Home In Tacoma Phase 2, adopted 2024, allows missing-middle housing citywide and concentrates higher density along future Sound Transit TLink corridors and existing Pierce Transit BRT routes.
Home In Tacoma is the city's response to Washington House Bill 1110 and the housing affordability crisis. Phase 1 in 2023 reclassified all residential land to allow duplexes through quadplexes. Phase 2 in 2024 layered Mid-Scale and High-Scale residential overlays along transit corridors, including the future Sound Transit TLink Light Rail extension to Tacoma planned for the early 2030s and Pierce Transit Stream BRT routes. In these areas, projects can reach 5 to 6 stories with reduced parking minimums. The reform aligns with WA RCW 36.70A.635 transit-oriented density requirements.
Building above the allowed scale or without required affordability tiers triggers permit denial and code enforcement action.
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Tacoma allows residential lawn ornaments and yard art without permits provided they do not exceed the 15-foot accessory-structure height limit in TMC 13.06 a...
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Tacoma does not regulate residential inflatable holiday decorations by size or type. The Noise Code (TMC 8.122) applies to continuously running blower motors...
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Tacoma has no ordinance restricting when residents may put up or take down holiday lights. The general Noise Ordinance at TMC 8.122 applies to any amplified ...
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Built-in outdoor kitchens in Tacoma require building permits from Planning and Development Services (PDS) when they include new electrical, plumbing, gas pip...
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Backyard wood and pellet smokers in Tacoma single-family yards are permitted but subject to Puget Sound Clean Air Agency (PSCAA) Regulation I, Section 9.11, ...
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Tacoma adopts the International Fire Code through TMC Title 3 (Fire Prevention) as Tacoma Fire Code. IFC Section 308.1.4 prohibits open-flame cooking devices...
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