Pierce County Property Assessor 2026: Search & Tax Records

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Pierce County Washington Property Records Navigator

Find Pierce County Parcel Values, Tax Bills and Recorded Property Documents

Pierce County combines assessment and tax collection in the elected Assessor-Treasurer’s Office. That office values property, maintains parcel information, calculates levy rates, issues tax statements, collects payments and administers several exemptions and deferrals. The independent Board of Equalization hears valuation appeals, while the County Auditor records deeds, liens, maps and mortgage documents.

This guide shows how to search the Assessor-Treasurer Information Portal by parcel, address or owner; verify a 2026 assessed value; distinguish the assessment that creates the 2027 bill from taxes payable in 2026; check payment deadlines, interest and fees; apply for tax relief; appeal by August 25; and retrieve a recorded deed or lien.

Search parcel number, address or taxpayer name
Separate 2025-value taxes from the 2026 assessment
Review exemptions, deferrals and improvement relief
Route appeals, payments and deeds correctly
Search Property and Taxes Review or File Appeal Search Deeds and Liens Check Tax Exemptions
Assessor-Treasurer Marty Campbell
Customer service 253-798-6111
Automated tax line 253-798-3333
Primary parcel identifier 10-digit parcel number
Editorial verification August 6, 2026
Current August 2026 action window

What Pierce County Property Owners Should Do Now

The countywide 2026 value-appeal deadline is August 25, 2026. Pierce County mailed its latest annual values in late June. Owners who believe the 2026 assessment exceeds 100% of fair market value should prepare a complete Board of Equalization petition before the deadline printed on their notice.
2026 property value notice Countywide residential values declined about 1% on average, affecting roughly two-thirds of owners, while commercial values increased about 3%. An individual parcel can move differently.
2026 tax payment The April 30 full or first-half deadline has passed. A taxpayer who paid the first half owes the second half by Monday, November 2, 2026.
Exemption planning The current senior and disability exemption income ceiling is $64,000. The county says the ceiling rises to $85,000 for the 2027 property-tax year.
Do not confuse the cycles: The tax statement payable during 2026 uses the property’s 2025 assessed value. The 2026 assessment currently being reviewed will form the basis for taxes payable in 2027.
Value decline does not guarantee a lower tax: A parcel’s tax also depends on taxing-district budgets, voter-approved measures, state school levies, new construction and the total assessed value within each tax-code area.
Use the correct county record custodian

Three Pierce County Offices Control Different Property Tasks

Assessor-Treasurer

  • Parcel and sales search
  • Annual fair-market-value assessment
  • Building and land records
  • Tax rates and tax statements
  • Property-tax payments
  • Senior and disability exemptions
  • Deferrals, delinquency and foreclosure

Board of Equalization

  • Independent valuation appeals
  • Residential and commercial petitions
  • Manufactured-home appeals
  • Personal-property petitions
  • Senior or disability determinations
  • Comparable-sales evidence
  • Market-value hearings

County Auditor

  • Deeds and deeds of trust
  • Liens and satisfactions
  • Mortgages and assignments
  • Foreclosure documents
  • Maps, covenants and easements
  • Document images and copies
  • Free Owner Alert service
The Board cannot reduce a tax bill because it feels unaffordable. It decides whether the assessed value exceeds fair market value. It cannot consider personal hardship, the percentage increase, another parcel’s assessment, the levy rate or the total tax due.
Washington versus Colorado: Pierce County combines assessment and tax collection in one office, while Boulder County separates the Assessor and Treasurer. See the existing Boulder County Assessor property search guide.

Choose the Pierce County Property Task You Need

Find a parcel and value Search ATIP by parcel number, property address or taxpayer name and verify the current assessment.
Find comparable sales Open the parcel’s sales and revaluation information before preparing a fair-market-value appeal.
Find or pay taxes Use the same ATIP parcel record to review the annual statement, installments, payment history and current balance.
Apply for tax relief Review senior, disability, deferral, destroyed-property and home-improvement programs.
File a valuation appeal Submit the approved state petition with the value notice and market evidence by the controlling deadline.
Find a deed or lien Search Auditor records by names, recording number and date rather than relying only on a parcel or address.

Jump to Your Pierce County Property Task

Do not mix parcel, tax and recording numbers

Pierce County Parcel and Document Identifier Decoder

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Parcel
Tax Code
Area
Auditor File
Number

Use the correct identifier

  • Parcel number: Ten-digit identifier used in ATIP, tax payments and many county property tools.
  • Tax-code area: Combination of overlapping taxing districts serving the parcel.
  • Auditor File Number: Recording number assigned to a deed, lien or other recorded instrument.
  • Legal description: Land description used to match the parcel with the deed and recorded map.
Keep leading zeroes: Enter the complete ten-digit parcel number. Dropping a leading zero can produce no result or a different record.

