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Assessment, Planning & Development | Behavioral Health | Food and Community Safety | General Records | Hazardous Waste | Human Health | Infectious Waste | Maternity Support | Medical Records | Miscellaneous Environmental Health | Onsite Sewage | Secure Medicine Return | Solid Waste | Tobacco Compliance | Vital Records | Water Resources
General and Medical Records
General |
2020 |
| Appeal to the Health Officer/Administrative Appeal | $515 |
| Appeal to the Hearing Examiner Fee | At Cost - With a $1,000 Deposit |
| Credit Card Charge Back Fee | $25 |
| Non-sufficient funds (NSF) Check Charge | $35 |
| Notary Fee | $10 |
| Pierce County Recording Fee | $90 |
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NOTE: Plus, per page photocopy charge. |
$1 |
| Record Requests Made Under the Public Disclosure Act1 |
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| Photocopy or printed copy of public records, per page. | $0.15 |
| Public records scanned into an electronic format, per page. | $0.10 |
| Electronic files or attachment uploaded to email, or other means of electronic delivery, per each four. |
$0.05 |
| Transmission of public records in an electronic format, per gigabyte | $0.10 |
| Any digital storage media or device provided by the agency, any container or envelope used to mail the copies to the requestor, and the postage or delivery charge. | Actual Cost |
| Witness Fee – per hour | Per RCW 2.40.010 |
| Witness Fee – Expert, per hour | $75 |
Medical Records |
2020 |
| Certification Letter of Tuberculosis Treatment for Employment | $10 |
| Computer Printout of Immunization Record without Vaccine Administration | $5 |
| Hepatitis Screening Results Letter | $5 |
| Medical Record Retrieval and Handling Fee | $26 |
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Plus, per page photocopy charge for first 30 pages |
$1.17 per page |
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Plus, per page photocopy charge for all other pages |
$0.88 per page |
| Official Copy of Immunization Record without Vaccine Administration | $10 |
| Record of PPD Results | $10 |
NOTE: The public records officer or designee may require a deposit of 10 percent of the estimated costs of producing all records selected by the requester.
1Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department determined performing a study to calculate the actual cost of providing public records would be unduly burdensome because the Health Department lacks the necessary funds and staff resources to conduct a comprehensive study to determine its actual copying costs and to conduct such a study would interfere with the Health Department’s other essential agency functions. Therefore, the Health Department adopts the fees for copies of records pursuant to the default fees in RCW 42.56.120(2)(b) and (c), (3), and (4).
Vital Records
Vital Records Fees |
2020 |
| Each Certified Copy of Birth/Death Record1 | $20 |
| Each Uncertified Copy of Birth/Death Record1 | $20 |
| Record Search Service Fee (ten-year period)1 | $8 |
| Credit Card Transaction Fee for Each Certificate | $1 per Certificate |
| Out-of-County Burial-Transit Permit (BTP) | $1 |
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Administrative fee for handling Out-of-County BTP. |
$9 |
| Each Additional Copy of In-County BTP and all other related documents and letters. | $10 |
| Review and file of each Pierce County Death (Admin Fee) | $10 |
| BTP for Removal of Remains, Disinterment and Other Related Documents | $10 |
| Emergency BTP (after hours) | $50 |
| Expedited Processing Fee for Phone/Internet/Fax-In Orders | $10 per each record |
| Express Overnight & Priority Mail-Out – Exact Fee Only | At Cost |
| Mail Order Fee Required (up to 4 certificates per each record). | $2 |
| Notary Fee (does not include fax service). | $10 |
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Fax service for a notarized document. |
$5 |
| Record Data Report for Authorized Agencies – per list | $35 |
| Delinquent Account Late Fee (7- 30 days) | 18% |
| Delinquent Account Late Fee (31 – 60 days) | 21% |
| Delinquent Account Late Fee (over 60 days) | 30% |
1These items are mandated by RCW 70.58.107
Assessment, Planning & Development
Assessment, Planning & Development services include technical assistance and training for strategic planning, program planning and evaluation, process improvement, survey design, community engagement and needs assessment, geographical information services (GIS) mapping and data analysis.
