 day ago

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The City of Olympia will allow people experiencing homelessness to apply for a permit to live in their vehicle.

Under the new pilot policy, people who obtain a permit can stay in cars parked at private residences or the parking lots of faith-based organizations. The permit lasts for six months and can be renewed. There is no application fee.

The policy follows advocacy from a group of Olympia residents including C.C. Coates, a former union carpenter who …

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