Building Permits in Tacoma, Washington

Access 107,200 building permits issued in Tacoma, Washington through a single REST API. Refreshed daily from the official Tacoma open data portal and normalized into a consistent schema.

107,200
Total permits
7,174
Last 12 months
622
Last 30 days
+18%
vs same period prior year
May 1, 2026
Latest permit

Permits by category (last 12 months)

Most common permit types issued in the last year.

Plumbing
2,048
HVAC
1,350
Renovation
436
Fire alarm
224
Roofing
215
Signage
129
Interior remodel
128
Electrical
96
Addition
94
New construction
54

Most recent permits

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

IssuedPermit #AddressCategoryDescription
2026-05-01MECHR26-04584902 N 19TH STHVACHeat pump and air handler installation at SFD
2026-05-01MECHR26-04811411 S 88TH STHVACInstall 4 mini split indoor units and 1 outdoor unit
2026-05-01SIGN26-00113801 6TH AVESignageInstall 2 single faced fascia illuminated signs at AutoZone.
2026-05-01MECHR26-04301614 S 74TH STHVACInstall York AC condenser, furnace, and coil at SFD
2026-05-01MECHR26-04714301 S PARK AVEHVACReplace existing gas furnace with new natural gas furnace in same location at SFD
2026-05-01WATER26-00614621 A STOtherReplacement of water line at SFD. Open trench, no ROW.
2026-05-01WO25-0117418 E 72ND STRenovationJB0001769314 - Comcast proposes to bore and place 2(@") conduit w/ 144ct fibe...
2026-05-01MECHR26-00631701 E 61ST STHVACLike for like furnace replacement at SFD
2026-05-01BLDCA26-00383327 RUSTON WAYRenovationReplace several weathered walkway support beams on the northwest side of the main ...
2026-05-01MECHC26-00822520 YAKIMA AVE UNIT AOtherINSTALL 3 MINI SPLITS AND EXHAUST FANS

Access Tacoma permit data via API

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

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

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FAQ

Where does PermitStack get Tacoma permit data?

We ingest data directly from the official Tacoma open data portal (ArcGIS Hub) 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 Tacoma data?

Our automated ingestion runs daily at 03:00 UTC. The latest permit in our database for Tacoma, Washington was issued on May 1, 2026. Permit backlogs on the city side may mean some permits take a few days to appear.

Can I access Tacoma permits without an API key?

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

Can I export Tacoma permit data?

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

How long does a Tacoma building permit take to issue?

The median time from permit filing to issuance in Tacoma, Washington is 11 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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