# Building permits at 1220 Division Ave, Tacoma, WA

The biggest project within a quarter mile since May 1: a $4.2M alteration or repair at 315 Martin Luther King Jr Way, permitted Oct 6.

Six permits on record here. The newest, Mar 17: Install a DAS System. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 49 more permits since May 1. One is for a new building, 660 ft away.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 17, 2026 | Fire systems | Install a DAS System | $194,121 | [FIREC26-0013](https://nearbypermits.com/tacoma/permit/FIREC26-0013/) |
| Sep 23, 2025 | Other | Night work on division for tie in work from Sheridan to MLK | Not listed | [NVAR25-0019](https://nearbypermits.com/tacoma/permit/NVAR25-0019/) |
| Sep 6, 2024 | Demolition | Demolition of existing Development Services Building, existing utility connections and associated hardscapes. | $200,000 | [DEMOC23-0038](https://nearbypermits.com/tacoma/permit/DEMOC23-0038/) |
| Jan 11, 2024 | Other | ROW work on division for new hospital | Not listed | [NVAR24-0001](https://nearbypermits.com/tacoma/permit/NVAR24-0001/) |
| Feb 10, 2020 | Sign | Install two illuminated wall cabinet signs for Mary Bridge Speech and Hearing Center. | $3,000 | [SIGN19-0188](https://nearbypermits.com/tacoma/permit/SIGN19-0188/) |
| Jun 3, 2019 | Mechanical (HVAC) | Interior alteration on second floor including demolition and new installation of new grilles, registers, and ductwork. | $22,000 | [MECHC19-0026](https://nearbypermits.com/tacoma/permit/MECHC19-0026/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

49 permits in the circle. From our copy of the city's data (last 24 months).

### Next door (under 250 ft), 3 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 29, 2026 | [305 S L St](https://nearbypermits.com/tacoma/address/305-s-l-st/) | 35 ft N | Mechanical (HVAC) | Install (1) mini split for equipment room MB2130A. | $70,000 | [MECHC26-0135](https://nearbypermits.com/tacoma/permit/MECHC26-0135/) |
| Jul 23, 2026 | [311 S L St](https://nearbypermits.com/tacoma/address/311-s-l-st/) | 35 ft N | Sign | (4) SF Illuminated Fascia Signs and (2) SF Non Illuminated Fascia Signs. | $45,700 | [SIGN25-0136](https://nearbypermits.com/tacoma/permit/SIGN25-0136/) |
| Jun 16, 2026 | [305 S L St](https://nearbypermits.com/tacoma/address/305-s-l-st/) | 35 ft N | Mechanical (HVAC) | Installation of one new supply diffuser and return grille for ventilation of tunnel. Installation of two fire dampers and two smoke dampers, per plans. | $33,971 | [MECHC26-0090](https://nearbypermits.com/tacoma/permit/MECHC26-0090/) |

### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 36 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 12, 2026 | [209 Martin Luther King Jr Way](https://nearbypermits.com/tacoma/address/209-martin-luther-king-jr-way/) | 660 ft NE | Plumbing | Remodel of existing Hot water heater room and addition of new process hot water room for new water heaters including hot water piping from level 0B down to level 0D. Building permit reference BLDCA26-0271 | $116,244 | [PLMBC26-0209](https://nearbypermits.com/tacoma/permit/PLMBC26-0209/) |
| Oct 12, 2026 | [209 Martin Luther King Jr Way](https://nearbypermits.com/tacoma/address/209-martin-luther-king-jr-way/) | 660 ft NE | Alteration or repair | Remodel of existing Hot Water Heater room and Addition of new Process Hot Water Room for new water heaters. Work includes hot water piping from level 0B down to Level 0D. Scope included patch and repair walls, floors, and ceilings as needed to access chase spaces in Commercial Bldg. SEPARATE PERMITS | $1,000,000 | [BLDCA26-0271](https://nearbypermits.com/tacoma/permit/BLDCA26-0271/) |
| Oct 9, 2026 | [315 Martin Luther King Jr Way](https://nearbypermits.com/tacoma/address/315-martin-luther-king-jr-way/) | 500 ft E | Mechanical (HVAC) | New Air Cooled DX Condensing Unit on roof and other associated changes to support a new Fan Coil Unit in the electrical/IT room. | $105,000 | [MECHC26-0231](https://nearbypermits.com/tacoma/permit/MECHC26-0231/) |
| Oct 8, 2026 | [315 Martin Luther King Jr Way](https://nearbypermits.com/tacoma/address/315-martin-luther-king-jr-way/) | 500 ft E | Plumbing | 1. Installation of new Dialysis Wall boxes in patient care rooms to support use of dialysis machines with integral filtration. a. Dialysis boxes include integral RPBP, mixing valves, shut offs, drain, and trap primer. b. Domestic water, waste, and vent piping in support of these new boxes. 2. No cha | $900,000 | [PLMBC26-0203](https://nearbypermits.com/tacoma/permit/PLMBC26-0203/) |
| Oct 8, 2026 | [315 Martin Luther King Jr Way](https://nearbypermits.com/tacoma/address/315-martin-luther-king-jr-way/) | 500 ft E | Mechanical (HVAC) | Demo existing terminal units serving Interventional Radiology (IR) #1 and replace with new terminal units (quantity = 3) at MultiCare Health Systems - TGH | $39,092 | [MECHC26-0192](https://nearbypermits.com/tacoma/permit/MECHC26-0192/) |
| Oct 7, 2026 | [505 N M St](https://nearbypermits.com/tacoma/address/505-n-m-st/) | 890 ft W | Mechanical (HVAC) | removing old gas furnace then installing new gas furnace at SFD old and new btu 70,000 | $8,000 | [MECHR26-1227](https://nearbypermits.com/tacoma/permit/MECHR26-1227/) |
| Oct 7, 2026 | [315 Martin Luther King Jr Way](https://nearbypermits.com/tacoma/address/315-martin-luther-king-jr-way/) | 500 ft E | Mechanical (HVAC) | 1. New humidification measurement and production infrastructure to existing patient care rooms in support of new dialysis programming. a. Installation of new steam-to-steam steam generators and associated dispersion grids in the Mechanical Penthouse to add humidification to existing air handling uni | $485,000 | [MECHC26-0227](https://nearbypermits.com/tacoma/permit/MECHC26-0227/) |
