Monthly permit report

Tacoma commercial building permits, April 2025

Biggest projects in April 2025

By declared value.

2941 S 38th St # E
Issued Apr 8 · 3 permits
$2.2M
Alteration of an existing commercial space in the Michael's Shopping Plaza. Interior demo work to prep for new construction. The space will then be built out with an MRI Suite, a…
commercialBuilding · HVAC / Mechanical · PlumbingContractor not published
4545 S Union Ave
Issued Apr 24 · 3 permits
$405K
Interior alteration - Update existing medical office building to include Birthing Center. Construct kitchen in upper level at Tacoma Wellneses Center. **Separate permits required…
commercialBuilding · HVAC / Mechanical · PlumbingContractor not published
801 E Portland Ave

In April 2025, Tacoma issued 154 building permits on commercial and multifamily properties, on 49 projects, declaring $5M of work.
The busiest trade was general building (46 permits), then plumbing (32).
The largest project was at 2941 S 38th St # E, with $2.2M declared.
Half of the month’s permits were issued within 42 days of application.

Source: building permit records from official city open-data portals, checked daily. Data through October 28, 2026. How we count