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Posted on: June 15, 2022

Pierce County offices closed Monday, June 20

Pierce County offices will be closed on Monday, June 20 in observance of Juneteenth.

The Development Center lobby will be closed, and building inspections and plan reviews will not take place.

Visit our website to apply for a permit and more.

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Other News in Planning & Public Works

Pierce County seeking public comments on updated Nisqually Watershed flood maps

Posted on: June 28, 2022

Expect reduced in-person service at Annex on June 27

Posted on: June 27, 2022

Daytime closures of part of Swan Creek Park planned for mid-June

Posted on: June 8, 2022

Pierce County announces $10 million in ARPA sewer and water utility infrastructure grants

Posted on: May 31, 2022

Section of Point Fosdick Drive Northwest to be resurfaced

Posted on: May 25, 2022

144th Street East Sewer Extension project to start May 31

Posted on: May 18, 2022

Updated Website for Pierce County Code

Posted on: May 11, 2022

No building inspections on May 24

Posted on: May 9, 2022

Pierce County seeking public comments on updated Nisqually Watershed flood maps

Posted on: May 5, 2022

Updates to Pierce County Road Standards Coming May 1

Posted on: April 29, 2022

Project along section of 136th Street East to begin May 2

Posted on: April 26, 2022

Proposed Updates to Pierce County’s Residential Use Code

Posted on: April 8, 2022

2023 Comprehensive Plan Amendment Applications Open July 1

Posted on: March 8, 2022

Proposed Updates the the Shoreline Master Program

Posted on: March 8, 2022

Community invited to weigh in on Key Peninsula intersection project

Posted on: March 7, 2022

Community invited to apply for 2022 Watershed Small Grants

Posted on: February 7, 2022

Improvements coming to 92nd Avenue East and 224th Street East intersection

Posted on: January 25, 2022

Please Continue to Use Online Services

Posted on: January 21, 2022

Third Reminder: Fee Changes Coming February 1, 2022

Posted on: January 14, 2022

Emergency permit extensions available until 2023

Posted on: January 12, 2022

Development Center Customers Encouraged to Use Online Services

Posted on: January 7, 2022

Second Notice: Annual Fee Changes Coming February 1, 2022

Posted on: January 3, 2022

New electric vehicle charging requirements for single family homes

Posted on: December 27, 2021

Annual Fee Changes Coming in 2022

Posted on: December 17, 2021

Emergency Permit Extension Ordinance Expires on December 31, 2021

Posted on: December 2, 2021

New septic-to-sewer conversion process

Posted on: November 10, 2021

Two New Emergency Rules to Address Supply Chain Issues

Posted on: November 5, 2021

SEPA Review Now Required for Some Projects

Posted on: October 27, 2021

Public Comment Open on Proposed Amendments to the Shoreline Master Program (SMP)

Posted on: October 15, 2021

New application requirement coming Oct. 1

Posted on: September 28, 2021

Apply for a historic preservation grant

Posted on: September 3, 2021

Zoning changes take effect Oct. 1 in four community plan areas

Posted on: September 3, 2021

Tips to Minimize Permit Application Review Delays

Posted on: August 18, 2021

Pierce County seeks public input on early environmental findings for River Crossing Bridge project

Posted on: August 17, 2021

Pierce County launches new sewer customer portal

Posted on: August 17, 2021

Plan Ahead: Current application review procedure and supply chain issues

Posted on: August 11, 2021

Pierce County Auditor introduces online scheduling for recording services

Posted on: August 3, 2021

Recording fees increase on July 25

Posted on: July 16, 2021

Development Center Lobby Reopening on July 1

Posted on: June 24, 2021

Construction starting on the Upper Nisqually for Channel Migration Protection

Posted on: June 8, 2021

Guardrail, retaining walls coming to section of 264th Street East

Posted on: May 10, 2021

Inspection Safety Reminder

Posted on: May 3, 2021

Development Center Operations Update

Posted on: March 23, 2021

Annual county roadside herbicide applications start March 22

Posted on: March 16, 2021

Introducing Fast Track Permitting for Covered Porches & 1 or 2 Car Garages

Posted on: March 18, 2021

Annual county roadside herbicide applications start March 22

Posted on: March 16, 2021

Changes to flood thresholds of White River and South Prairie Creek to aid in flood preparation

Posted on: February 23, 2021

Wheeled all-terrain vehicles allowed on additional Pierce County roads starting Jan. 1

Posted on: December 30, 2020

Pierce County sewer rates to increase Jan. 1, 2021

Posted on: December 21, 2020

Annual Fee Changes Coming February 1, 2021

Posted on: December 9, 2020

Reconstructed traffic signal system coming to Canyon Road East and 84th Street East

