The checklists below are provided to help define the requirements for a complete application. Filling out the checklist for your type of application will help you to meet basic requirements for City staff to begin review of your project. If necessary, City staff may request additional information or plan corrections during permit review.
Note: While energy code review is included in the building permit reivew, electrical permits are not included and must be obtained separately by the applicant’s electrical contractor/engineer from Tacoma Public Utilities (TPU). For more information, visit www.mytpu.org
Permit Type |
Submittal Checklists |
| Land Use – Permits for property line changes, zoning interpretations, and discretionary review. Land Use Permits are sometimes required prior to receiving an associated Building or Site Development permit. | Owner’s Authorization Form Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Boundary Line Adjustment (BLA) Conditional Use Permit (CUP) Critical Areas Allowed Activities Design Variance Final Plat Final Short Plat Height Variance Parking Variance Preliminary Plat Preliminary Short Plat Reasonable Accommodation Rezone SEPA Setback Variance Shoreline Permit or Exemption |
| Residential – Any work to single-family, duplex, or townhouse buildings or structures of 1-2 units | Combination Permit Submittal Checklist Remodels and Additions Wood Stoves, Pellet Stoves, and Fireplaces Adult Family Homes Inspection |
| Commercial – Any work to commercial buildings or structures, including residential buildings of 3 or more units | Alteration/Addition New Building Tacoma Special Inspection Form *NEW* |
| Site Development – Projects that may require a civil engineer for off-site right-of-way construction and on-site grading, paving, gravel, cut, and fill, parking, restriping, landscaping, stormwater facilities |
Site Development Complete Application Submittal Guidance Form |
| Right of Way (ROW) – Minor permits for work within city right-of-way that do not require a civil engineer | Right-of-Way Occupancy |
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Priority Review – Affordable Housing and Sustainable Development Projects meeting the criteria of this checklist may be eligible for priority review. Permits covered by this policy are WO, SDEV, BLDCN, BLDCA, BLDRN. Complete this checklist and attach it as a separate document with permit submittal. |
Priority Review Checklist |
