Monthly report

Tacoma development report: May 2026

In May 2026, 180 new projects were filed in Tacoma, including 36 new homes, 104 apartment or townhome projects, 6 commercial, 24 land-use applications and 9 demolitions (350 housing units). That's up 165% from the month before and up 190% from a year earlier.

New filings180▲ 165%

Housing units filed350

Permits issued30

Completed0

What was filed

Apartments & townhomes104

New homes36

Land use24

Demolition9

Commercial6

Roads, transit & utilities1

Last 12 months

64 Jun 54 Jul 83 Aug 67 Sep 88 Oct 78 Nov 44 Dec 61 Jan 49 Feb 73 Mar 68 Apr 180 May

All new filingsNew homes, townhomes & apartments

Notable new projects

Projects outside Seattle are for members. Sign up free to see all 180 new projects in Tacoma this month, with addresses, values, unit counts and their progress. Sign up free

Most active builders (12 months)

Reports by ZIP code

98404 143 98405 129 98409 113 98407 108 98406 76 98422 53 98408 49 98421 48 98418 46 98402 40 98403 31 98444 29 98445 21 98465 7 98467 5 98466 4

Counts are by application date (issue date when no application date is published) for new homes, apartments and townhomes, commercial buildings, demolitions, land-use applications and public works. Renovations and trade permits are not counted. Recent months can rise as cities post late records.

Thinking about buying or selling nearby?

Valyn follows new construction and land-use filings every day. Ask her what a project means for your home's value or your search.

Ask Valyn ↗