Available Sites
Research sits for lease or sale through Invest Pierce County & explore demographics, similar businesses in the vicinity.
Regulatory Roadmap
Online guide to help you assess a site's feasibility for manufacturing. Provided through the Washington State Dept of Commerce.
Permits
Get fees, forms and information to start the permit process. Tip for success: use the pre-application opportunity!
Utilities
Find out about city-operated water, sewer and stormwater utilities in the City of Sumner including rates and how to set up an account.
Sustainability
From Tree City USA to an unprecedented wildlife restoration project, explore ways to achieve sustainable success with a green business in Sumner.
Workforce
Learn more about your greatest asset from demographic information to education opportunities in the area.
This is a place where history still matters, but dreams for tomorrow are fueled. Where creativity is ignited, craftmanship is celebrated, and innovation is born.
What do we have for you?
What makes Sumner stand out? We’re in this for the long-haul. We offer quality service from the moment you arrive to every day success, year after year. If you call Sumner home, you receive the following benefits:
RIGHT AWAY
- Personal service with permitting
- Form-based code (Town Center)
- Multi-family Property Tax Exemption program (link for more information)
- Broadband/fiber access (varies by location)
- Lower sales tax rates than other areas in the region
ONGOING
- Low utility taxes
- Award-winning service
- Millions invested in reducing traffic congestion, improving flood protection
- Accredited, distinguished Police department with no call too small
- Pre-treatment Coordinator to help you stay green
A Perfect Fit for Your Business
MANUFACTURING INDUSTRIAL CENTER
The largest manufacturing job center in Pierce County offers quality infrastructure, repaved 24th St & 142nd Ave and an interchange with SR 167. Already home to over 17,000 jobs that range from aerospace to coffee roasting, this area has room for further growth and another estimated 12,000 jobs.
INTERCHANGE ZONES
Thousands of vehicles pass by these highly visible interchanges each day. Available space adjacent to hotels, car dealerships and a grocery store offer ideal opportunities for transit-oriented retail and services.
TOWN CENTER
Bring your new retail or service to an established, celebrated Main Street. Home to parades, festivals and celebrated by Sunset Magazine, PBS and Seattle Magazine, Sumner’s classic downtown is walkable and charming with room for growth, featuring form-based code, and lots available adjacent to the Sound Transit station with direct links to Seattle and Tacoma by bus or train.
A Taste of Success
