“Septic Contractors” means any business installing, maintaining, or servicing septic tanks and septic installations and equipment, or to dump directly or indirectly, any sewage into any part of the storm water or sanitary sewer system or treatment plant of the City.
A Septic Contractors license is required for any business conducting this activity. The license application requires review by Planning and Development Services and Environmental Services (Source Control) prior to the activity being conducted for the protection of public welfare, health and safety of citizens.
Approval can be obtained by submitting an Application for Septic Contractor and fee to the Tax & License office. The application will be routed to the appropriate City departments for review.
Please allow 10-15 business days to receive notice of approval or denial of your license.
You can find more information in Tacoma Municipal Coder 6B.200 about Septic Contractors license requirements or PDS Tip Sheet.