Assessment, Planning and Development Fees |
2020 |
| Centers for Excellence & Assessment, Planning and Development Services | $165 per hour |
| Organizations with less than $1MM Gross Revenue (tax year) | $144 per hour |
Behavioral Health
Medicaid |
2020 |
| Opiate Substitution Treatment – per day | Contracted rate |
| Other Behavioral Health services | Contracted rate |
Non-Medicaid |
2020 |
| Opiate Substitution Treatment – per day | $15.81 |
| Urine Sample Fee | $9.25 |
| Other Behavioral health services. | Contracted rate |
Maternity Support Services (MSS)/Infant Case Management (ICM)
Below listed fees, for services provided at the local level, are established and governed by the State of Washington and are not, therefore, subject to Board of Health approval or alteration.
Maternity Support Services (MSS)/Infant Case Management (ICM) Fees |
2020 |
| MSS Public Health Nursing Office Visit – per unit1 | $25 |
| MSS Public Health Nursing Home Visit – per unit1 | $35 |
| MSS Nutrition Office Visit (where available) – per unit1 | $25 |
| MSS Nutrition Home Visit (where available) – per unit1 | $35 |
| MSS Psychosocial Visit – per unit1 | $25 |
| MSS Psychosocial Home Visit – per unit1 | $35 |
| MSS Community Health Worker Office Visit – per unit1 | $14 |
| MSS Community Health Worker Home Visit – per unit1 | $18 |
| MSS/ICM Targeted Case Management – per unit | $20 |
| WORKFIRST Payment Point #1 (initial evaluation completed and submitted) | $325 |
| WORKFIRST Payment Point # 2 (follow-up evaluation completed and submitted) | $225 |
1One unit = 15 minutes with a minimum of two (2) units charged.
Human Health
Child Health (NCAST) |
2020 |
| Parent Child Interaction (PCI) Workshop Fee | $900 per person, minimum $1,800 |
TB Treatment/Immunizations/CD Control |
2020 |
| Prophylactic Treatment Immune Globulin – Hepatitis A | At Cost plus $20 |
| Hepatitis B Surface Antigen | $20 |
| Hepatitis B Surface Antibody | $20 |
| All Privately Purchased Vaccines | At Cost plus Administration |
| Administration Fee for Children’s (0-19) Vaccinations | |
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Non-Medicaid VFC Eligible Child (uninsured, underinsured, Alaskan Native, American Indian) |
$23.44 |
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Medicaid Child |
$5.96 |
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Privately Insured Patients |
As Negotiated |
Nurse Consultant Program |
2020 |
| Reviewing Health Care Plans | $80 |
Antibiotic Resistance Program |
2020 |
| Infection Control Practitioner Training – per person | $25 |
| Controlling Antibiotic Resistance Manual | $7 plus Mailing |
Dental Treatment |
2020 |
| Oral Assessment – Children | $10.20 |
| Oral Assessment – Adults – ages 21 and older | $10.00 |
| Application of Fluoride Varnish . | $13.25 |
| Topical Application of Sealant – per tooth | $21.98 |
| Oral Hygiene Instructions – School-Based Program | $12.97 |
| ABCD Fluoride Varnish | $23.41 |
| ABCD Family Oral Health Education | $27.58 |
HIV/STD Services |
2020 |
| Standard HIV Test | $30 |
| Rapid HIV Test | $30 |
| Hepatitis C Test | $30 |
| Syphilis Test | $30 |
| Chlamydia/Gonorrhea Test | $30 |
Food and Community Safety
Food Worker Training |
2020 |
2021 |
| Food Manager Training Course | $130 | |
| Re-test | $40 | |
| Food Worker Card (Washington State) | $10 | |
| Certified Pool Operator Class | $180 | |
| Certified Booth Operator Course | $113 | $115 |
Food Plan ReviewPer permit; includes one pre-opening inspection and water adequacy office review. |
2020 |
2021 |
| New | $860 | $891 |
| Remodel | $482 | $500 |
| Change in Menu and/or Equipment | $482 | $500 |
| Bed and Breakfast | $482 | $500 |
| Grocery | $482 | $500 |
| Tasting Room/Lounge | $482 | $500 |
| Vending | $482 | $500 |
