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Building Permits in Pierce County, Washington

PermitStack indexes 679,657 building permits issued in Pierce County, Washington, with 14,576 issued in the last 12 months alone. Search by address, contractor, category, and date via our free REST API.

679,657
Total permits
14,576
Last 12 months
903
Last 30 days
-30%
vs same period prior year
Jul 29, 2026
Latest permit

Permits by category (last 12 months)

Most common permit types issued in the last year.

Plumbing
3,107
HVAC
2,222
Mechanical
682
Renovation
637
Interior remodel
383
Fire alarm
335
Addition
283
New construction
280
Demolition
180
Roofing
161

Permit data by trade in Pierce County

Drill into the most common permit categories in Pierce County.

Most recent permits

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

IssuedPermit #AddressCategoryDescription
2026-07-2910739938736 127TH STREET CT EPlumbingInstall a Building Sewer from the existing side sewer stub to the new single-famil...
2026-07-2910698904117 144th ST NWRenovationInstall 2-bedroom Mobile/Manufactured Home to replace fire damage mobile home
2026-07-29107427917814 90TH AVE ERenovationReplace 6 windows like for like in existing single family residence. All replacem...
2026-07-2910739928736 127TH STREET CT EOtherSite Development work for residential development for Building Permit #1073795
2026-07-2910742735220 141ST STCT NWRenovationReplace 9 windows like for like in existing single family residence. All replacem...
2026-07-29107092110917-10921 CANYON RD ESignageErect 1 permanent sign for The Haircut Place
2026-07-29107437312422 64TH AV EPlumbingWater Heater Replacement (Like For Like)
2026-07-29107208425116 89TH AV EOtherSite Development work for residential development for Building Permit #1071671
2026-07-29107345913926 178TH STREET CT ENew constructionInstall NFPA 13D fire sprinkler system in new single-family residence
2026-07-2910739808728 127TH STREET CT EPlumbingInstall a Building Sewer from the existing side sewer stub to the new single-famil...

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 July 29, 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 100 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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