Fees
Permit Fees
Please refer to sections TMC 12.06A.250 and TMC 12.06A.260 of the City of Tacoma Electrical Code for applicable permit and related fees.
For commercial projects, use the Commercial Permit Fee Calculator.
Service Connection Fees
Current standard fees for connecting electrical services to the Tacoma Power system, as well as the permit fees, must be paid before the permit application process can be completed.
No inspection will be performed until the permit application process is completed.
Please note: Effective September 1, 2021 a fee of $50 will be applied to the New Service Application.
Effective April 1, 2023, fees for connecting electrical services are as follows:
- Service Type: Overhead Residential/Commercial
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- Phasing: 1 Phase
- Voltage: 120/240V
- Amps: 200A
- Cost: $1,249.50
- Service Type: Overhead Commercial
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- Phasing: 3 Phase
- Voltage: 120/280V or 277/480V
- Amps: 200A
- Cost: $1,620.75
- Service Type: Underground Residential
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- Phasing: 1 Phase
- Voltage: 120/240V
- Amps: 200A
- Cost: $482
- Service Type: Underground from a Pole Residential
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- Phasing: 1 Phase
- Voltage: 120/240V
- Amps: 200A
- Cost: $3,561.50
- Service Type: Temporary Service
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- Amps: 200A
- Cost: $389
- Service Type: Service Reconnect/Wrap Fee
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- Amps: 200A
- Cost: $276.50
- Service Type: Meter Pull/Reset
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- Cost: $125
For all other system upgrades to serve new or modified loads, please contact New Services Engineering at 253-502-8277.