Food Establishments Annual Permits1 |
2020 |
2021 |
| 0–25 Seats | $612 | $637 |
| 26–74 Seats | $790 | $822 |
| 75+ Seats | $1,000 | $1,040 |
| Bakery | $379 | $394 |
| Bed and Breakfast | $276 | $287 |
| Buffet with 125+ Seats | $1,352 | $1,407 |
| Caterer: (part of a permitted food establishment) | $238 | $248 |
| Caterer: (not part of a permitted food establishment) | $612 | $637 |
| Certified Establishment (with certified Food Manager) | Annual Fee Less 25% |
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| Cocktail Lounge (Part of a permitted food establishment | $276 | $288 |
| Commissary–Low Risk | $217 | $226 |
| Commissary–High Risk | $612 | $637 |
| Continental Breakfast–Low Risk | $315 | $328 |
| Continental Breakfast–High Risk | $612 | $637 |
| Fish Market |
$379 | $394 |
| Fish and Meat Market combined |
$379 | $394 |
| Grocery 1–2 Checkstands |
$206 | $214 |
| Grocery 3+ Checkstands |
$465 | $483 |
| Low Risk (includes tasting room, tavern without food) |
$314 | $327 |
| Meat Market |
$379 | $394 |
| Mobile Food Unit–Low Risk | $314 | $327 |
| Mobile Food Unit–High Risk | $612 | $637 |
| Smokehouse–Retail | $612 | $637 |
| Vending | $216 | $225 |
School/Preschool Food |
2020 |
2021 |
| Central Kitchen/Commissary Serving More than One School | $920 | $920 |
| Kitchen Serving Milk and Refrigerated Pre-packaged Items Only | $195 | $195 |
| School Kitchen | $485 | $485 |
Temporary Food Establishments |
2020 |
2021 |
| Exempt Annual Review | $60 | $63 |
| Limited Risk, 1–21 consecutive days at the same location | $60 | $63 |
| Low Risk, 1–21 consecutive days at the same location | $125 | $130 |
| High Risk, 1–14 consecutive days at the same location | $226 | $235 |
| High Risk, 15–21 consecutive days at the same location | $352 | $366 |
| Long Term Low Risk 1–26 non-consecutive days, same location | $195 | $203 |
| Long Term High Risk with Certified Booth Operator, Five (5) Events | $277 | $289 |
| Blanket Permit–Coordinated Events Only—up to 2 hours (non-refundable deposit required)2 | $360 | $360 |
| Re-inspection/or Unpermitted Vendor | $150 | $155 |
| Late Submittal Fee (7–13 days in advance of event) | Standard Fee plus 25% | |
| Late Submittal Fee (1–6 days in advance of event) | Standard Fee plus 50% |
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| Late Submittal Fee (prior to start on day of event) | Standard Fee plus 75% | |
| Late Submittal Fee (found operating without a permit at event) |
Double Standard Fee | |
Farmer's Market—Market Coordinator |
2020 |
2021 |
| Base Fee — 1–5 Food Booths | $145 | $150 |
| Base Fee — 6–15 Food Booths | $287 | $298 |
| Base Fee — 16+ Food Booths | $432 | $449 |
| Market Demonstration and Tasting Booth (no raw meats) | $152 | $158 |
| Market Events, Multiple Participants, Cook-off, or Serving Multiple High-Risk Foods | $287 | $298 |
| Late Submittal Fee (7–13 days in advance of event) | Standard Fee plus 25% | |
| Late Submittal Fee (1–6 days in advance of event) | Standard Fee plus 50% | |
| Late Submittal Fee (prior to start on day of event) | Standard Fee plus 75% | |
| Late Submittal Fee (found operating without a permit at event) | Double Standard Fee | |
Farmer's Market—Vendor |
2020 |
2021 |
| Exempt Annual Review | $60 | $63 |
| Limited Food (see Farmer’s Market Guidelines) | $60 | $63 |
| Whole or Uncut Vegetables or Fruit (except sprouts) | No Application Required |
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| Produce: Non-potentially Hazardous Sampling | $31 | |
| Eggs | $31 | |
| Low Risk Prepared Food | $194 | $202 |
| High Risk Prepared Food | $351 | $365 |
| Late Submittal Fee (7–13 days in advance of event) | Standard Fee plus 25% | |
| Late Submittal Fee (1–6 days in advance of event) | Standard Fee plus 50% | |
