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

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.

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Electrical Permits for Your Home

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:

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

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):

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

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 2020 National Electrical Code

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