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Tacoma has received a $70,000 grant from the Washington State Department of Commerce to fund an independent audit of the city's residential development regulations and permitting procedures.
The city expects to hire a consultant in early 2027, with the audit beginning soon afterward. The work will produce prioritized recommendations for changes to city codes and permitting processes, as well as a roadmap for putting them into effect.
City permit data show that the number of times applicants must resubmit materials—not the initial review—is a key factor in how long it takes to receive a residential building permit. The audit will examine rules and procedures that lead to resubmissions, along with other obstacles to timely reviews.
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Tacoma was one of eight jurisdictions selected from 60 applications statewide. Applicants sought a combined $3.7 million. In announcing the award, the Department of Commerce cited Tacoma's "strong readiness" and "clear plan" for improving its processes.
Mayor Anders Ibsen said the grant could help developers of all sizes build homes faster and at lower cost. Council members also pointed to the need to identify and remove barriers to housing construction.
"Through Home in Tacoma, we've done the important work of allowing more types of housing in more parts of our city," said District 1 Council Member John Hines. "Now, we need to make sure we can move more quickly from allowing housing to actually getting homes built."
At-Large Council Member Latasha Palmer said permit timelines can affect whether development projects are viable, while District 4 Council Member Sandesh Sadalge said the city needs to examine barriers within its control as it works to meet housing demand.
More information about Tacoma's permitting process is available at tacoma.gov/permits.
Tacoma has received a $70,000 grant from the Washington State Department of Commerce to fund an independent audit of the city's residential development regulations and permitting procedures.
The city expects to hire a consultant in early 2027, with the audit beginning soon afterward. The work will produce prioritized recommendations for changes to city codes and permitting processes, as well as a roadmap for putting them into effect.
City permit data show that the number of times applicants must resubmit materials—not the initial review—is a key factor in how long it takes to receive a residential building permit. The audit will examine rules and procedures that lead to resubmissions, along with other obstacles to timely reviews.
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Tacoma was one of eight jurisdictions selected from 60 applications statewide. Applicants sought a combined $3.7 million. In announcing the award, the Department of Commerce cited Tacoma's "strong readiness" and "clear plan" for improving its processes.
Mayor Anders Ibsen said the grant could help developers of all sizes build homes faster and at lower cost. Council members also pointed to the need to identify and remove barriers to housing construction.
"Through Home in Tacoma, we've done the important work of allowing more types of housing in more parts of our city," said District 1 Council Member John Hines. "Now, we need to make sure we can move more quickly from allowing housing to actually getting homes built."
At-Large Council Member Latasha Palmer said permit timelines can affect whether development projects are viable, while District 4 Council Member Sandesh Sadalge said the city needs to examine barriers within its control as it works to meet housing demand.
More information about Tacoma's permitting process is available at tacoma.gov/permits.
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