| Late Submittal Fee (prior to start on day of event) | Standard Fee plus 75% | |
| Late Submittal Fee (found operating without a permit at event) | Double Standard Fee | |
School Reviews |
2020 |
2021 |
| Site Review (includes water adequacy office review) | $547 | $565 |
| High School Plan Review3 | $2,725 | $2,834 |
| Middle or Junior High School Plan Review3 | $1,671 | $1,738 |
| Elementary School Plan Review3 | $1,152 | $ 1,198 |
| Small School Plan Review; for six (6) or fewer classrooms with no specialty teaching stations (shops, art room, labs, etc.)3 | $443 | $460 |
| Portable Classroom Plan Review3 | $428 | $445 |
| Playground Plan Review (hourly rate, 2 hours minimum, non-refundable deposit required)2 | $360 | $360 |
| School Remodel Plan Review (hourly rate, 2 hours minimum, non-refundable deposit required)2 | $360 | $360 |
| School Kitchen Plan Review | See Food Fees | |
| Swimming Pool Plan Review | See Water Recreation Facilities Fees | |
School Inspection |
2020 |
2021 |
| Elementary School | $425 | |
| Middle or Junior High School | $700 | |
| High School | $845 | |
| Small School | $295 | |
Recreational Camps |
2020 |
2021 |
| Registration Fee–Camp Only | $423 | $440 |
| With Food Permit operating less than 6 months add: | $298 | $310 |
| With Food Permit operating 6 or more months add: | See Food Fees | |
| With Pool Permit add: | See Water Recreation Facilities Fees | |
Water Recreation Facilities Plan ReviewPer permit; includes one pre-opening inspection and water adequacy office review. |
2020 |
2021 |
| New Construction | $1,185 | $1,232 |
| Remodel, hourly rate, 2 hours minimum, non-refundable deposit required | $360 | |
Water Recreation Facilities PermitsIncluding pools, spas, spray pads, wading pools and flotation tanks. |
2020 |
2021 |
| Open Less Than Six Months | $415 | |
| Open More Than Six Months | $715 | |
| Flotation tank |
$715 | |
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Each additional over 2 |
$180 | |
| Non-Recirculating Spray Park | $185 | |
| Inactive Facility | $165 | |
Other Food and Community Safety Fees |
2020 |
2021 |
| Administrative Conference | $622 | $647 |
| Compliance Schedule Follow-up | $185 | |
| Confirmed Illness Investigation, per hour | $180 | |
| Construction Started Without Plan Review Approval | Double Plan Review Fee | |
| Expedited Plan Review (subject to staff availability) | $270 | |
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Opening Without a Permit/Approval |
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1st Notice |
N/A | |
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2nd Notice |
$860 | $895 |
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3rd Notice |
$1,563 | $1,625 |
| Opening Without a Pre-opening Inspection (new construction) | Double Permit Fee | |
| Opening Without a Pre-opening Inspection (change of menu/equipment) | $322 | |
| Pre-opening Inspection | $185 | |
| Probation Inspection | $360 | |
| Re-inspection (except for temporary event/market permit) | $185 | |
| Re-submittal Fee, per hour | $180 | |
| Variance/Waiver Review; hourly rate, 3 hours minimum, non-refundable deposit required2 | $540 | |
| Non-Sufficient Funds Check Fee | $35 | |
| Copy Fee, per copy | $0.15 | |
| Refund Processing | $40 | |
| Application Processing, per hour | $180 | |
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Late Fee |
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1–30 Days |
Invoice plus 25% | |
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31–60 Days |
Invoice plus 50% | |
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61 Days & Over |
Closure | |
1Open less than six (6) consecutive months or after Aug. 1; permits are prorated 50% (minimum $100).
2Additional hours charged at $180 hourly rate.
3Includes one pre-opening inspection.