| Oct 6, 2026 | [315 Martin Luther King Jr Way](https://nearbypermits.com/tacoma/address/315-martin-luther-king-jr-way/) | 500 ft E | Alteration or repair | Remodel of existing patient rooms, adding exam lights in (8); dialysis connection boxes in all rooms on 6th and 7th floors, and additional power outlets in the patient rooms. Two existing "play" rooms will be renovated to become consult rooms at Tacoma General Hospital. | $4,200,000 | [BLDCA26-0184](https://nearbypermits.com/tacoma/permit/BLDCA26-0184/) |
| Sep 28, 2026 | [315 Martin Luther King Jr Way](https://nearbypermits.com/tacoma/address/315-martin-luther-king-jr-way/) | 500 ft E | Alteration or repair | Installation of new Blood Irradiator equipment in the existing Laboratory (Room LW04093), on Level 4 of the Philip Pavilion. | $7,354 | [BLDCA26-0182](https://nearbypermits.com/tacoma/permit/BLDCA26-0182/) |
| Sep 24, 2026 | [315 Martin Luther King Jr Way](https://nearbypermits.com/tacoma/address/315-martin-luther-king-jr-way/) | 500 ft E | Alteration or repair | Renovation of room to become IT closet. Walls will be upgraded to 1-hour fire separation, new IT racks and low-voltage cabling, additional power outlets added to patient rooms throughout the floor. Separate permits required for plumbing, mechanical, and electrical scopes | $2,952,161 | [BLDCA26-0253](https://nearbypermits.com/tacoma/permit/BLDCA26-0253/) |
| Sep 18, 2026 | [422 N L St # 6](https://nearbypermits.com/tacoma/address/422-n-l-st-%23-6/) | 740 ft NW | Alteration or repair | Resurface of existing deck (+/- 156 sf), installation of new railing (+/- 27.5 lf), no proposed structural work, no proposed increase to deck sf at multi-family condo unit. | $7,500 | [BLDCA26-0273](https://nearbypermits.com/tacoma/permit/BLDCA26-0273/) |
| Sep 17, 2026 | [509 N M St](https://nearbypermits.com/tacoma/address/509-n-m-st/) | 950 ft W | Mechanical (HVAC) | gas furnace replacement at SFD | $8,640 | [MECHR26-1134](https://nearbypermits.com/tacoma/permit/MECHR26-1134/) |
| Sep 14, 2026 | [315 Martin Luther King Jr Way](https://nearbypermits.com/tacoma/address/315-martin-luther-king-jr-way/) | 500 ft E | Fire systems | Moving (2) sprinkler heads on an existing system. | $4,601 | [EFIRES26-0015](https://nearbypermits.com/tacoma/permit/EFIRES26-0015/) |
| Sep 11, 2026 | [209 Martin Luther King Jr Way](https://nearbypermits.com/tacoma/address/209-martin-luther-king-jr-way/) | 660 ft NE | Fire systems | Fire Alarm TI- 0D tenant improvement. Updated notification and addition of duct detection. | $4,000 | [FIREC26-0185](https://nearbypermits.com/tacoma/permit/FIREC26-0185/) |
| Sep 11, 2026 | [315 Martin Luther King Jr Way](https://nearbypermits.com/tacoma/address/315-martin-luther-king-jr-way/) | 500 ft E | Fire systems | Modify the existing sprinkler system to accommodate ceiling removal and replacement at commercial building | $46,186 | [FIREC26-0183](https://nearbypermits.com/tacoma/permit/FIREC26-0183/) |
| Sep 11, 2026 | [315 Martin Luther King Jr Way](https://nearbypermits.com/tacoma/address/315-martin-luther-king-jr-way/) | 500 ft E | Fire systems | Modify the existing sprinkler system to accommodate ceiiling removal and replacement. At commercial building | $46,186 | [FIREC26-0182](https://nearbypermits.com/tacoma/permit/FIREC26-0182/) |
| Sep 11, 2026 | [315 Martin Luther King Jr Way](https://nearbypermits.com/tacoma/address/315-martin-luther-king-jr-way/) | 500 ft E | Fire systems | Modify the existing pendant sprinklers to accommodate the new walls and ceilings at commercial building | $21,886 | [FIREC26-0181](https://nearbypermits.com/tacoma/permit/FIREC26-0181/) |
