# Building permits at 500 E Alexander Ave, Tacoma, WA 17 permits on record here. The newest, Aug 25: Building fire alarm system replacement. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 11 more permits (4 projects) since May 1. ## At this address | Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---| | Aug 25, 2026 | Fire systems | Building fire alarm system replacement. Replace conventional panel with new conventional Fire0Lite MS-5UD-3 fire alarm control panel one for one swap. Replace existing conventional heat detectors one for one swap with new conventional heat detectors. Field verify circuit integrity. Existing devices | $1,135 | [FIREC26-0157](https://nearbypermits.com/tacoma/permit/FIREC26-0157/) | | Jun 22, 2026 | Fire systems | Installation of AES radio | $500 | [EFIRET26-0057](https://nearbypermits.com/tacoma/permit/EFIRET26-0057/) | | Jan 17, 2022 | Fire systems | Adding one FA Device, universal alarm communicator. SLE-LTEV-Z- Starlink connect LTE add on. Electrical Contractor:ADTCOCL801UQ UBI:602-805-295 | $298 | [EFIRET22-0010](https://nearbypermits.com/tacoma/permit/EFIRET22-0010/) | | Nov 25, 2020 | Roofing | Remove and replace 9,700sqft of standing seam metal roofing over an existing pre-engineered canopy structure at the North Gate truck scales. Work to include new fall protection and bird deterrent systems. | $200,000 | [BLDCA20-0371](https://nearbypermits.com/tacoma/permit/BLDCA20-0371/) | | May 10, 2019 | Mechanical (HVAC) | Replace a existing 500 gallon above ground Propane Tank to fill fork lift cylinders with a like Tank. Customer is changing Propane provider Like for like replacement of 500 gallon propane tank. Permit is for inspection of gas piping. Separate Fire permit required for tank. | $1,200 | [MECHC19-0111](https://nearbypermits.com/tacoma/permit/MECHC19-0111/) | | Jun 27, 2018 | New building | Package TOTE-01 presents an overview of all drawings, calculations, specifications, and other pertinent documents submitted to the City of Tacoma for obtaining the required building permit for the structural steel and foundations associated with the TOTE Marine Vessel Fueling System. The jetty struc | $574,675 | [BLDCN17-0103](https://nearbypermits.com/tacoma/permit/BLDCN17-0103/) | | Oct 19, 2017 | Sign | (1) Sf non-illuminated monument sign with new pole and footing | $5,100 | [SIGN17-0129](https://nearbypermits.com/tacoma/permit/SIGN17-0129/) | | Oct 19, 2017 | Sign | (1) Sf non-illuminated monument sign with new pole and footing | $6,300 | [SIGN17-0128](https://nearbypermits.com/tacoma/permit/SIGN17-0128/) | | Oct 19, 2017 | Sign | (1) Sf non-illuminated monument sign with new pole and footing | $6,300 | [SIGN17-0116](https://nearbypermits.com/tacoma/permit/SIGN17-0116/) | | Jul 25, 2017 | Fire systems | Install underground firewater system in the Tacoma LNG Facility for Puget Sound Energy. | $63,150 | [FIREC17-0156](https://nearbypermits.com/tacoma/permit/FIREC17-0156/) | | Jun 1, 2017 | Grading | Grade & fill approx 653 cu yds for TOTE Marine Vessel LNG Fueling System-Blair Waterway Project (assoc w BLDCN16-0072) | $15,000 | [SDEV17-0033](https://nearbypermits.com/tacoma/permit/SDEV17-0033/) | | Jun 1, 2017 | New building | The TOTE Marine Vessel LNG Fueling System-Blair Waterway Project is a sub-project of the larger Tacoma LNG Project. This specific Commercial BuildingDemolition Permit Application is for the marine infrastructure elements only (upland elements are being permitted through a separate City permit review | $6,000,000 | [BLDCN16-0072](https://nearbypermits.com/tacoma/permit/BLDCN16-0072/) | | Apr 25, 2017 | Alteration or repair | Install temporary sheet pile wall for the installation of the ground improvements. | $545,000 | [BLDCA17-0109](https://nearbypermits.com/tacoma/permit/BLDCA17-0109/) | | Apr 6, 2017 | Fire systems | Relocation of the private fire loop and sprinkler supply only for PSE LNG Project. | $50,000 | [FIREC17-0058](https://nearbypermits.com/tacoma/permit/FIREC17-0058/) | | Nov 2, 2016 | Grading | Relocate existing fire and domestic water lines and buried power to accommodate for subsequent phases of work. Work includes demolition of existing pavement, installation of sheet pile shoring, temporary sediment controls, utility relocation, grading, and interim gravel surface restoration. | $100,000 | [SDEV16-0040](https://nearbypermits.com/tacoma/permit/SDEV16-0040/) | | Jul 6, 2016 | Roofing | Roofing and soffit replacement; including gutters and downspouts. install fall protections anchors at roof. Replace exhaust fan at roof. | $60,000 | [BLDCA16-0275](https://nearbypermits.com/tacoma/permit/BLDCA16-0275/) | | Mar 16, 2016 | Fire systems | Modify existing fire alarm system for Building 4 at the Port of Tacoma | $14,000 | [FIREC16-0031](https://nearbypermits.com/tacoma/permit/FIREC16-0031/) | ## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026 11 permits in the circle. From our