Public Records

The City's Ordinance 478 established procedures in accordance with Chapter 42.56 RCW that provide citizens access to public records. Requests for public records can be made by using the link below or through the City Clerk's Office at City Hall. Office hours are Monday - Friday, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
 
Police records, Fire records and other records held by agencies that the City contracts with are not maintained by the City of University Place. To obtain those records, please use the contact information provided below to contact the appropriate agency for assistance.
 
Request For Disclosure of Public Records Form 
 
Submit City of University Place Requests to:
University Place City Hall 
or
Public Records Officer - City Clerk
3715 Bridgeport Way West
University Place WA 98466
Phone 253.566.5656
Fax 253.566.5658
 
Electrical  & Water
Tacoma Public Utilities - 253.383.2471
 
Fire Hazardous Materials Incidents
Public Records Requests - 253.564.1623
West Pierce Fire & Rescue Station 31 
3631 Drexler Drive West
University Place, WA 98466
 
Fire Investigation
PCFirePrevent@co.pierce.wa.us - 253.798.7179
2401 S 35th St
Room #2
Tacoma, WA 98402
 
Garbage
University Place Refuse - 253.564.3212
Lakewood Refuse - 253.588.1705
 
Historical Permits - Any construction prior to the City's incorporation
Pierce County - 253.798.7210  
 
Police
Property Taxes
Pierce County Assessor - 253.798.6111
 
Septic Systems & As-builts
Tacoma/Pierce County Health Department - 253.798.6470
 
Sewer Permits & Connections
Pierce County Sewer Utilities - 253.798.4050
 
Zoning and Land Use Designations
Pierce County Open GeoSpatial Data Portal 
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