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Contractors and Builders
The U.P. Development Services Department would like you to consider us a resource rather than a roadblock. We also know that actions speak louder than words, and encourage you to surf our site and/or contact us for your University Place project.

Residential
The majority of construction activity within the city is related to single-family homes. A few large subdivisions are currently under construction, with a few more in the permit pipeline. When these are built out, construction will be limited to infill lots, small subdivisions, and additions/remodels.

Commercial
Although the commercial activity within the city is minor compared to some neighboring jurisdictions, work is continuous. Tenant Improvements, or T.I.'s, are common as businesses adjust, and several new buildings have risen in the past couple of years, including a 145,000 sq. ft. Fred Meyer. We believe good communication in the early stages of design is critical for a smooth permit process, and encourage the submission of preliminary plans to identify potential code conflicts. The Development Services Department offers weekly technical review committee meetings free of charge to answer your questions and highlight code issues.

Construction in University Place
Do you have a project in the City of University Place? Contact the Development Services Department to check your permit status and approximate timelines and view our "6 easy steps to a fast permit turnaround." Other agency contacts you may need for your project include:

  • Tacoma Public Utilities - Electrical Permits (253) 502-8436
  • Tacoma Public Utilities - Water Permits (253) 502-8247
  • Pierce County Utilities - Sewer Permits (253) 798-4050

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