# Building permits at 5016 A St, Tacoma, WA

10 permits on record here. The newest, Oct 3, 2025: Existing elevator cab and equipment will be replaced with updated equipment. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 2 more permits since May 1.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 3, 2025 | Elevator | Existing elevator cab and equipment will be replaced with updated equipment. The existing machine room will be enlarged to create extra space for new equipment. Mechanical and Electrical scope will require separate permits | $360,000 | [BLDCA25-0281](https://nearbypermits.com/tacoma/permit/BLDCA25-0281/) |
| Aug 7, 2025 | Fire systems | For the purpose of elevator modernization: Install relays for elevator recall and hat light | $1,400 | [FIREC25-0154](https://nearbypermits.com/tacoma/permit/FIREC25-0154/) |
| Jul 31, 2025 | Mechanical (HVAC) | For the purpose of elevator modernization: Install split unit in existing elevator machine room and nearby outdoor space. | $9,645 | [MECHC25-0182](https://nearbypermits.com/tacoma/permit/MECHC25-0182/) |
| Sep 10, 2024 | Demolition | Mobilize materials and equipment needed, set up safety as needed. Demo the existing roof down to the deck. Check plywood for any damaged plywood and replace any as needed. Install new edge metal as needed. Install full ice and water shield as needed. Install new 30-year architectural shingles. Demo  | $49,200 | [ESTRIP24-0020](https://nearbypermits.com/tacoma/permit/ESTRIP24-0020/) |
| Oct 31, 2022 | Elevator | Existing elevator cab and equipment will be replaced with updated equipment. The existing machine room will be enlarged to create extra space for new equipment. Mechanical and Electrical scope will require separate permits | $360,000 | [BLDCA22-0302](https://nearbypermits.com/tacoma/permit/BLDCA22-0302/) |
| Jul 3, 2019 | Alteration or repair | Replace existing single pane windows with new double pane windows | $100,000 | [BLDCA17-0357](https://nearbypermits.com/tacoma/permit/BLDCA17-0357/) |
| Jun 1, 2018 | Fire systems | UL-300 fire suppression system installed | $3,873 | [FIREC18-0138](https://nearbypermits.com/tacoma/permit/FIREC18-0138/) |
| Mar 15, 2017 | Fire systems | Install Wireless Communicator | $600 | [EFIRET17-0020](https://nearbypermits.com/tacoma/permit/EFIRET17-0020/) |
| Sep 16, 2016 | Other | ADA pedestrian improvements for Lighthouse Senior Center | $120,000 | [WO16-0009](https://nearbypermits.com/tacoma/permit/WO16-0009/) |
| May 31, 2016 | Grading | ADA pedestrian improvements for Lighthouse Senior Center | $120,000 | [SDEV16-0006](https://nearbypermits.com/tacoma/permit/SDEV16-0006/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

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

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

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 11, 2026 | [4827 S Bell St](https://nearbypermits.com/tacoma/address/4827-s-bell-st/) | 530 ft N | Plumbing | Replacing a broken hot water heater at SFD | $1,000 | [PLMBR26-0234](https://nearbypermits.com/tacoma/permit/PLMBR26-0234/) |

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

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 21, 2026 | [4815 E C St Ct Tacoma, Wa 98404](https://nearbypermits.com/tacoma/address/4815-e-c-st-ct-tacoma~-wa-98404/) | 0.23 mi NE | Alteration or repair | Adding a new composite deck (423 SF ) at SFD No Plumbing and No Mechanical included | $19,737 | [BLDRA26-0245](https://nearbypermits.com/tacoma/permit/BLDRA26-0245/) |

## 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 A St with permits, nearest house number first:

- [4809 A St](https://nearbypermits.com/tacoma/address/4809-a-st/): newest permit Sep 11, 2025
- [5401 A St](https://nearbypermits.com/tacoma/address/5401-a-st/): newest permit Aug 1, 2025
- [4627 A St](https://nearbypermits.com/tacoma/address/4627-a-st/): newest permit Mar 13, 2025
- [5414 A St](https://nearbypermits.com/tacoma/address/5414-a-st/): newest permit Dec 13, 2024
- [4528 A St](https://nearbypermits.com/tacoma/address/4528-a-st/): newest permit Aug 18, 2026
- [4332 A St](https://nearbypermits.com/tacoma/address/4332-a-st/): newest permit Apr 7, 2026
- [4325 A St](https://nearbypermits.com/tacoma/address/4325-a-st/): newest permit Nov 14, 2025
- [4324 A St](https://nearbypermits.com/tacoma/address/4324-a-st/): newest permit Dec 4, 2025
- [4323 A St](https://nearbypermits.com/tacoma/address/4323-a-st/): newest permit Jun 17, 2026
- [5907 A St](https://nearbypermits.com/tacoma/address/5907-a-st/): newest permit Feb 18, 2025

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Map, all 10 permits at this address and 2 nearby: https://nearbypermits.com/tacoma/address/5016-a-st/