Grow Your Tacoma Cleaning Business with MaidProfit
From the Stadium District to the North End, University Place to Lakewood — MaidProfit gives Tacoma cleaning companies the tools to book more jobs and capitalize on the city’s resurgence.
Why Tacoma Is a Rising Cleaning Market
Tacoma has undergone one of the most dramatic revitalizations in the Pacific Northwest. Once overshadowed by Seattle, the City of Destiny has attracted waves of new residents priced out of the Seattle market. This influx has transformed neighborhoods like the Stadium District, Proctor, and the North End into vibrant communities with strong cleaning demand.
Joint Base Lewis-McChord (JBLM), the largest military installation on the West Coast, is minutes from Tacoma. Military PCS rotations create year-round move-in/move-out cleaning demand, while military families in nearby Lakewood and University Place use recurring residential services.
Tacoma’s growing museum district, University of Washington Tacoma campus, and revitalized downtown add commercial cleaning opportunities. The city’s proximity to Mount Rainier drives tourism and vacation rental demand. At lower price points than Seattle, Tacoma offers strong margins for cleaning businesses that deliver professional service.
Seattle Spillover + Military = Strong Demand
Tacoma’s dual demand drivers — Seattle transplants and JBLM military families — create complementary revenue streams. MaidProfit helps you serve both market segments efficiently.
Everything you need to scale
Built specifically for cleaning businesses — not generic software adapted for your industry.
What Tacoma Cleaners Charge
Tacoma cleaning rates are growing with the city’s resurgence, below Seattle but climbing. Here’s what local businesses charge.
| Service | Price Range | Average |
|---|---|---|
| Standard House Cleaning | $110 – $240 | $165 |
| Deep Cleaning | $200 – $440 | $305 |
| Move-Out Cleaning (Military PCS) | $240 – $490 | $350 |
| Office Cleaning (per sq ft) | $0.08 – $0.16 | $0.11 |
| Recurring Weekly Service | $95 – $200 | $140 |
The North End and Stadium District command the highest rates. Proctor and Old Town are strong mid-range markets. University Place and Lakewood offer military-influenced demand at competitive pricing.
Tacoma Cleaning Business Requirements
City of Tacoma Business License
Tacoma requires a business license through the Washington Business Licensing Service. The Tacoma city endorsement is included in the state registration.
Washington Business Registration
Register with the Washington Secretary of State ($180 for LLCs). No state income tax in Washington.
B&O Tax
Tacoma levies a local B&O tax on gross receipts in addition to the state B&O tax. Register with both the state Department of Revenue and the City of Tacoma.
General Liability Insurance
Essential for Tacoma. Military housing and commercial clients require $500K minimum coverage. Expect $400–$750/year.
Workers’ Compensation
Required in Washington through L&I. Rates for cleaning businesses run approximately $1.80–$3.50 per $100 of payroll.
JBLM Access
Cleaning on-base housing at JBLM requires installation access credentials and background checks. Work with military housing management companies for contractor requirements.
Up and running in minutes
No technical setup required. If you can send an email, you can run MaidProfit.
Simple, predictable pricing
No per-job fees. No surprise charges. Cancel anytime.
- Up to 50 jobs/month
- 1 team member
- Online booking page
- Client management
- Basic invoicing
- Analytics dashboard
- Integrations
- Unlimited jobs
- Up to 10 team members
- Online booking + client portal
- Full CRM
- Automated invoicing & payments
- Analytics dashboard
- QuickBooks + Stripe integrations
- Everything in Growth
- Unlimited team members
- Multi-location support
- Custom reporting
- Priority support + onboarding
- API access
- White-label options
All plans include a 14-day free trial. No credit card required.
Trusted by cleaning businesses everywhere
Hear from real cleaning business owners.
“Tacoma’s transformation has been amazing for my cleaning business. The North End and Stadium District are filled with young professionals who expect digital-first service. MaidProfit’s online booking captures these clients perfectly. I’ve grown to 80 recurring clients.”
“Military PCS cleaning near JBLM is our specialty. MaidProfit’s scheduling handles 8–12 move-outs a week during peak rotation. The housing offices love our organized, documented approach. We’ve become their preferred vendor.”
“I serve the Proctor and North End neighborhoods. MaidProfit’s route optimization keeps my small team efficient in Tacoma’s hilly terrain. The automated client communication and review requests built my reputation fast in this community.”