Environmental Health Division—On-site Sewage
Application Fees (includes water adequacy office review) |
2020-2021 |
| Design – Field and Soil Review | $360 |
| Design – Plan Review (soil review required) | $300 |
| Design Single-Family Residential1 | $675 |
| Design ADU – With Existing Single-Family Residence1 | $675 |
| Design Multi-Family Residential - up to 4-Plex (one system)1 | $675 |
| Design Commercial/School, per system (less than 1000 gallons/day)1 | $720 |
| Design Commercial/School, per system (1000+ gallons/day)1 | $1,080 |
| Design Community System, per system1 | $1,080 |
| Design Individual Connection to Community System | $315 |
| Design Renewal of Site Approval | $315 |
| High Winter Water Table Review, 4 hours minimum (non-refundable deposit required)2 | $720 |
| Redesign | $225 |
| Re-submittal | $225 |
| Re-inspection | $315 |
| Remodel–Residential Office Review | $225 |
| Remodel–Commercial Office Review | $315 |
| Remodel–Residential Field Visit | $405 |
| Remodel–Commercial Field Visit | $495 |
| Repair–Septic/Pump Tank Replacement | $360 |
| Repair, Partial | $360 |
| Report of System Status 90-day Conditional Issuance | $360 |
| Report of System Status for Real Estate Transaction3 | $315/$90 |
| Report of System Status Request for Exemption | $90 |
| Second Review, 2 hours minimum (non-refundable deposit required)2 | $360 |
| Expedited Record Drawing Review (limited to staff availability), 2 hours minimum (non-refundable deposit required)2 | $360 |
| Waiver/Variance, when accompanying an on-site application—per hour | $180 |
Permits |
2020-2021 |
| Installation Permit | $405 |
| Installation Permit (damaged or malfunctioning tank replacement only) | $180 |
| Installation Permit (partial repair) | $405 |
| Septic Tank Decommissioning Certification (when not related to other Health Department applications) | $180 |
| Temporary Use Permit | $180 |
Platting/Subdivision Review |
2020-2021 |
| Binding Site Plan | $540 |
| Boundary Line Adjustment | $360 |
| Planned Development District | $540 |
| Plat Alteration | $360 |
| Plat Amendment Septic –Major | $540 |
| Plat Amendment Sewer–Major | $180 |
| Plat Amendment Septic–Minor | $270 |
| Plat Amendment Sewer–Minor | $180 |
| Plat Extension | $270 |
| Plat Final Review | $270 |
| Plat Preliminary on Public Water/Public Sewer | $360 |
| Plat Preliminary Review (with septic system), 3.5 hours minimum (non-refundable deposit required)2 | $630 |
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Plus, each lot/pad |
$135 |
| Plat Resubmittal | $270 |
| Pre-Development Meeting, 1 hour minimum (non-refundable deposit required)2 | $180 |
Operations and Maintenance Reports4 |
2020-2021 |
| Septic Tank Pumping or Operational Evaluation Entered into “Online RME” Database4 | $45 |
| Late Reporting Fee in “Online RME”, per activity | Double Original Fee |
Certified Professionals |
2020-2021 |
| Civil Penalty for Failure to Comply with Certification Requirements (includes cost of investigation)5 | $360/$660 |
| Designer Professional Engineer Mailing Listing | $60 |
| Homeowner Examination | $240 |
| Installer Certification6 | $270 |
| Installation Firm Certification6 | $450 |
| Management Entity Certification | $540 |
| O&M Firm Certification6 | $180 |
| O&M Specialist & Technician Certification6 | $270 |
| Pumping Firm Certification6 | $675 |
| Non-Septage Hauler Certification6 | $180 |
| Each septage truck or above ground tank(s) inspected by Health Department staff7 | $90 |
| Each non-septage truck inspected by Health Department staff7 | $100 |
| Off-Site Truck Inspection, 2 hours minimum (non-refundable deposit required to be paid prior to certification approval)2 | $360 |
| Late Certification Renewal (Firm/Installer/Technician/Specialist) | $135 |
| Each additional application packet will be charged a late fee (Installer/Technician/Specialist) | $36 |
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Individual Well: Siting & Permitting |
2020-2021 |
| Well Site Inspection and Construction8 | $765/$460 |
| Well Inspection (existing individual or remodel)8 | $405/$180 |
| Well Decommissioning | $405 |
| Well Construction Only | $405 |
| Well Water Treatment Plan Review | $360 |
| Renewal of expired well site application | $180 |
| Waiver/Variance, with Well Decommissioning Application, per hour | $180 |
1Applies to new, remodel and repair applications.
