Monthly report
Tacoma development report: March 2026
In March 2026, 72 new projects were filed in Tacoma, including 26 new homes, 9 apartment or townhome projects, 1 commercial, 24 land-use applications and 11 demolitions (40 housing units). That's up 47% from the month before and down 5% from a year earlier.
New filings72▲ 47%
Housing units filed40
Permits issued36
Completed0
What was filed
Last 12 months
All new filingsNew homes, townhomes & apartments
Notable new projects 60 of 72
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- Construct New 2.5 story condos (2 Connected townhouse)units. ***Plumbing & Mechanical Included*** Apartments & townhomes · Mar 6, 2026 Cancelled
- Construct a new two-story 2142SF 4BD/5BA duplex. Includes plumbing and mechanical per approved plans. Apartments & townhomes · Mar 27, 2026 Approved
- Duplex ADU Apartments & townhomes · Mar 9, 2026 Approved
- Construct a new two-story 1792SF 4BD/5BA duplex. Includes plumbing and mechanical per approved plans. Apartments & townhomes · Mar 27, 2026 Approved
- new duplex residential buildings (two total dwelling units). Each unit approximately 900 square feet with three bedrooms Apartments & townhomes · Mar 18, 2026 In review
- Construction of new duplex residential building. Each unit approximately 900 square feet with three bedrooms and two bat Apartments & townhomes · Mar 10, 2026 In review
- Construct a new single-story 1665SF duplex, totaling 4BD/4BA. (Related SDEV26-0135) Includes plumbing and mechanical per Apartments & townhomes · Mar 27, 2026 Approved
- Constructing Duplex DADU in rear of SFD (Related SDEV26-0171 for SEWER, WATER, and EROSION CONTROL, etc.) ** Plumbing an Apartments & townhomes · Mar 2, 2026 Approved
- Construct new 2 story DADU 3 bedroom, 2 bathrooms. (Related SDEV26-0094) Includes mechanical and plumbing per approved p Apartments & townhomes · Mar 16, 2026 Approved
- Selective site demolition; clearing and grubbing; removal of asphalt pavement; installation of domestic water, fire wate Commercial · Mar 16, 2026 Cancelled
- MCDONALDS - 1975 S Union Avenue ZVL Land use · Mar 30, 2026 Completed
- INCOMPLETE APPLICATION: DUE TO CANCEL ON 6/29/2026. Seg of lot that current detached garage is on. Please look at gis ma Land use · Mar 28, 2026 Cancelled
- 4-Lot Preliminary ULS. CONSTRUCTION OF TWO (2) DUPLEXES AND SUBDIVISION INTO 4 DWELLINGS THROUGH THE UNIT LOT SUBDIVISIO Land use · Mar 26, 2026 In review
- Extension approval for the CUP portion of the SSDP SHR2013-40000199019 - through March, 26, 2031. Per Peter Huffman on 3 Land use · Mar 26, 2026 Completed
- Lu26-0056 - 4901 S 25th ST – The Lookout ZVL Land use · Mar 25, 2026 Completed
- related to LU25-0098 AAwSR permit requirements Land use · Mar 24, 2026 In review
- 2-Lot Final Short Plat submittal for 1720 S Tyler St. Recording No. 202609175002 Land use · Mar 24, 2026 Completed
- General classification of zoning for the adjusted property. Land use · Mar 23, 2026 Completed
- The proposal is to amend the existing conditions associated with the previous 1993 and 2012 CUP decisions for the Tacoma Land use · Mar 19, 2026 Completed
- This project consists of land use consulting services to support a Short Plat application. The work includes preparatio Land use · Mar 19, 2026 In review
- Thea Foss Site 9 redevelopment permit requires planting the remaining on-site buffer area per the approved plan Revised Land use · Mar 17, 2026 In review
- 4-Lot Preliminary Short Plat - Subdividing a single lot into four lots with existing home to remain on one of the lots. Land use · Mar 16, 2026 Completed
- The City of Tacoma Stormwater Management Manual (SWMM) and implementation documentation are updated approximately every Land use · Mar 16, 2026 In review
- Per comments on SDEV26-0007/WO26-0002, a historic landmark review is required for the UWT new switch gear project. Land use · Mar 13, 2026 In review
- Removal of two dormers in the attic, and, installation of new dormers. Height verification request. Land use · Mar 12, 2026 Completed
- Front facade repairs and restoration work, including in-kind replacement of 7 windows with new Anderson 400 series wood Land use · Mar 11, 2026 Completed
- preliminary ULS short plat into two lots Land use · Mar 10, 2026 Completed
- Boundary Line Adjustment combining the parcels into one for the Central Treatment Plant. Land use · Mar 9, 2026 In review
