§ WA Washington
County permits
Pierce County
Pierce County issues permits only for unincorporated areas. Inside an incorporated city? Pick the city below — its building department handles your permit.
§ 01 Unincorporated
Unincorporated Pierce County.
If your property isn't inside an incorporated city, the county permit office handles your application directly.
- Permit authority
- Planning & Public Works - Development Center
- Online portal
- Online Development Guide & Permits Dashboard ↗
- Phone
- (253) 798-2769
- Address
- Pierce County Annex East Entrance, 2401 S 35th St, Tacoma, WA 98409
§ 02 Jurisdictions
Cities in Pierce County
Click any city for its full permit guide — authority, fees, application steps, inspections, and exempt work.
§ 03 County navigation
Information last verified for Pierce County, Washington. Permit rules and fees change frequently — verify current requirements with the issuing department before applying. Jaspector is an educational reference, not legal advice.