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Pre-Approved ADU Plans in Tacoma, Washington

Browse official and accepted pre-approved ADU plans for Tacoma, Washington. Compare plan size, bedrooms, providers, approval status, official source links, permit requirements, and fees.

Program status: source-backed listings Last checked Aug 12, 2026

Program Overview

This Tacoma page summarizes source-backed pre-approved ADU plan listings for Tacoma, Washington, using official records tied to City of Tacoma. The current public dataset lists 4 accepted plans from 1 provider; provider names include City of Tacoma Pre-Approved DADU Program. The accepted listings are tied to the local Tacoma program. Plan records cover 300 to 845 sq ft and studio to 2 bedrooms where those fields were listed by the source.

Permit and fee context is kept separate from plan acceptance. The public dataset includes 2 permit requirement records and 1 fee record for Tacoma. Permit requirement records include Tacoma jurisdiction and Site-specific review. Fee records include Permit and plan-review fees. When a source did not publish a value, the page keeps that field as Not listed in source instead of filling a blank.

Use these listings as a starting point for matching a plan to a property. Source links, checked dates, acceptance notes, and provider records are shown so you can verify whether a plan remains accepted locally, what site-specific review remains, and whether local fees, plan licensing, or provider terms apply. A listing in this directory does not guarantee permit approval for a specific parcel.

Summary

Location
Tacoma, Pierce County, Washington, USA
Accepted plans
4 accepted plans
Providers
1 provider
Origin programs
1 program
Plan size range
300 to 845 sq ft
Permit sources
2 sources

How to use this page

  1. Pick a plan size and bedroom count.
  2. Check whether the plan originated locally or is accepted from another city/county program.
  3. Open the official source.
  4. Confirm current status with the local building department.
  5. Ask the provider what site-specific work, plan licensing, engineering, and utility review are still required.

Accepted Plans

4 plans

Permit Requirements

2 requirements

Fees

1 fee record

Official Sources

2 sources

Tacoma ADU FAQ

6 answers

Does Tacoma have accepted or pre-approved ADU plans in this directory?

Yes. The current Tacoma, Washington page lists 4 accepted plans from 1 provider in the source-backed export.

What ADU plan sizes are listed for Tacoma?

The listed Tacoma plan records range from 300 to 845 sq ft. Use the individual plan cards to confirm bedrooms, bathrooms, plan documents, and provider details because some fields are not listed by every official source.

Where do the Tacoma ADU plan records come from?

They are tied to 2 official sources in this page's source set, including City of Tacoma. Each plan, fee, and permit note should still be checked against the linked official source before use.

Can Pierce County or nearby city ADU plans be used in Tacoma?

The current Tacoma records do not show accepted plans from a separate Pierce County or nearby city program. Treat outside pre-approved plans as unavailable in Tacoma unless an official Tacoma source says they are accepted.

Do pre-approved ADU plans guarantee permits in Tacoma?

No. A source-backed accepted plan can reduce plan review work, but Tacoma can still require site-specific review, zoning checks, fees, utility coordination, and current code compliance. This page lists 2 permit requirements to help flag items to verify with the local building department.

Are Tacoma ADU permit fees and requirements listed?

This page includes 1 fee record and 2 permit requirements for Tacoma. These are source-backed summaries, not a final permit quote or approval checklist.