Fields to Verify on a Pierce County Property Record

Parcel Ten-digit property identifier.
Situs Physical property address.
Taxpayer Name used for assessment mail.
Tax code Combined taxing districts.
Land value Assessed land component.
Improvement Buildings and improvements.
Property field Meaning What to check
Assessment Year Year the value is established. A 2026 assessment generally supports the 2027 tax bill.
Tax Year Year in which the tax is payable. The 2026 statement is based on the 2025 assessment.
Land Value Market value assigned to the land. Lot size, location, access, view, utilities, zoning and development limits.
Improvement Value Value assigned to buildings and taxable improvements. Square footage, year built, quality, condition, remodels and accessory structures.
Total Assessed Value Land plus taxable improvement value at 100% of fair market value. Compare with qualified market evidence as of the assessment date.
Tax-Code Area Combination of state, school, county, city, fire and other taxing districts. Two nearby parcels can have different total levy rates.
Current Taxes Annual tax calculated from certified assessed value and levy rates. Verify whether first half, second half or full amount is due.
Payment History Payments posted to the tax account. Confirm lender, mailed and online payments before paying again.
Exemption Status Approved relief affecting taxable value or levy charges. Review income, renewal and residency requirements.
Sales Information Recorded or verified property-transfer information. A sale may be excluded from appraisal analysis if it was not an arm’s-length transaction.
Taxpayer name is not a title opinion: Use the Auditor’s recorded documents and a title professional when legal ownership, liens, easements or vested interests matter.
2026 assessment creates the 2027 tax base

How Pierce County’s Annual Revaluation Cycle Works

Jan. 1 Assessment Date Property is valued annually at 100% of true and fair market value.
Assessors consider highest and best use and market conditions.
2025 Market Evidence The county explains that 2026 assessment data is based on sales occurring before the 2026 assessment date.
Residential appeals should focus on comparable market sales.
2026 Value Notice The annual notice reports the value that will form the basis for taxes payable in 2027.
Countywide appeal timing runs through August 25.
2027 Tax Statement Levy rates and district budgets are added after the assessment roll is certified.
The individual 2027 bill is not known in August 2026.

Residential trend

Countywide residential values declined about 1% on average, with roughly two-thirds of owners seeing a decrease.

Commercial trend

Commercial property values increased approximately 3% countywide, although results vary by property type and location.

Statutory standard

Washington law requires taxable property to be assessed at 100% of true and fair market value.

Physical inspection: Pierce County performs annual revaluation and physically inspects property at least once every six years. New construction, remodeling, appeals and sales verification can cause additional inspections.
New construction timing: Qualifying construction and remodeling can be added through August 31 of the assessment year. Do not assume the June value notice is the final possible change when construction is underway.
Open Official Property Assessment Guidance Review the cost, market and income approaches used by Pierce County appraisers.
Assessed value and levy rates

How a Pierce County Property Value Becomes a Tax Bill

Assessed value Property value at 100% of fair market value
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1,000 Levy rates are expressed per $1,000
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Total levy rate Combined rate for the parcel’s tax-code area
Regular levies State law limits regular property-tax levies and applies constitutional and statutory rate restrictions.
Voter-approved levies Bonds, school measures and other excess levies can appear beyond ordinary levy limitations.
Special assessments Local improvements or benefit charges can appear separately and may not be based solely on assessed value.
The “1% levy limit” does not cap an individual tax bill at a 1% annual increase. Washington’s 101% limit generally controls a taxing district’s regular levy revenue, with adjustments for new construction and other statutory factors.
Location controls the rate: Pierce County contains overlapping school, city, fire, library, park, port and other districts. Two parcels with equal values can have different tax bills.
Open Official Levy Guidance Review the 101% levy limit, constitutional rate limit and voter-approved excess levies.
2026 property-tax payment calendar

Pierce County Property-Tax Due Dates for 2026

Annual statements Tax statements are normally mailed around mid-February.
Full or first half Full payment or the first installment was due April 30, 2026.
Interest begins An unpaid first half makes the annual amount delinquent.
Value appeal Countywide 2026 value petitions are due by August 25.
Second half The 2026 second installment is due Monday, November 2.
New statement The 2026 assessment becomes the basis for the 2027 tax bill.
Why November 2: The normal statutory second-half date is October 31. Because October 31 falls on Saturday in 2026, Pierce County identifies Monday, November 2 as the payment deadline.
No second reminder: Pierce County does not mail another statement before the second installment. Save the second coupon or set a calendar reminder.
Interest depends on property type