copy of the city's data (last 24 months). ### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 11 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Jul 13, 2026 | [401 E Alexander Ave # 592](https://nearbypermits.com/tacoma/address/401-e-alexander-ave-%23-592/) | 580 ft NW | Alteration or repair | Trident intends to replace 12 batter pilings on Pier 25, and all associated hardware. | $375,000 | [BLDCA26-0162](https://nearbypermits.com/tacoma/permit/BLDCA26-0162/) | | Jun 3, 2026 | [401 E Alexander Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/tacoma/address/401-e-alexander-ave/) | 580 ft NW | Fire systems | Install AES radio for fire monitoring | $500 | [EFIRET26-0051](https://nearbypermits.com/tacoma/permit/EFIRET26-0051/) | | Jun 3, 2026 | [401 E Alexander Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/tacoma/address/401-e-alexander-ave/) | 580 ft NW | Fire systems | Install AES radio for fire monitoring | $500 | [EFIRET26-0050](https://nearbypermits.com/tacoma/permit/EFIRET26-0050/) | | Jun 3, 2026 | [401 E Alexander Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/tacoma/address/401-e-alexander-ave/) | 580 ft NW | Fire systems | Install AES radio for fire monitoring | $500 | [EFIRET26-0049](https://nearbypermits.com/tacoma/permit/EFIRET26-0049/) | | Jun 1, 2026 | [401 E Alexander Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/tacoma/address/401-e-alexander-ave/) | 580 ft NW | Fire systems | Install AES radio for fire monitoring | $500 | [EFIRET26-0044](https://nearbypermits.com/tacoma/permit/EFIRET26-0044/) | | Jun 1, 2026 | [401 E Alexander Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/tacoma/address/401-e-alexander-ave/) | 580 ft NW | Fire systems | Install AES radio for fire monitoring | $500 | [EFIRET26-0043](https://nearbypermits.com/tacoma/permit/EFIRET26-0043/) | | Jun 1, 2026 | [401 E Alexander Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/tacoma/address/401-e-alexander-ave/) | 580 ft NW | Fire systems | Install AES radio for fire monitoring | $500 | [EFIRET26-0042](https://nearbypermits.com/tacoma/permit/EFIRET26-0042/) | | Jun 1, 2026 | [401 E Alexander Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/tacoma/address/401-e-alexander-ave/) | 580 ft NW | Fire systems | Install AES radio for fire monitoring | $500 | [EFIRET26-0041](https://nearbypermits.com/tacoma/permit/EFIRET26-0041/) | | Jun 1, 2026 | [401 E Alexander Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/tacoma/address/401-e-alexander-ave/) | 580 ft NW | Fire systems | Installation of AES radio for fire monitoring | $500 | [EFIRET26-0048](https://nearbypermits.com/tacoma/permit/EFIRET26-0048/) | | Jun 1, 2026 | [401 E Alexander Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/tacoma/address/401-e-alexander-ave/) | 580 ft NW | Fire systems | Installation of AES radio for fire monitoring | $500 | [EFIRET26-0047](https://nearbypermits.com/tacoma/permit/EFIRET26-0047/) | | Jun 1, 2026 | [401 E Alexander Ave # 424](https://nearbypermits.com/tacoma/address/401-e-alexander-ave-%23-424/) | 580 ft NW | Fire systems | Installation of AES radio for fire monitoring | $500 | [EFIRET26-0046](https://nearbypermits.com/tacoma/permit/EFIRET26-0046/) | ## Zoning requests nearby We don't list zoning cases for Tacoma yet. Look them up on the city's Hearing Examiner page: https://tacoma.gov/government/departments/hearing-examiners-office/ ## More on this street Other addresses on E Alexander Ave with permits, nearest house number first: - [401 E Alexander Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/tacoma/address/401-e-alexander-ave/): newest permit Jun 3, 2026 - [1001 E Alexander Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/tacoma/address/1001-e-alexander-ave/): newest permit Dec 2, 2025 - [1131 E Alexander Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/tacoma/address/1131-e-alexander-ave/): newest permit Jan 23, 2025 - [1220 E Alexander Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/tacoma/address/1220-e-alexander-ave/): newest permit May 1, 2025 - [1221 E Alexander Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/tacoma/address/1221-e-alexander-ave/): newest permit May 21, 2026 - [1229 E Alexander Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/tacoma/address/1229-e-alexander-ave/): newest permit Sep 15, 2026 - [1240 E Alexander Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/tacoma/address/1240-e-alexander-ave/): newest permit Aug 13, 2026 - [1701 E Alexander Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/tacoma/address/1701-e-alexander-ave/): newest permit Nov 26, 2025 - [3602 E Alexander Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/tacoma/address/3602-e-alexander-ave/): newest permit Jul 2, 2026 --- Source: Tacoma Planning and Development Services permit data (https://www.arcgis.com/home/item.html?id=a12d6fbf58e4434b8ff5070c09646f19). 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