2Additional hours charged at $180 hourly rate.
3Fee reduction on second application when submitted with primary application and site inspection is concurrent.
4Cost of reporting fees are the homeowner’s responsibility and are collected on behalf of the Health Department by the septic service provider.
5Fee selection is dependent on the severity of the violation(s) as determined by the Health Department Official.
6Initial certification fees are 50% of original if application is submitted between Sept. 16 and March 14.
7Fees noted for inspection activities can apply to Health Department authorized entities.
8Fee reduction when application is accompanied by a corresponding On-Site Sewage Application for the same property and the site inspection will be conducted concurrently.
Environmental Health Division—Water Resources
Group A |
2020-2021 |
| Sanitary Survey, 6 hours minimum (non-refundable deposit required)1 | $1,095 |
| Sanitary Survey Reduced Fee2 | $630 |
| Small Water System Management Program Guide | $630 |
| Well Construction Only |
$495 |
| Well Inspection (existing well) | $495 |
| Well Site Inspection and Construction | $810 |
Group B (from 2-14 connections) |
2020-2021 |
| Group B System Permit | $130 |
| New Water System, 10 hours minimum (non-refundable deposit required)1 | $1,890 |
| Existing/Non-expanding Water System, 6 hours minimum (non-refundable deposit required)1 | $1,080 |
| Expanding/Improvement Water System, 7 hours minimum (non-refundable deposit required)1 | $1,260 |
| Sanitary Survey, 4.5 hours minimum (non-refundable deposit required)1 | $810 |
| Operator Certification (initial) | $60 |
| Operator Certification (three-year renewal) | $35 |
| Plan Modification/System Update (office) | $225 |
| Plan Modification/System Update (field) | $585 |
| System Record Change | $225 |
| Water System Inactivation, 2 hours minimum (non-refundable deposit required)1 | $360 |
| Water Quality Treatment Method Review | $540 |
| Well Construction Only | $495 |
| Well Inspection (existing well) | $495 |
| Well Site Inspection and Construction | $810 |
Other Water Resource Fees |
2020-2021 |
| Engineering Review, 3 hours minimum (non-refundable deposit required)1 | $540 |
| Environmental Impact Statement Review, 3.5 hours minimum (non-refundable deposit required)1 | $630 |
| Environmental Site Assessment | $405 |
| Hydrogeologic Assessment, 4 hours minimum (non-refundable deposit required)1 | $720 |
| Individual Well Review Real Estate | $540 |
| Renewal of Expired Design Report, 3 hours minimum (non-refundable deposit required)1 | $540 |
| Renewal of expired well site application | $315 |
| Re-submittal | $180 |
| Return Inspection | $360 |
| SEPA Checklist Review | $248 |
| System Compliance Letter | $94 |
| Water Adequacy Office Review | $90 |
| Water Adequacy Field Review (plus lab fees) | $540 |
| Water Adequacy Office Review–Facility Licensing and Renewal | $90 |
| Water Adequacy Field Review–Facility Licensing and Renewal | $540 |
| Water Sample Pickup (plus lab fees) | $116 |
| Bacteriological Lab Analysis of Water Sample | At Cost |
| Nitrate Lab Analysis of Water Sample | At Cost |
| Real Estate Resample (plus lab fees) | $55 |
| Well Decommissioning | $585 |
| Work Started Without Approval/Permit | Double Original Fee |
1Additional hours charged at $180 hourly rate.
2Reduced amount is conditional as defined by the Health Department.
Note: For individual well fees see Individual Well: Siting & Permitting section under On-Site Sewage.
