Pierce County
Pierce County Auditor's Office, Business Licensing
In short
Pierce County Auditor's Office, Business Licensing issues 3 permits we publish for Pierce County, last verified 2026-10-06. Each carries the fee as the agency publishes it, with a link to the schedule it was read from.
What this agency issues
| Permit | Issuing agency | Fee | Renews | Last checked |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boarding Kennel or Cattery Licenseonly if it applies to you | Pierce County Auditor's Office, Business Licensing | $200 per license, as listed on the Auditor's Business License Fees table | not stated on the Auditor's published fee page | 2026-10-06 |
| Pet Shop Licenseonly if it applies to you | Pierce County Auditor's Office, Business Licensing | $200 per license, as listed on the Auditor's Business License Fees table | not stated on the Auditor's published fee page | 2026-10-06 |
| Commercial Kennel or Cattery Licenseonly if it applies to you | Pierce County Auditor's Office, Business Licensing | $250 per license, as listed on the Auditor's Business License Fees table | not stated on the Auditor's published fee page | 2026-10-06 |
Fees shown as a range or formula are set that way by the issuing agency — we do not average them into a single number.
About each permit
Boarding Kennel or Cattery License
A business that boards dogs or cats — including a veterinary clinic that boards animals alongside its medical practice — is licensed by the Pierce County Auditor's Office. The Auditor's Business Licensing page lists the Boarding Kennel or Cattery License at $200 in its Business License Fees table and names Pierce County Code Chapter 5 as its reference. The page does not state a license term or geographic scope; ask the Auditor's Office, 2401 S. 35th St., #200, Tacoma, which locations need the license and when it renews before opening. The same table lists a Commercial Kennel or Cattery License at $250 (recorded separately) and a Grooming Parlor License at $100. The office accepts cash, checks or money orders, with checks payable to Pierce County Auditor.
Pet Shop License
A store that sells live pets is licensed by the Pierce County Auditor's Office. The Auditor's Business Licensing page lists the Pet Shop License at $200 in its Business License Fees table and names Pierce County Code Chapter 5 as its reference. The page does not state a license term or geographic scope; ask the Auditor's Office, 2401 S. 35th St., #200, Tacoma, which locations need the license and when it renews before opening. The office accepts cash, checks or money orders, with checks payable to Pierce County Auditor, and recommends an appointment. The same fee table lists a Grooming Parlor License at $100 and Boarding and Commercial Kennel or Cattery licenses at $200 and $250 (recorded separately).
Commercial Kennel or Cattery License
A commercial kennel or cattery is licensed by the Pierce County Auditor's Office. The Auditor's Business Licensing page lists the Commercial Kennel or Cattery License at $250 in its Business License Fees table and names Pierce County Code Chapter 5 as its reference. The page does not state a license term or geographic scope; ask the Auditor's Office, 2401 S. 35th St., #200, Tacoma, which locations need the license and when it renews before opening. The same table lists the Boarding Kennel or Cattery License at $200 (recorded separately), Hobby Kennel or Cattery (6-20 dogs and/or cats) and Private Kennel or Cattery licenses at $150 each, a Grooming Parlor License at $100, and Foster Shelter, Kennel or Cattery licenses at $75 (if spayed or neutered) or $150 (if not). The Auditor's office accepts cash, checks or money orders, with checks payable to Pierce County Auditor.
Contact
- Jurisdiction
- Pierce County
- Phone
- Not verified — use the website
Contact details are taken from the agency’s own site or its published fee schedule. Where we have not verified a phone number we leave it blank rather than guess.
Sources
Every fee and term above was read from one of these government pages on the date shown.
- Business Licensing — Business License Fees table (Pet Shop, Boarding Kennel or Cattery, Commercial Kennel or Cattery and other licenses)Pierce County Auditor's Office · primary source · retrieved 2026-10-06
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