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Construction & Remodeling in Tacoma, WA

Tacoma work can include remodels and additions in established neighborhoods, ADUs and small multi-unit buildings, and exterior projects in historic and conservation districts. The city's residential permit process covers buildings with up to six dwellings and three stories.

Newly completed Northwest contemporary home with stained cedar siding, wide eaves and a daylight basement on a sloped lot among Douglas firs.
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Remodeled kitchen in a 1920s Spokane brick Craftsman with navy lower cabinets, white oak shelves and a window onto ponderosa pines in bright sun.
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Finished bathroom with vertical-grain fir vanity, green-grey zellige-style tile shower and a window looking into wet cedar and fern greenery.
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Homes & buildings

What shapes a project in Tacoma

Local conditions worth knowing before scope and budget are set.

  1. Historic and conservation districts

    Tacoma's Register of Historic Places includes six local historic and conservation districts. The Landmarks Preservation Commission reviews applications for changes to historic landmarks, so exterior plans on listed properties should allow time for that review.

  2. Electrical permits through Tacoma Power

    L&I notes that jobsites in Tacoma Power's service area buy electrical permits and request inspections from Tacoma Power rather than L&I.

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Permits & service area

Before a project starts in Tacoma

Local permit office

City of Tacoma Planning and Development Services

Which permits a project needs depends on its scope. We identify them during planning; the official site has current requirements, forms and fees.

Visit the permit office site (official site, opens in a new tab)

Service area

Tacoma, Pierce County

Service in Tacoma is not yet confirmed. Tell us the address and scope, and we will confirm whether we can take the project before scheduling.

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Planning a project in Tacoma?

Tell us what you have in mind and where the property is. We'll follow up to talk through scope, permits and next steps.

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