Things to Know When Moving In and Out of a Condo in Tacoma
The city of Tacoma has tighter parking rules than its surrounding suburbs. If your building is in a Residential Parking Zone, moving trucks can park for only 2 hours, or they may get a ticket. This can happen in areas like the Stadium District or Wright Park.
Tacoma’s Permits and Development Services portal allows residents to apply for a temporary on-street parking permit. It also lets residents reserve curb space for a truck. According to the City of Tacoma’s parking page, “The Residential Parking Program is designed to provide parking privileges for residents… to park beyond the time limits. Vehicles with permits are exempt from citations… but must adhere to the posted regulations.”
Manage utilities with Tacoma Public Utilities and watch for connection fees. Some waterfront condos charge admin fees of several hundred dollars. Realtor Catt Johnson advises: “Locate your main water shutoff, electrical panel, and sewer cleanout. In a small leak or outage, minutes matter… Test smoke and CO alarms; ensure your address is visible from the street.”