Environmental Health Division—Solid Waste
Solid Waste1 |
2020-2021 |
| Initial Solid Waste Permit Application, 12 hours minimum (non-refundable deposit required) | $2,160 |
| Facility Review, per hour (plus outside costs) | $180 |
| Post Closure Review, 5 hours minimum (non-refundable deposit required) | $900 |
| Variance Request - Solid Waste Regulation, 3.5 hours minimum (non-refundable deposit required) | $540 |
Permit Exempt Facilities1 |
2020-2021 |
| Initial Facility Compliance Review/Inspection, 3 hours minimum (non-refundable deposit required), plus outside costs | $540 |
| Permit Exempt Facilities – Annual Inspection Fee, 2 hours minimum (non-refundable deposit required) | $360 |
Composting Facilities1 |
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| Less than 10,000 Cubic Yards Annually, 10 hours minimum (non-refundable deposit required) | $1,800 |
| More than 10,000 Cubic Yards Annually, 20 hours minimum (non-refundable deposit required) | $3,600 |
Garbage Collectors |
2020-2021 |
| Garbage Collector Certificate | $230 |
| Each truck | $82 |
Landfills – Variable Depending on the Site1 |
2020-2021 |
| Inert Landfill, 10 hours minimum (non-refundable deposit required) | $1,800 |
| Limited Purpose Landfills, 27 hours minimum (non-refundable deposit required) | $4,860 |
Moderate Risk Waste Facility or Collection Program |
2020-2021 |
| Moderate Risk Waste Facility (MRWF), per hour | $180 |
Piles Used for Storage or Treatment/Other1 |
2020-2021 |
| Less than 10,000 Cubic Yards Annually, 10 hours minimum (non-refundable deposit required) | $1,800 |
| More than 10,000 Cubic Yards Annually, 20 hours minimum (non-refundable deposit required) | $3,600 |
Piles – Variable Depending on the Site1 |
2020-2021 |
| Waste Tire Storage, 7 hours minimum (non-refundable deposit required) | $1,260 |
| Street Waste Handling Facility, 7 hours minimum (non-refundable deposit required) | $1,260 |
| Petroleum Contaminated Soil Treatment Facility, 20 hours minimum (non-refundable deposit required) | $3,600 |
Recycling and Material Recovery Facilities1 |
2020-2021 |
| Less than 10,000 Cubic Yards Annually, 10 hours minimum (non-refundable deposit required)1 | $1,800 |
| More than 10,000 Cubic Yards Annually, 20 hours minimum (non-refundable deposit required) | $3,600 |
Solid Waste/Sludge Utilization; Land Application Site Inspection, Monitoring and Permit Renewal1 |
2020-2021 |
| Less than 20 Acres, per site, 7 hours minimum (non-refundable deposit required) | $1,260 |
| More than or Equal to 20 Acres, per site, 11 hours minimum (non-refundable deposit required) | $1,980 |
Surface Impoundments1 |
2020-2021 |
| Surface Impoundments, 14 hours minimum (non-refundable deposit required) | $2,520 |
Transfer Station and Drop Box Facilities1 |
2020-2021 |
| Less than 10,000 Cubic Yards Annually, 10 hours minimum (non-refundable deposit required) | $1,800 |
| More than 10,000 Cubic Yards Annually, 20 hours minimum (non-refundable deposit required) | $3,600 |
Waste Disposal Authorization (WDA) |
2020-2021 |
| Initial Review and Permit, per hour | $180 |
| Renewal/Modification | $90 |
Other Solid Waste Fees |
2020-2021 |
| Activities started without Approval/Permit | Double Original Fee |
| Closed Landfill Report | $35 |
| Consultation, per hour | $180 |
1Additional hours charged at $180 hourly rate.