| Aug 11, 2026 | [314 Martin Luther King Jr Way](https://nearbypermits.com/tacoma/address/314-martin-luther-king-jr-way/) | 300 ft NE | Sign | Erect (1) SF - set of non-illuminated Fascia (wall) letters at 74.25 sq ft\|Erect (2) SF internally LED illuminated Fascia (wall), raceway-mounted letter sets at 103.75 sq ft each\|Erect (1) set of non-illuminated Fascia (wall) address numerals at 7 sq ft - Erect (1) non-illuminated Fascia cabinet sig | $19,500 | [SIGN26-0061](https://nearbypermits.com/tacoma/permit/SIGN26-0061/) |
| Aug 5, 2026 | [209 Martin Luther King Jr Way](https://nearbypermits.com/tacoma/address/209-martin-luther-king-jr-way/) | 660 ft NE | Fire systems | E003 ceiling refresh removes one notification device in the ceiling to be install in same place with new ceiling tile. | $800 | [EFIREA26-0026](https://nearbypermits.com/tacoma/permit/EFIREA26-0026/) |
| Jul 31, 2026 | [315 Martin Luther King Jr Way](https://nearbypermits.com/tacoma/address/315-martin-luther-king-jr-way/) | 500 ft E | Plumbing | Install New Backflow 0.75" atr MULTICARE HEALTH SYSTEM | $5,000 | [PLMBC26-0136](https://nearbypermits.com/tacoma/permit/PLMBC26-0136/) |
| Jul 30, 2026 | [209 Martin Luther King Jr Way](https://nearbypermits.com/tacoma/address/209-martin-luther-king-jr-way/) | 660 ft NE | Fire systems | Install Panel notification and sprinkler monitoring devices being added. [Kaiser permanente tacoma temporary trailer. | $2,000 | [FIREC26-0146](https://nearbypermits.com/tacoma/permit/FIREC26-0146/) |
| Jul 24, 2026 | [209 Martin Luther King Jr Way](https://nearbypermits.com/tacoma/address/209-martin-luther-king-jr-way/) | 660 ft NE | Plumbing | Installing electric hot water tanks, piping, and fixtures to serve SPD department. Associated building permit - BLDCA26-0071 | $689,824 | [PLMBC26-0146](https://nearbypermits.com/tacoma/permit/PLMBC26-0146/) |
| Jul 24, 2026 | [209 Martin Luther King Jr Way](https://nearbypermits.com/tacoma/address/209-martin-luther-king-jr-way/) | 660 ft NE | Plumbing | Plumbing for temporary sterile processing trailer outside building front entry | $125,000 | [PLMBC26-0129](https://nearbypermits.com/tacoma/permit/PLMBC26-0129/) |
| Jul 23, 2026 | [209 Martin Luther King Jr Way](https://nearbypermits.com/tacoma/address/209-martin-luther-king-jr-way/) | 660 ft NE | Mechanical (HVAC) | Install AHU/ACCU-7, duct work & piping to terminal units, and fans to serve SPD department on level 0D. Install exhaust fan and louver on floor 2 for temp scope wash, reverting duct work back once remodel is complete. Related to: BLDCA26-0071 | $763,856 | [MECHC26-0139](https://nearbypermits.com/tacoma/permit/MECHC26-0139/) |
| Jul 22, 2026 | [209 Martin Luther King Jr Way](https://nearbypermits.com/tacoma/address/209-martin-luther-king-jr-way/) | 660 ft NE | New building | Temporary trailer located outside the building front entry to support Sterile Processing needs while the Sterile Processing Department is under construction (this is directly connected to the BLDCA26-0071). | $289,646 | [BLDCN26-0026](https://nearbypermits.com/tacoma/permit/BLDCN26-0026/) |
| Jul 17, 2026 | [315 Martin Luther King Jr Way](https://nearbypermits.com/tacoma/address/315-martin-luther-king-jr-way/) | 500 ft E | Plumbing | Install Neutralization Tank for Dialysis Machine in Commercial Building. | $13,000 | [PLMBC26-0089](https://nearbypermits.com/tacoma/permit/PLMBC26-0089/) |