- Removal of a hazardous cottonwood tree in the critical area on the property. An ISA certified arborist has completed a l Land use · Mar 9, 2026 Completed
- Repair vis replacement of walkway support beams Land use · Mar 6, 2026 Completed
- 1905 Marc Ave + 1651 Lincoln Ave ZVL Land use · Mar 6, 2026 Completed
- Rezone associated with removing the PRD overlay from parcels 0220025013, 0220025014, 0220025016, 0220025017 Land use · Mar 4, 2026 Cancelled
- Zoning Letter Request Land use · Mar 3, 2026 Completed
- 5601 S Orchard ST ZVL Land use · Mar 2, 2026 Completed
- For Adult Family Home at SFD -.1. Add a second dwelling unit on this parcel as a backyard building housing. 2. This will New homes · Mar 25, 2026 Approved
- Construct New (1 Of 4) 3-Story Wood Framed Residences W/ Single Car Garage On Concrete Foundation Wall, & Associated Sid New homes · Mar 16, 2026 In review
- Construct New (1 0f 4) 3-Story Wood Framed Residences W/ Single Car Garage On Concrete Foundation Wall, & Associated Sid New homes · Mar 16, 2026 In review
- Construct New (1 Of 4) 3-Story Wood Framed Residences W/ Single Car Garage On Concrete Foundation Wall, & Associated Sid New homes · Mar 16, 2026 In review
- Construct New (1 Of 4) 3-Story Wood Framed Residences W/ Single Car Garage On Concrete Foundation Wall, & Associated Sid New homes · Mar 16, 2026 In review
- Construct new 1495 sqft 3 bedroom 2.5 bath SFD. ***Plumbing & Mechanical included*** New homes · Mar 4, 2026 Completed
- Construct a new 2 story DADU. (Related SDEV26-0094) Includes mechanical and plumbing per approved plans. New homes · Mar 31, 2026 Approved
- Construct a new two-story 1071SF 2BD/2.5BA houseplex. Includes plumbing and mechanical per approved plans. New homes · Mar 27, 2026 Approved
- Build an 809 Sq ft two bed, one bath DADU with a ground floor garage. (Related SDEV26-0097) Includes mechanical and plum New homes · Mar 9, 2026 Completed
- Construct (1) two-story 1,000SF 3bed/2ba DADU. Includes plumbing and mechanical per approved plans. New homes · Mar 19, 2026 Approved
- Construct (1) two-story 1,000SF 3bed/2ba DADU. Includes plumbing and mechanical per approved plans. New homes · Mar 19, 2026 Approved
- Construct a two-story 998SF 3bed/2ba DADU. Includes plumbing and mechanical scopes per plans. Plumber Information: JR' New homes · Mar 20, 2026 Completed
- Construct a new 999SF 2BD/1.5BA DADU. Includes plumbing and mechanical per approved plans. **FRR26-0205 (10.09.26): Revi New homes · Mar 3, 2026 Approved
- Construct a new 999SF 2BD/1.5BA DADU. Includes plumbing and mechanical per approved plans. **FRR26-0204 (10.09.26): Revi New homes · Mar 3, 2026 Approved
- New construction detached accessory dwelling unit 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom all on same lot as existing house **Plumbing and New homes · Mar 20, 2026 Approved
- New DADU 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom at SFD. **Mechanical and plumbing per approved plans.*** New homes · Mar 24, 2026 Approved
- Construct a new two-story 896SF 2BD/2.5BA courtyard building. Includes plumbing and mechanical per approved plans. New homes · Mar 27, 2026 Approved
- Construct a new two-story 896SF 2BD/2.5BA courtyard building. Includes plumbing and mechanical per approved plans. New homes · Mar 27, 2026 Approved
- Construct a new two-story 896SF 2BD/2.5BA courtyard building. Includes plumbing and mechanical per approved plans. New homes · Mar 27, 2026 Approved
- Courtyard building 1,Main Floor: 475 Sq. Ft. Upper Floor: 421 Sq. Ft. (Total Conditioned Area: 896 Sq.) and Ft. Porch: New homes · Mar 27, 2026 Approved
- Construct a new two-story 896SF 2BD/2.5BA courtyard building. Includes plumbing and mechanical per approved plans. New homes · Mar 27, 2026 Approved
- New 1196 sf shop at SFD **Plumbing and Mechanical Included ** New homes · Mar 31, 2026 Approved
- New 750 SF detached garage at SFD. No mechanical or plumbing. New homes · Mar 22, 2026 Approved
- Install a new 24'x24' detached garage in rear of SFD. (Related SDEV26-0078 for Erosion Control Only) ** No Plumbing or M New homes · Mar 2, 2026 Approved
- Built a new 22 ft x 24 (528 SF) detached garage at SFD. Metal garage was DEMOED , ok to not have a DEMO per CK ** no pl New homes · Mar 11, 2026 In review
- Construct a new detached one car garage of SFD. ***No Plumbing or Mechanical*** New homes · Mar 6, 2026 Approved
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