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Appraisers visit every property in Pierce County to keep taxable values fair and equitable

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 go...

2023 sees moderate increases in property taxes

Property tax statements are in the mail this week to 174,000 owners of residential and commercial land and buildings in Pierce County. For homes where the tax is paid through a mortgage escrow account, the statement is sent to the bank or mortgage company...

Residential property values take another big jump

The latest assessed values for residential and commercial properties throughout Pierce County are in the mail to taxpayers and posted on the Assessor-Treasurer’s website.

“Home values in all parts of our County continue to increase dramatically, typically ...

2022 Sees Moderate Increases in Property Taxes

While real estate values have surged in Pierce County, statutory limits on property tax rates are holding tax increases to modest levels this year.  “In recent years, tax bills fluctuated due to the State Legislature and local school di...

County Assessor-Treasurer extends property tax due date to June 1

Citing the financial impact of the COVID-19 virus on Pierce County residents, Assessor-Treasurer Mike Lonergan, in coordination with the County Finance Director, has extended the due date for first-half property tax payments to June 1, 2020.  Int...

Service Counter at Pierce County Annex open for property tax payments due November 1, 2021

The Assessor-Treasurer’s service counter is now open to receive property tax payments and issue receipts. The opening at the Pierce County Annex, 2401 S. 35th Street in Tacoma is intended to assist taxpayers in meeting the Monday, November 1 due date for ...

Residential Property Values Take a Big Jump in Pierce County

The latest assessed values for residential and commercial properties throughout Pierce County are in the mail to taxpayers and posted here on the Assessor-Treasurer’s website.  

“Home values in all parts of our County continue ...

2021 Sees Moderate Increases in Property Taxes

While real estate values continue to surge in Pierce County, statutory limits on property tax rates are holding tax increases to modest levels this year.  “For the past three years, tax bills fluctuated due to the McCleary court decision on schoo...

Income Limits Raised in 2020 for Senior and Disabled Property Tax Exemptions

More Pierce County homeowners will qualify for property tax relief this year, due to an important change in State Law.  The previous maximum household income allowed for a partial tax exemption was $40,000 per year.  The new maximum is 6...

2020 property values set by County Assessor-Treasurer

The latest assessed values of over 327,000 parcels of property throughout Pierce County have been mailed or emailed this week to the property owners.  These 2020 values will be used as the basis for property taxes to be billed in February of 2021...

Annual property values set by County Assessor-Treasurer

The values of over 300,000 parcels of property throughout Pierce County have been determined and mailed or emailed this week to the property owners. These 2019 values will be used as the basis for property taxes to be billed in February 2020.

“Residential ...

2019 Property Values Set by County Assessor-Treasurer

The values of over 300,000 parcels of property throughout Pierce County have been determined and mailed or emailed this week to the property owners, and added to this website. These 2019 values will be used as the basis for property taxes to be billed in ...

2019 Is a Better Year for Most Pierce County Property Taxpayers

Your property tax amounts, due by April 30 and October 31, 2019, are now posted on this website and can be looked up either by street address or tax parcel number.

Your annual tax is determined by multiplying your property value (in thousands of dollars) b...

Residential property values increase in 2018

Pay your property taxes online

A message from your Pierce County Assessor-Treasurer: Thank you for your patience! The "Pay Property Taxes Online" tab on the Assessor-Treasurer’s home page www.piercecountywa.org/atr is now working. Please feel free to click on it in order to p...