Gig Harbor’s Six Month Moratorium on residential building will come to an end.
A Summary of Gig Harbor’s Code Changes
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As of Today, Only 15.3% of Pierce County Voters Have Voted
The Primary Election is already tomorrow! This year you DO NOT need a stamp to put your ballot in the post box. AHC Pierce County and Master Builders Association of Pierce County endorse these industry-friendly candidates. CANDIDATERACE & POSITIONPARTYDave...
An Overview of the Washington Uniform Common Interest Ownership Act
The Washington Uniform Common Interest Ownership Act was adopted in the 2018 Legislative Session and took effect on July 1, 2018.
Pierce County Proposed Sewer Code (Title 13) Update
The Sewer Division of Pierce County Planning and Public Works Department is now moving forward on the previously proposed Sewer Code (Title 13) Update.
Master Builders Association of Pierce County and MBAPC Affordable Housing Council 2018 Endorsements
The Master Builders Association of Pierce County (Master Builders Association of Pierce County) endorses housing-friendly candidates at the local, state and national levels for every election regardless of their political affiliation. (With increasing regulations on...
Master Builders Association of Pierce County Celebrates 21st Annual Remodeling Excellence (REX) Awards
The 2018 Master Builders Association of Pierce County (Master Builders Association of Pierce County) celebrated the 21st Annual Remodeling Excellence (REX) Awards Tues., May 22 at Tin Can Alley in Tacoma. Every year, local contractors submit their projects done...
Millennials View Homeownership as a Key Part of the American Dream
Data shows that despite the slow start, millennial are viewing Home ownership as a primary goal.
Addressing the Softwood Timber Tariffs
Softwood lumber, most commonly used for wood-frame residential construction, has seen a significant increase in price over the last few years. These price increases have largely been due to tariffs on lumber from Canada. The 2006 Softwood Lumber Agreement, which...
April Government Affairs Update
State Building Code Council Fees During the 2018 legislative session, Governor Inslee signed HB 1622 modifying fees for the State Building Code Council for building permits. The current cost and changes are as follows: Before July 1, 2018Dwelling Units, Apartments and...
2018 Housing Forum Recap
Our Housing Forum was well attended! Guests heard from Congressman Denny Heck and Aaron Terrazas, Senior Economist at Zillow Research. Congressman Heck presented on the preliminary findings of the Congressional Housing Task Force. He discussed that, to meet housing...