BLUS Connected is an easy-to-use permitting portal that makes it possible to apply for permits from City of Tacoma Building and Land Use Services (BLUS). This is connected government at its best. 

If you would prefer to visit our office, BLUS is located on the 3^rd floor of the Tacoma Municipal Building at 747 Market St, Tacoma, 98402. Our office hours are Monday through Friday, from 8:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. 

Building and Demolition Permit Application Forms & Checklists 

New Single Family & Duplex Combination Permit  Residential Energy Application for Remodels & Additions Residential Mechanical Permit  Residential Plumbing Permit Residential SFD Demolition Permit Application  Application for Commercial Plan Review  Commercial Mechanical Permit  Commercial Demolition Permit Application  Fire Protection System  Energy Code Plan Review  Energy Standards Unit Lighting Power Allowance  Sign Permit Wall Mounted  Sign Permit Free Standing  

Building Permit Tip Sheets 

B-895 Universal Design Techniques Washington State Non-Residential Energy Code Lighting  

Land Use Permit Application Forms 

Land Use Permit  Wetland/Stream Exemption Application  Wetland/Stream Inspection Application  Environmental Checklist  Joint Aquatic Resource Permits(JARPA)  

Land Use Permit Tip Sheets 

Land Use Permit Fees 2013 P-107 Accessory Dwelling Units  P-109 Building Height for Residential Structures and Height Variances  P-102 Building Over Property Lines  P-111 Conditional Use Permit (CUP)  P-801 Craft Distillery  P-112 Design Standards and Variances  P-630 Nonconforming parcels, Uses and Structures  P-050 Reasonable Accommodation  P-102 Buildings Over Property Lines  P-114 Signs  P-115 Site Rezones P-108 Small Lot Development Standards  P-110 State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA)  P-104 Variances for Setbacks Lot Size and Density  P-105 Wireless Facilities  

Site Development Application Forms 

Grading, Excavation & Erosion Control  Miscellaneous Trench Permit Prune or Remove Vegetation Permit  Tree Work Permit  Work Order Request Form  

Site Development Tip Sheets 

E-201 Side Sewer Inpections  

Special Events
Applications for Special Event Permits must be submitted to the City Clerk’s Office 60 days before the proposed event.  You may request an application from the City Clerk's Office or click the following link to print the form.  Special Event Permit Application

Tip Sheets