Environmental Health Division—Hazardous Waste
Underground Storage Tanks |
2020-2021 |
| Site Cleanup/Underground Storage Tank (UST) Removal Application, 8 hours minimum (non-refundable deposit required)1, 2 | $1,440 |
| Work Started Without Approval/Permit | Double Original Fee |
South Tacoma Groundwater Protection District (STGPD) Permit |
2020-2021 |
| Class I – Less than 1000 Gallons (6300 lbs.) of Hazardous Substances On Site or Infiltration System Only2, 3 | $260 |
| Class II – Greater than 1000 Gallons (6300 lbs.) of Hazardous Substances On Site or an Infiltration System and Hazardous Substances (any quantity)2, 3 | $405 |
| Change of ownership (no change in operations) | $180 |
| Cost Recovery, per hour | $180 |
| New Above Ground Storage Tank, each | $440 |
| New Underground Storage Tank, each | $790 |
| New Facility Review, per site, 3 hours minimum (non-refundable deposit required)2 | $540 |
| Re-inspection | $180 |
Clandestine Drug Lab (CDL) |
2020-2021 |
| CDL Rescission of Non-compliance Recording | $555 |
| CDL Site Evaluation, Remediation, Technical Support, Site Management Fee, 10 hours minimum (non-refundable deposit required)2 | $1,800 |
| Work Started Without Approval/Permit | Double Original Fee |
1Valid for one year from issuance date. Valid permits are required for all work at UST sites.
2Additional hours charged at $180 hourly rate.
3EnviroStars certified businesses receive a 50% discount on annual permit.
Environmental Health Division—Infectious Waste
Infectious Waste Permit per Generator |
2020-2021 |
| Class I-A–Generates less than 50 lbs. per month | $180 |
| Class I-B–Generates 50 to 110 lbs. per month | $270 |
| Class I-C–Generates more than 110 lbs. per month | $360 |
| Class II–Infectious Waste Transporter | $450 |
| Each additional truck over one truck | $70 |
| Class III–Each; Storage and Treatment Facility | $720 |
| Alternate Technology Review, per hour | $180 |
| Infectious Waste Activities Started Without Approval/Permit | Double Original Fee |
| Infectious Waste Consultation, per hour | $180 |
| Re-inspection | $180 |
Environmental Health Division—Secure Medicine Return
Secure Medicine Return |
2020-2021 |
| Initial Plan Review Fee, 50 hours minimum (non-refundable deposit required)1, 2 | $9,000 |
| Annual Operating Fee, 120 hours minimum (non-refundable deposit required)2 | $21,600 |
| Revision of an Approved Plan, 3 hours minimum (non-refundable deposit required)2 | $540 |
| Agency Activities to Enforce Against Noncompliance, per hour | $180 |
| Review of Petition for Alternative Disposal Method, 3 hours minimum (non-refundable deposit required2 | $540 |
1One-time plan review charged to Product Stewardship Organizations.
2Additional hours charged at $180 hourly rate.
Environmental Health Division—Tobacco Compliance/Other
Tobacco Compliance |
2020-2021 |
| Re-inspection Fee | $360 |
| “25 Foot Rule” variance request, 3 hours minimum (non-refundable deposit required)1 | $540 |
| Tobacco Code Consultation, per hour | $180 |
1Additional hours charged at $180 hourly rate.
Environmental Health Division—Miscellaneous
Miscellaneous Fees |
2020-2021 |
| Additional Inspection Fee (second and subsequent inspections) for Recording of Compliance | $180 |
| Consultation/Pre-hearing Conference, per hour (plus outside costs) | $180 |
| Copy Fee, per copy | $0.15 |
| Expedited Review (subject to staff availability) | Double Original Fee |
| Insufficient Funds Check Fee | $35 |
| Recording of Compliance | $555 |
| Refund Processing | $40 |
| Waiver/Variance Review–not otherwise specified, 3 hours minimum (non-refundable deposit required)1 | $540 |
Late Fee |
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1–30 Days |
Invoice plus 25% |
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31 Days & Over |
Invoice plus 50% |
1Additional hours charged at $180 hourly rate.
Sampling, laboratory, and other outside professional and agency service charges not included in fees or hourly rates unless specified.
NOTE: The Health Officer is authorized to establish fees for any service provided by Environmental Health Programs, which do not precisely conform to defined categories. Such fees will be determined based upon $180/hour cost for services. An additional charge will be assessed for services rendered on weekends or after hours on weekdays. Outside costs incurred by the Health Department may include, but are not limited to, laboratory/analytical work and environmental or engineering consultant services. Outside costs charged to project proponents will include the invoiced amount and applicable indirect costs.