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Building Permits in Pierce County, Washington

PermitStack indexes 677,539 building permits issued in Pierce County, Washington, with 14,755 issued in the last 12 months alone. Search by address, contractor, category, and date via our free REST API.

677,539
Total permits
14,755
Last 12 months
285
Last 30 days
vs same period prior year
May 14, 2026
Latest permit

Permits by category (last 12 months)

Most common permit types issued in the last year.

Plumbing
2,444
HVAC
2,039
Mechanical
630
Renovation
465
Fire alarm
288
Interior remodel
227
New construction
215
Addition
168
Roofing
139
Solar
129

Most recent permits

The 10 most recent permits issued in Pierce County, Washington. Full dataset available via REST API.

IssuedPermit #AddressCategoryDescription
2026-05-13107044610863 128TH STCT EPlumbingInstall a Building Sewer from the existing side sewer stub to the new townhouse
2026-05-13107074515427 148TH AVCT EHVACgas furnace replacement/ air conditioner to heat pump replacement
2026-05-13107051613822 BROOKDALE LN EOtherSite Development work for residential development for Building Permit #1070490
2026-05-13107067615911 124TH AV EHVACREPLACING AN 80 TO 80 GAS FURNACE AND HEAT PUMP REPLACEMENT
2026-05-13107016213612 69TH AVCT ERoofingRe-roof entire roof and install new OSB
2026-05-1310701618816 176TH STCT ERoofingRe-roof entire roof and install new OSB
2026-05-13107074118004 120TH STCT EHVACreplacing a 90 to 90 gas furnace like for like
2026-05-13107071015214 105TH AVCT EHVACreplacing an 80 to 80 gas furnace and replacement of existing heat pump
2026-05-13106990118204 37TH AVENUE CT EOtherConstruct 2-story 3-bedroom Single Family Residence
2026-05-131070427513 184TH STREET CT EPlumbingInstall a Building Sewer from the existing side sewer stub to the new single-famil...

Access Pierce County permit data via API

Query Pierce County, Washington permits with a single HTTP request. Returns JSON with address, category, status, dates, and full description.

# Search all Pierce County permits issued this month
curl -H "X-API-Key: YOUR_KEY" \
  "https://api.permit-stack.com/v1/permits/search?city=Pierce%20County&state=WA&issued_after=2026-04-01"

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FAQ

Where does PermitStack get Pierce County permit data?

We ingest data directly from the official Pierce County open data portal (Tyler Data & Insights (Socrata)) daily. This is the same source used by the city's own public dashboards, normalized into a consistent JSON schema across our U.S. jurisdictions.

How current is the Pierce County data?

Our automated ingestion runs daily at 03:00 UTC. The latest permit in our database for Pierce County, Washington was issued on May 14, 2026. Permit backlogs on the city side may mean some permits take a few days to appear.

Can I access Pierce County permits without an API key?

Yes — our free tier includes 100 requests per day, enough to search and filter Pierce County permits interactively. Sign up for a free API key to get started.

Can I export Pierce County permit data?

Yes. Paid plans support CSV export and periodic webhooks for changed permits.

How long does a Pierce County building permit take to issue?

The median time from permit filing to issuance in Pierce County, Washington is 4 days, based on permits issued in the last 12 months. Smaller permit types (residential alteration, electrical) typically issue faster; new construction and large additions usually take longer.

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