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Where do I pay building, development, or land use permit fees?
Please visit the City of Tacoma Citizen Portal for more information.
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Where can I pay my Tacoma Municipal Court fees?
To make a payment, you can pay online here.
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Where can I pay my parking or traffic ticket?
Receive a parking or traffic ticket? You can pay online here.
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Where can I pay electrical permits and power new service application fees?
Please visit the City of Tacoma Citizen Portal for more information.
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Where can I find more information about B&O or Sales Tax?
Please visit the Payment Options web page for more information.
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How do I pay my Tacoma Public Utilities (TPU) bill?
Bills can be paid online through the TPU website.
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How do I pay for Tacoma Public Library material replacement costs?
You can pay online through the Tacoma Public Library website.
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How do I pay for a residential parking permit?
Please visit the Permit Portal for more information.
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How do I pay for a pet license fee?
Please visit the Animal Licensing web page for more information.
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How do I pay a business license fee and/or business taxes?
Please see the Payment Options web page to learn how to make a payment.
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How can I pay a Solid Waste bill, TAGRO invoices, or other miscellaneous payments?
To make a payment, you can pay online through Paymentus.
Tacoma Municipal Building
Tacoma, WA 98402
Customer Support Center
Monday – Friday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
(253) 591-5000
Relay Services
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The Greater Tacoma Convention Center offers 119,000 square feet of modern space that can be customized for events from gala banquets to consumer shows. The facility is conveniently located near I-5 and is connected by a grand promenade to the four-star, 304 luxury Marriott Tacoma Downtown. It is also within walking distance of three premium hotels and is only 20 miles from Sea-Tac International Airport.
Greater Tacoma Convention Center
1500 Commerce Street
Tacoma, WA 98402
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The Planning and Development Services Department has representatives located in the Permit Center. This collection of representatives includes experts for building code, land use and zoning, traffic, environmental services, private development, and right-of-way.
Lobby/Walk-in Hours: Limited in-person services are available by appointment only from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Monday through Thursday. Schedule Your Appointment.
747 Market Street, 3rd Floor
Tacoma, WA 98402Phone: (253) 591-5030
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The Tacoma Dome, built in 1983 and renovated in 2018, is a prominent feature of the Tacoma skyline and an iconic venue for concerts, sporting events, and the top touring entertainment worldwide. The Dome is a versatile venue for any public gathering with flexible seating configurations and great acoustics. It is routinely ranked amongst the highest-attended arenas in the nation.
Tacoma Dome
2727 East D Street
Tacoma, WA 98421
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Formed in 1880, the Tacoma Fire Department (TFD) has a long history and proud tradition of service to the greater Tacoma community. From volunteer bucket brigades and horse-drawn wagons to modern apparatus and service methods, TFD continues to evolve as a progressive and responsive public safety organization.
901 Fawcett Ave
Tacoma, WA 98402
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The Tacoma Police Department’s mission is to create a safe and secure environment in which to live, work, and visit by working together with the community, enforcing the law fairly and impartially, preserving the peace and order in our neighborhoods, and safeguarding our Constitutional guarantees.
3701 South Pine Street
Tacoma, WA 98409Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-Emergency: (253) 287-4455
Tacoma Police Main Information Line: (253) 591-5950 -
Tacoma Public Utilities is the largest department in the Tacoma City Government. It has been publicly owned since 1893 and operates entirely on revenue from service sales, not taxes. TPU is governed by the Public Utility Board, the members of which appoint the Director of Utilities.
www.mytpu.org
3628 South 35th Street
Tacoma, WA 98409
(253) 502-8600
Departments and Offices
Arts and Cultural Vitality
(253) 591-5564Center for Strategic Priorities
(253) 591-5100City Attorney's Office
(253) 591-5885City Clerk's Office
(253) 591-5505City Council's Office
(253) 591-5100City Manager's Office
(253) 591-5100Community and Economic Development
(253) 591-5364Environmental Policy and Sustainability Office
(253) 591-5885Environmental Services
(253) 591-5525Equity and Human Rights
(253) 591-5885Finance
(253) 591-5803Fire Department
(253) 591-5737Government Relations Office
(253) 591-5100Hearing Examiner's Office
(253) 591-5195Human Resources
(253) 591-5400Information Technology
(253) 382-2600Management and Budget Office
(253) 591-5000Mayor's Office
(253) 591-5100Media and Communications Office
(253) 591-5152Municipal Court
(253) 591-5357Neighborhood and Community Services
(253) 591-5193Office of Safety
(253) 307-7744Office of Strategy
(253) 591-5134Planning and Development Services
(253) 591-5030Police Department
Emergency: 9-1-1Non-Emergency: (253) 287-4455