New Business Agency Resource List

To assist you in getting properly started in your new business, contact the appropriate office. This is merely a guide; there may be others you need to contact that are not shown here. Facilities located in cities and towns outside of Tacoma and unincorporated Pierce County may contact their local building official for specific requirements.

Septic system reviews; well approvals, water samples; plan reviews for food service establishments, schools, pools

Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department
3629 South D Street
Tacoma WA 98418
Phone: (253) 798-6470

Food & Community Safety
Phone: (253) 798-6460

On-Site Sewage
Phone: (253) 798-6553

Water Resources
Phone: (253) 798-6470

Zoning and building occupancy requirements; Sewer – grease traps/interceptors

City of Tacoma
Public Works, Building Division
747 Market ST, Suite 345
Tacoma WA 98402
Phone: (253) 591-5015 (Building and Land Use)

Phone: (253) 591-5030 (Permits)

Pierce County
Planning and Land Services (PALS)
Development Center Division
2401 S 35th ST
Tacoma WA 98409-7498
Phone: (253) 798-7210

Fire Prevention, Plan Review, Inspections, Hoods (ventilation/fire suppression)

City of Tacoma
Fire Department
Fire Marshal
901 Fawcett AVE
Tacoma WA 98402
Phone: (253) 591-5740

Pierce County
Fire Prevention Bureau
Fire Marshal
2401 S 35th ST
Tacoma WA 98409-7498
Phone: (253) 798-7179

General Business License; Liquor Licenses; Business & Occupation Tax

Department of Finance
Tax & License Division
747 Market ST, Room 248
Tacoma WA 98402-3770
Phone: (253) 591-5252

Pierce County Auditor
Business Licenses
2401 S 35th ST
Tacoma WA 98409-7498
Phone: (253) 798-7445

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