The Development Center is Pierce County's centralized location to get information on and apply for Building Permits, Land Use Actions, Site Development Permits, Environmental Reviews, Sewer Utility Permits and Fire Prevention Permits.

We are located at 2401 S. 35th Street, Tacoma WA, 98409. Our hours are 8:00 to 4:30 Monday through Friday except on Wednesday when we open at 9:00.

If you wish to get information on a piece of land, a development proposal or submittal requirements by telephone our general information number is (253) 798-3739. The General Information line is open 8:30 to 4:30 Monday - Friday, 9:00 to 4:30 on Wednesday.

Be sure to take a look at these resources to help ensure your application is as successful as possible:

• Fastest Way To Get A Permit
• Submittal Requirements & Checklists
• Applications and Forms
• Handouts
• Video introducing the new Application Intake Process
• Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department Onsite Septic System Asbuilt Lookup

Residential Building Permit Applications
In an effort to reduce the amount of time you spend waiting in line to apply, we've instituted a system that does not require an appointment or you having to arrive early in the morning. Instead most residential applications will no longer be processed while you wait, you will drop off your submittal materials and it will be processed later. The nature of your project and the property it is on will dictate the depth of the initial review. A check for the application fees is required and you will be contacted after the processing has been completed. Here are links to some general information and the required submittal forms:

• Process Outline
• Guide to the Building Permit Application Process for Single-Family Dwellings
• Submittal Checklist (required)
• Residential Application - New Construction - Remodel/Addition (required)
• Building Plan Checklist (required)
• Site Plan (example)
• Residential Submittal Standard (for general information)
• On-Line Permits Website (for checking status and paying fees)

Some of the above forms are not required for Mobile Home Permits.

Environmental, Land Use and Site Development
No appointment is required for these application types. Customers will be processed on a first come, first served basis. General information regarding applying for these application types can by found on our Submittal Standard, Application Forms and Handout pages. For specific information on a proposal please call or come in and speak with us.