Building Permits in Pierce County, Washington

PermitStack indexes 675,705 building permits issued in Pierce County, Washington, with 11,129 issued in the last 12 months alone. Search by address, contractor, category, and date via our free REST API.

675,705
Total permits
11,129
Last 12 months
935
Last 30 days
-10%
vs same period prior year
Apr 23, 2026
Latest permit

Permits by category (last 12 months)

Most common permit types issued in the last year.

Plumbing
2,449
HVAC
2,155
Mechanical
632
Renovation
479
Fire alarm
273
Interior remodel
212
New construction
201
Addition
165
Solar
145
Roofing
143

Most recent permits

The 10 most recent permits issued in Pierce County, Washington. Full dataset available via REST API.

IssuedPermit #AddressCategoryDescription
2026-04-23106972235325 103RD AVCT EHVACInstall Durastar multi-zone heat pump system with multiple indoor air handlers
2026-04-22102312714521 105TH AVCT E -APPARTMENTSOtherConstruct public off-site road improvements on 144th St E for 144th Apartments
2026-04-2210697011634 112TH ST SPlumbingreplace electric hot water tank
2026-04-2210696551119 156TH ST EPlumbingsewer repair
2026-04-2210687272200 112th ST E -FIREWORKS STAND ADDRESS FOR E911OtherOPERATE FIREWORKS 1.4G RETAIL SALES TENT FROM SUNDAY, JUNE 28, 2026 BEGINNING AT 1...
2026-04-2210675563101 36TH ST SEAdditionConstruct 1-story 628 sq ft craft room addition to existing single family residence
2026-04-22106882922211 152ND AVE EOtherSite Development work for residential development for Building Permit #1067400
2026-04-221069711178 134TH ST EPlumbingReplace 50-gal electric water heater
2026-04-22106802411007 135TH STCT ERenovationReplace 1 patio door like for like in existing single family residence. All repla...
2026-04-2210644527206 66th ST NWOtherSite Development work for residential development for Building Permit # TBD

Access Pierce County permit data via API

Query Pierce County, Washington permits with a single HTTP request. Returns JSON with address, category, status, dates, and full description.

# Search all Pierce County permits issued this month
curl -H "X-API-Key: YOUR_KEY" \
  "https://api.permit-stack.com/v1/permits/search?city=Pierce%20County&state=WA&issued_after=2026-04-01"

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FAQ

Where does PermitStack get Pierce County permit data?

We ingest data directly from the official Pierce County open data portal (Tyler Data & Insights (Socrata)) daily. This is the same source used by the city's own public dashboards, normalized into a consistent JSON schema across our U.S. jurisdictions.

How current is the Pierce County data?

Our automated ingestion runs daily at 03:00 UTC. The latest permit in our database for Pierce County, Washington was issued on April 23, 2026. Permit backlogs on the city side may mean some permits take a few days to appear.

Can I access Pierce County permits without an API key?

Yes — our free tier includes 1,000 requests per day, enough to search and filter Pierce County permits interactively. Sign up for a free API key to get started.

Can I export Pierce County permit data?

Yes. Paid plans support CSV export and periodic webhooks for changed permits.

How long does a Pierce County building permit take to issue?

The median time from permit filing to issuance in Pierce County, Washington is 4 days, based on permits issued in the last 12 months. Smaller permit types (residential alteration, electrical) typically issue faster; new construction and large additions usually take longer.

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