Posted on: December 8, 2020

Apply for a historic preservation grant

Posted on: November 24, 2020

Traffic signal system coming to Steele Street South and 102nd Street South intersection Nov. 19

Posted on: November 18, 2020

Traffic signal system coming to Steele Street South and 102nd Street South intersection

Posted on: October 2, 2020

Change of season brings lower fares for Pierce County Ferry riders

Posted on: September 23, 2020

Project to reduce river flooding risks along Orville Road East starts Aug. 31

Posted on: August 24, 2020

Section of Sumner Link Trail to close during levee preservation project

Posted on: August 24, 2020

Pierce County Flood Control Zone District announces new grant to reduce flood risk

Posted on: July 29, 2020

Orting-Kapowsin Highway East will be closed south of 252nd Street East July 31 to mid-August

Posted on: July 20, 2020

North Herron Road Northwest bridge project started July 20

Posted on: July 20, 2020

Pierce County seeks public input on project to replace Milroy Bridge

Posted on: July 7, 2020

Online open house on draft regulations for Enhanced Services Facilities and group homes

Posted on: July 1, 2020

New sewer pump station to be built at intersection of 28th Avenue East and 182nd Street East

Posted on: June 26, 2020

Inspections and Phase 2 Construction Requirements

Posted on: June 9, 2020

Community Plan Updates - Environmental review completed

Posted on: May 27, 2020

Policy and Guideline updates for the Pierce County Shoreline Master Program

Posted on: May 21, 2020

Reminder: Draft Stormwater Manual Comments due by June 1

Posted on: May 21, 2020

Drop off appeals and other documents at the Pierce County Annex

Posted on: May 7, 2020

Scheduling Cut-off Time Extended for Building Inspections

Posted on: May 1, 2020

Ordinances adopted related to development and permitting

Posted on: April 23, 2020

Updated guidance for commercial and residential construction inspections

Posted on: April 3, 2020

PPW Document recording and drop-off available by appointment

Posted on: March 26, 2020

Development Center lobby is closed, but permitting services continue

Posted on: March 25, 2020

Development Center contact information

Posted on: March 24, 2020

Building and Code Enforcement Inspections Update

Posted on: March 18, 2020

Skip the trip—use our online services instead

Posted on: March 10, 2020

Notice about delays in processing applications

Posted on: January 21, 2020

Important Site Development Permit Date Occurring in 2020

Posted on: January 14, 2020

Upcoming Fee Changes at the Development Center

Posted on: December 20, 2019

Update from PPW and Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department

Posted on: November 27, 2019

Critical Area Sign-Off Improvements

Posted on: November 19, 2019

October News - Community Plan Updates

Posted on: October 18, 2019

Code enforcement portal improvements

Posted on: September 26, 2019

Reminder about groundwater monitoring season

Posted on: September 24, 2019

Our permit process just got easier

Posted on: September 24, 2019

Public comment sought on draft plan to bring pedestrian facilities into ADA compliance

Posted on: August 1, 2019

Help improve the Pierce County Stormwater Manual

Posted on: August 1, 2019

Recording Fees Increase in July 2019

Posted on: July 10, 2019

Update on review times at the Development Center

Posted on: July 2, 2019

Traffic Impact Fees Changing Aug. 1

Posted on: July 1, 2019

Learn about proposed Spanaway Lake Management Plan at Nov. 9 open house

Posted on: November 3, 2016

Road project along Crystal Mountain Boulevard East resumes May 23

Posted on: May 20, 2016

Traffic revisions coming to 62nd Ave. E. and 48th St. E. SW of River Road May 18

Posted on: May 16, 2016

Pierce County ferry peak season fare rates go into effect May 1

Posted on: April 6, 2016

Pierce County Ferry service expected to resume in early evening

Posted on: February 29, 2016

Pierce County Ferry out of service until further notice

Posted on: February 29, 2016

Repair work on the Anderson Island ferry landing starts Dec. 14

Posted on: December 10, 2015

Pierce County ferry fares to increase in 2016

Posted on: December 7, 2015

Pierce County road crews prepare for winter weather

Posted on: October 7, 2015

Non-peak season Pierce County Ferry fare rates go into effect Oct. 1

Posted on: September 17, 2015

Pierce County Airport-Thun Field’s runway to be closed during pavement work

Posted on: September 11, 2015

Pioneer Way entrance to Swan Creek Park closed Sept. 9-18

Posted on: August 25, 2015

Labor Day weekend brings holiday schedule, extreme tide warning for Pierce County Ferry

