Membership 

Members are representative of a broad base of permit applicants or other development stakeholders who routinely apply for permits or engage directly with City staff on development proposals. By January 1, 2025, it is the intention of the Council that at least half of the membership reside in the City of Tacoma.   

Each member will be appointed for a 2-year term, for a maximum of three terms (six years total)  

People interested in joining the group should complete and submit an application. 

Tacoma Permit Advisory Group Application

All applications must be submitted via email at permitadvisorygroup@cityoftacoma.org. All applications will be reviewed by the TPAG chair, co-chairs, and City staff. They may conduct interviews of the most qualified candidates before making a candidate recommendation to the Tacoma City Manager.