Monthly report
ZIP 98406 development report: May 2026
In May 2026, 10 new projects were filed in ZIP 98406, including 6 new homes, 1 commercial, 2 land-use applications and 1 demolition (6 housing units). That's up 150% from the month before and up 400% from a year earlier.
What was filed
Last 12 months
All new filingsNew homes, townhomes & apartments
Notable new projects
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- Installation of prefabricated 650 sf, VB Construction, w/restroom and storage building at Silas High School Commercial · Tacoma · May 26, 2026 Approved
- This is a variation request for reduced frontage to previous pre-application frontage requests by City of Tacoma (in ref Land use · Tacoma · May 28, 2026 Cancelled
- 4-Lot Preliminary Short Plat (4 individual lots, one common access tract) at 1912 + 1918 N MADISON ST. Land use · Tacoma · May 28, 2026 In review
- Construct Detached accessory dwelling unit (764 Square Feet) with garage below access from alley. New homes · Tacoma · May 6, 2026 Approved
- Construct Detached accessory dwelling unit (740 Square Feet) with garage below access from alley New homes · Tacoma · May 6, 2026 Approved
- Construct a two-story 1,000SF 3bed/2ba DADU. Includes plumbing and mechanical scopes per plans. New homes · Tacoma · May 22, 2026 Approved
- Construct a two-story 1,000SF 3bed/2ba DADU. **Includes plumbing and mechanical scopes per plans** New homes · Tacoma · May 22, 2026 Approved
- Construct a two-story 1,000SF 3bed/2ba DADU. Includes plumbing and mechanical scopes per plans. ***FRR26-0181 APPROVED 0 New homes · Tacoma · May 22, 2026 Approved
- Construct a two-story 1,000SF 3bed/2ba DADU. Includes plumbing and mechanical scopes per plans. ***FRR26-0180 APPROVED 0 New homes · Tacoma · May 22, 2026 Approved
- relocating the washer & dryer directly below the existing location to the basement. Plumbing (supply & waste) and dryer Demolition · Tacoma · May 14, 2026 Cancelled
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Counts are by application date (issue date when no application date is published) for new homes, apartments and townhomes, commercial buildings, demolitions, land-use applications and public works. Renovations and trade permits are not counted. Recent months can rise as cities post late records.
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