Posted on: August 21, 2015

Pierce County wins state and national award for its Sewer and Traffic Operations Facility

Posted on: July 22, 2015

Foothills Trail between Orting and Crocker trailheads to close for levee maintenance

Posted on: July 20, 2015

$35.5M for flood risk reduction, habitat projects

Posted on: July 6, 2015

Community invited to June 24 open house on planned Point Fosdick Drive Northwest roundabout

Posted on: June 10, 2015

Learn about Tacoma Narrows Airport’s draft water system plan June 23

Posted on: June 9, 2015

Draft recommendations for Pierce County Ferry System to be presented June 11

Posted on: June 3, 2015

Puget Sound Starts Here Month challenges residents to protect local waters

Posted on: May 5, 2015

Puget SoundCorps to help restore habitat of wetland preserve

Posted on: May 1, 2015

Free classes teach residents how to compost food and yard waste at home

Posted on: April 24, 2015

Open houses on updated flood insurance rate maps planned

Posted on: April 15, 2015

Pierce County establishes in-lieu fee program to balance development and wetland protection

Posted on: April 14, 2015

Pierce County ferry peak season fare rates take effect May 1

Posted on: April 13, 2015

Pierce County moves code to the cloud, improves functionality and access for citizens

Posted on: April 9, 2015

Milroy Bridge over Puyallup River to close April 15 for inspection

Posted on: April 9, 2015

Section of 72nd Street East closed March 28-29 for vault installation

Posted on: March 23, 2015

Annual county roadside herbicide applications start March 30

Posted on: March 20, 2015

Lane restrictions for vault installation along 72nd Street East begin March 9

Posted on: March 5, 2015

Look below the surface at Puget Sounds Like Fun Day on March 14

Posted on: February 27, 2015

14 businesses and homeowner associations recognized for excellent stormwater management

Posted on: February 19, 2015

North Meadow Parking Lot

County to expand parking at Chambers Creek Regional Park's playground

Posted on: January 21, 2015

Edible Gardens workshop series teaches gardening from seed to table

Posted on: January 20, 2015

Interim traffic signal system to be installed at 94th Avenue East and 144th Street East

Posted on: January 16, 2015

Pierce County receives $2.16 million for road safety projects

Posted on: January 12, 2015

Study of Pierce County Ferry System underway

Posted on: January 9, 2015

Pierce County Ferry fares to increase Jan. 1, 2015

Posted on: December 22, 2014

Applicants sought for Surface Water Management Advisory Board

Posted on: December 5, 2014

New traffic signal configuration goes live Dec. 5 at Orting-Kapowsin Highway and 224th Street East

Posted on: December 5, 2014

Celebrate completion of 176th Street East corridor with Dec. 10 ribbon cutting

Posted on: November 26, 2014

Learn how to be “WinterWise” at Oct. 25 event at McLendon Hardware in Puyallup

Posted on: October 22, 2014

Reduce flooding by keeping storm drains clear of leaves

Posted on: October 15, 2014

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Celebrate the annual return of salmon in Puyallup on Oct. 11

Posted on: October 8, 2014

Lake Louise boat ramp and Melody Lane Southwest to close for construction

Posted on: October 3, 2014

Tacoma Narrows Airport

Recommendation to expand runway protection zone removed from airport master plan update

Posted on: September 11, 2014

Tacoma Narrows Airport

Recommendation to expand runway protection zone removed from airport master plan update

Posted on: September 11, 2014

Several Pierce County ferry runs canceled due to Steilacoom ferry landing work

Posted on: September 9, 2014

Spanaway Park boat ramp and Bresemann Boulevard to close for construction

Posted on: September 9, 2014

Theft of catch basin inlet grates on the rise in Pierce County

Posted on: September 4, 2014

Pierce County to test new pavement products along 192nd Street East in Frederickson

Posted on: August 13, 2014

Section of 9th Street East near Lake Tapps Park reopens after road work

Posted on: August 5, 2014

Puget SoundCorps to help restore urban forest near Spanaway Creek

Posted on: August 1, 2014

Motorists should fix leaks so they “Don’t Drip and Drive”

Posted on: July 9, 2014

Firefighters hold crane rescue exercise at Pierce County’s wastewater treatment plant

Posted on: July 8, 2014

Randall Drive Northwest boat ramp on Gig Harbor Bay closed July 7-13

Posted on: June 30, 2014

Wetland rehabilitation continues with junk removal along Canyon Road East

Posted on: June 2, 2021

Construction starting on the Upper Nisqually for Channel Migration Protection

Posted on: June 8, 2021