Permits for Your Home or Business
If you are building, updating or remodeling a home or business, you are required to get permits for the work. The information below helps you get started.
- Water Service for Your Home or Business
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We are here to help with your water service needs. Whether you need a new water service, water main extension, or a fire hydrant rental permit, our simple forms guide you through the process and help you get your job done.
Get Started - Electrical Permits for Your Home
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Please note: Tacoma Power has adopted the 2023 National Electrical Code
Before electrical work begins and before an inspection can be done, you must do the following:
- Submit an Application for Electrical Permit.
- Pay all relevant fees. Refer to the City of Tacoma Electrical Code for details on all permits and related fees.
Our lobby office is open Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. by appointment. Click here to schedule an appointment. You can also call us at 253-502-8277 or email us at powerei@cityoftacoma.org.
- Electrical Permits for Your Business
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Please note: Tacoma Power has adopted the 2023 National Electrical Code
Before electrical work begins, and before an inspection can be done, you must do the following (pursuant to the provisions outlines in TMC 12.06A.230):
- Submit an Application for Electrical Permit.
- Pay all relevant fees. To calculate your permit fee, use our Commercial Permit Fee Calculator or choose the appropriate fee from those listed in TMC 12.06A.250 (B) (2 through 5) and (C).
- Educational, institutional and health care facilities require the drawings be stamped by a Professional Electrical Engineer. See TMC 12.06A.240 and WAC 296-46B-900 for additional requirements.
For more information, contact your inspector or call 253-502-8277.
For all other system upgrades to serve new or modified loads please contact New Services Engineering.
- Electrical Inspection Requests
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You can schedule, reschedule, cancel or obtain the result of your inspection online, through the Interactive Voice Messaging System (IVR), or by text via the SelecTXT system. Click here for instructions on how to schedule using each system.
Please note: Tacoma Power has adopted the 2023 National Electrical Code