| Jul 17, 2026 | [209 Martin Luther King Jr Way](https://nearbypermits.com/tacoma/address/209-martin-luther-king-jr-way/) | 660 ft NE | Alteration or repair | Project scope includes: Remodel of existing Sterile Processing spaces. Adding a cart washer to the Decontamination side and reworking the layout and flow of processing. Adding an additional pre-processing sink and ultrasonic cleaner to the Decon side. Adding a scope wash space and modifications to l | $4,100,000 | [BLDCA26-0071](https://nearbypermits.com/tacoma/permit/BLDCA26-0071/) |
| Jun 24, 2026 | [209 Martin Luther King Jr Way](https://nearbypermits.com/tacoma/address/209-martin-luther-king-jr-way/) | 660 ft NE | Plumbing | Install floor sink in EQMEC 118 on level F | $12,724 | [PLMBC26-0119](https://nearbypermits.com/tacoma/permit/PLMBC26-0119/) |
| Jun 24, 2026 | [209 Martin Luther King Jr Way](https://nearbypermits.com/tacoma/address/209-martin-luther-king-jr-way/) | 660 ft NE | Fire systems | Modify existing sprinkler system for new tenant improvement at Commercial building. | $25,000 | [FIREC26-0107](https://nearbypermits.com/tacoma/permit/FIREC26-0107/) |
| Jun 22, 2026 | [315 Martin Luther King Jr Way](https://nearbypermits.com/tacoma/address/315-martin-luther-king-jr-way/) | 500 ft E | Mechanical (HVAC) | Mechanical alterations to Cath Lab 5 - Related to BLDCA26-0020 | $100,000 | [MECHC26-0106](https://nearbypermits.com/tacoma/permit/MECHC26-0106/) |
| Jun 18, 2026 | [315 Martin Luther King Jr Way](https://nearbypermits.com/tacoma/address/315-martin-luther-king-jr-way/) | 500 ft E | Plumbing | Replace existing two basin sinks with a single basin sink | $6,500 | [PLMBC26-0114](https://nearbypermits.com/tacoma/permit/PLMBC26-0114/) |
| Jun 15, 2026 | [315 Martin Luther King Jr Way](https://nearbypermits.com/tacoma/address/315-martin-luther-king-jr-way/) | 500 ft E | Fire systems | Modify the existing sprinkler system to accommodate the new walls and ceilings. | $8,580 | [FIREC26-0105](https://nearbypermits.com/tacoma/permit/FIREC26-0105/) |
| Jun 9, 2026 | [315 Martin Luther King Jr Way](https://nearbypermits.com/tacoma/address/315-martin-luther-king-jr-way/) | 500 ft E | Fire systems | Modify the existing sprinkler system to extend protection into the unprotected tunnel connecting the new mary bridge to the existing tgh basement. | $10,774 | [FIREC26-0095](https://nearbypermits.com/tacoma/permit/FIREC26-0095/) |
| Jun 8, 2026 | [209 Martin Luther King Jr Way](https://nearbypermits.com/tacoma/address/209-martin-luther-king-jr-way/) | 660 ft NE | Fire systems | Installation of supply pipe to built in fire suppression system inside of temporary trailer, for the hospital's use during construction. | $7,500 | [EFIRES26-0009](https://nearbypermits.com/tacoma/permit/EFIRES26-0009/) |
| Jun 3, 2026 | [209 Martin Luther King Jr Way](https://nearbypermits.com/tacoma/address/209-martin-luther-king-jr-way/) | 660 ft NE | Fire systems | Relocate one existing sprinkler for ceiling adjustments. | $1,750 | [EFIRES26-0008](https://nearbypermits.com/tacoma/permit/EFIRES26-0008/) |
| May 20, 2026 | [1210 S 5th St](https://nearbypermits.com/tacoma/address/1210-s-5th-st/) | 910 ft S | Mechanical (HVAC) | Install (4) exhaust louvers, (1) 9000 BTU split unit, (4) fans, (1) electric duct heater, (1) electric wall heater and misc. GRDs in the staff parking garage. | $89,805 | [MECHC26-0053](https://nearbypermits.com/tacoma/permit/MECHC26-0053/) |

### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 10 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 8, 2026 | [908 S 5th St # 1](https://nearbypermits.com/tacoma/address/908-s-5th-st-%23-1/) | 0.23 mi SE | Alteration or repair | Level 2 alteration – Removing and adding interior walls and doors. Installing new fixtures in the kitchen/bathrooms and the kitchens will be relocated. An open area in each of the six units is being enclosed with interior walls to form another bedroom and the fixed windows in those areas are being c | $90,000 | [BLDCA26-0194](https://nearbypermits.com/tacoma/permit/BLDCA26-0194/) |
| Oct 7, 2026 | [522 N L St](https://nearbypermits.com/tacoma/address/522-n-l-st/) | 0.21 mi NW | Demolition | Complete demolition and removal of an existing detached single-story residential garage (approx. 336 sq. ft.). | $450 | [DEMOR26-0071](https://nearbypermits.com/tacoma/permit/DEMOR26-0071/) |
| Sep 21, 2026 | [1112 6th Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/tacoma/address/1112-6th-ave/) | 0.22 mi S | Mechanical (HVAC) | Added a supply fan to the procedure room to create positive pressure and exhaust for to soiled holding room to create negative pressure in compliance with ashrae 170-2021 at tacoma medical center. | $17,400 | [MECHC26-0162](https://nearbypermits.com/tacoma/permit/MECHC26-0162/) |
| Sep 10, 2026 | [1112 6th Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/tacoma/address/1112-6th-ave/) | 0.22 mi S | Alteration or repair | Alteration from existing office space to medical office (plastics clinic) in Commercial Bldg. Suite #302 no mechanical or plumbing reviewed under bldca26-0192 | $153,000 | [BLDCA26-0192](https://nearbypermits.com/tacoma/permit/BLDCA26-0192/) |
| Aug 27, 2026 | [1314 6th Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/tacoma/address/1314-6th-ave/) | 0.22 mi S | Mechanical (HVAC) | Replacing Natural Gas Wall Furnace at triplex | $3,000 | [MECHR26-1034](https://nearbypermits.com/tacoma/permit/MECHR26-1034/) |
| Jun 30, 2026 | [512 N K St](https://nearbypermits.com/tacoma/address/512-n-k-st/) | 0.21 mi NW | Mechanical (HVAC) | Install 2 1/2 ton heat pump, replace air handler at SFD | $9,000 | [MECHR26-0781](https://nearbypermits.com/tacoma/permit/MECHR26-0781/) |
| May 27, 2026 | [611 Martin Luther King Jr Way # A](https://nearbypermits.com/tacoma/address/611-martin-luther-king-jr-way-%23-a/) | 0.24 mi SE | Other | Install approximately twelve (12) feet of white safety curbing and delineators from corner of white parking line to curb at 6th Ave Station. Work will occur Sundays 7PM through Mondays 4AM. | Not listed | [NVAR26-0020](https://nearbypermits.com/tacoma/permit/NVAR26-0020/) |
| May 27, 2026 | [607 N M St](https://nearbypermits.com/tacoma/address/607-n-m-st/) | 0.25 mi W | Mechanical (HVAC) | ductless heat pump replacement atSFD | $12,094 | [MECHR26-0614](https://nearbypermits.com/tacoma/permit/MECHR26-0614/) |
| May 22, 2026 | [604 S Sheridan Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/tacoma/address/604-s-sheridan-ave/) | 0.25 mi SW | Demolition | Demolish existing buildings and construct a 4-story, 14-unit apartments with 9 stalls of ground-level parking | $1,000,000 | [WO19-0221](https://nearbypermits.com/tacoma/permit/WO19-0221/) |
| May 11, 2026 | [304 S I St](https://nearbypermits.com/tacoma/address/304-s-i-st/) | 0.20 mi E | Fire systems | Modify the existing fire sprinkler system to accommodate the installation of new fire sprinkler NFPA 13 wet system. At multicare health system frc26-0171 approved 06/12/26 relocate an existign main and branch line to accommodate th enew opening in the ceiling for installation and maintenance of buil | $10,724 | [FIREC26-0065](https://nearbypermits.com/tacoma/permit/FIREC26-0065/) |

## Zoning requests nearby

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## More on this street

Other addresses on Division Ave with permits, nearest house number first:

- [1212 Division Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/tacoma/address/1212-division-ave/): newest permit Mar 21, 2025
- [1209 Division Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/tacoma/address/1209-division-ave/): newest permit Dec 12, 2024
- [1201 Division Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/tacoma/address/1201-division-ave/): newest permit Mar 26, 2025
- [817 Division Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/tacoma/address/817-division-ave/): newest permit Jun 4, 2025

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Map, all 6 permits at this address and 49 nearby: https://nearbypermits.com/tacoma/address/1220-division-ave/