Assessor - Treasurer

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Senior Citizens and Citizens with Disabilities Exemptions

Pierce County has expanded the ability for senior citizens and citizens with disabilities to receive a property tax exemption. 

Learn more here.

Appraisers Visit Every Property in Pierce County to Keep Taxable Values Fair and Equitable
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Once every six years, an appraiser from the Pierce County Assessor-Treasurer’s office is required by State Law to inspect every parcel of real estate in the county. It’s no small job, because there are over 325,000 parcels and only 30 appraisers. Their goal is to confirm our records, note any changes in condition of buildings, views, etc. and take a current exterior photo. 

This year our residential appraisers are visiting every home in the City of Tacoma.  If they have a question, they may knock on your door or leave a card requesting a call.

Our commercial appraisers work in all parts of the county every year, visiting one-sixth of the business properties in each part of the county annually. During June, July and August, all residential and commercial appraisers will shift their focus to inspecting all new construction and additions to buildings throughout the county. 

Wherever they go, our appraisers are driving white cars with Pierce County markings and they are wearing identifiable clothing and official ID badges. They gather property information and take photos using digital tablets, and may use laser measuring devices to confirm building dimensions. Since their car is their “office,” you may see them parked in your neighborhood while making data entries. 

The information collected by our appraisers is used to assure that the value of every property is correct when we calculate each property owner’s fair share of taxes for schools, fire districts, cities, roads, parks, libraries and other government services. If you have a question or concern about our work, you will find lots of valuable information on this website, or you may call the Assessor-Treasurer’s office at 253-798-6111.

Mike Lonergan

Pierce County Assessor-Treasurer

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 Mike Lonergan
Pierce County Assessor Treasurer
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Ph: (253) 798-6111
Fx: (253) 798-3142
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Hours of Operation
Monday - Friday
8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Location
2401 S. 35th St.
Room 142
Tacoma, WA 98409
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Welcome to the Assessor-Treasurer's Website

Here you’ll find a wealth of information about each of the 330,000 properties in Pierce County, by clicking on our popular Parcel Search. You’ll also get answers to frequently asked questions about your property taxes—how values and rates are determined, where the funds collected (about $1.4 billion per year) are used, and how to go about seeking exemptions, deferrals and appeals. You can even pay your taxes online!

As your Pierce County Assessor-Treasurer, I am honored to lead a team of 77 people dedicated to serving you with respect and earning your trust. While almost no one enjoys paying taxes, we all understand that schools, roads, libraries, parks and public safety need our support. Our pledge to you is that we will make every effort to see that you are taxed fairly and correctly, and if we do make a mistake, we’ll fix it.

On behalf of over 75 taxing districts in Pierce County which are served by the Assessor-Treasurer’s office, thank you for making these public services possible by your property tax support. If you have questions or concerns that are not addressed on this website—or an idea to improve our service to you, please contact us. 

Sincerely,
Mike Lonergan