What Happens When Pierce County Property Taxes Are Late

Property or charge Monthly interest Additional penalty
Residential property with one to four units 0.75% per month, equal to 9% annually No June or December penalty on qualifying one-to-four-unit residential property
Other real property 1% per month, equal to 12% annually 3% on June 1 and an additional 8% on December 1 when tax remains unpaid
Unpaid first installment Calculated on the entire annual tax amount Depends on property type and delinquency date
Parcel in foreclosure Use the current redemption calculation Foreclosure costs and court-related charges can apply
First-half consequence: When the April first half is unpaid, the entire year becomes delinquent for interest purposes. Do not calculate interest only on half the tax.
Open Official Delinquency Guidance Confirm the current interest rate, penalty date and parcel payoff before paying.
Online, telephone, mail and counter methods

How to Pay Pierce County Property Taxes

Online eCheck Search the parcel, select the correct tax amount and enter valid bank-routing and account information. $0.50 processor fee
Credit card Visa, MasterCard, Discover and American Express are accepted through the outside processor. 2.35% processor fee
Debit card Use the same online or telephone payment service. $3.50 per payment
Automated telephone Call 253-798-3333 with the parcel number ready. Card or eCheck
Mail payment Mail ordinary payments to Pierce County Finance, P.O. Box 11621, Tacoma, WA 98411-6621. Include parcel number
In-person or drop box Pay at the Assessor-Treasurer or Finance office. Foreclosure payments cannot be left in a drop box. Verify office hours
Electronic check $0.50

Processor fee per eCheck transaction.

Debit card $3.50

Flat processor fee for each debit-card payment.

Credit card 2.35%

Percentage charged by the payment processor, not retained as county tax.

Posting delay: An electronic payment may take up to three business days to appear on the Assessor-Treasurer website. Keep the confirmation and verify the transaction with the bank or card company.
Confirmation is not enough when processing fails: An unsuccessful transaction can still result in statutory interest or penalties. Verify that funds left the account and the tax portal shows payment.
Open Official Electronic Payment Instructions Confirm the processor fee, accepted cards, telephone route and payment-verification steps.
Mailing, mortgage and payment problems

Missing Statements, Escrow Payments and New Ownership

No tax statement received Search ATIP immediately or call 253-798-6111. Failure to receive a statement does not remove the statutory due date.
Mortgage company pays taxes The statement may have been sent to the lender at its request. Confirm the lender’s scheduled disbursement and the county posting.
Mortgage was recently paid off Search the parcel, request the current statement and confirm the county mailing address before the next billing cycle.
Prior owner appears Verify whether the deed recorded and obtain the Auditor File Number before requesting a taxpayer-name correction.
Mailed payment is not showing Processing can take longer during April, May, October and November. Call Finance at 253-798-7554 with the parcel number.
Need a replacement coupon Call the Customer Service Hotline or mail or fax a tax-statement request to the Assessor-Treasurer.
Buyer checklist: Compare the deed, parcel number, taxpayer name, current taxes, delinquent years, special assessments, escrow credit and next installment before assuming the closing resolved every charge.
Request a Tax Statement Use the official telephone, mail or fax instructions to obtain a payment coupon or general tax information.
Senior citizens and people with disabilities

Pierce County Property-Tax Exemption Eligibility

61+
Senior eligibility

The applicant must generally be at least 61 years old by December 31 of the year before the exemption year.

DIS
Disability eligibility

There is no minimum age, but the applicant must be unable to engage in gainful employment because of a disability.

$64K
Current income ceiling

The current Pierce County exemption program uses a maximum qualifying household income of $64,000.

HOME
Principal residence

The exemption generally covers the principal home and up to five acres, with owner occupancy for more than six months each year.

Combined disposable income Published exemption benefit
$55,001–$64,000 Exemption from excess voter-approved levies and Part 2 of the state school levy.
$46,001–$55,000 The above relief plus regular-levy relief on $50,000 or 35% of taxable value, whichever is greater, subject to the published cap.
$46,000 or less The above relief plus regular-levy relief on $60,000 or 60% of taxable value, whichever is greater.
$64,001 or more Does not qualify under the current published exemption bands.

Documents to prepare

  • Valid photo identification
  • Ten-digit parcel number
  • Proof of ownership
  • Principal-residence information
  • Household income documents
  • Social Security income records
  • Pension or retirement statements
  • Allowable expense deductions
  • Physician or disability documentation
  • VA disability award when applicable
Veterans Administration standard: The current program accepts a VA award showing an 80% or higher disability rating as one disability route. Pierce County states that the required VA rating falls to 40% for the 2027 property-tax year.
2027 expansion: The county states that the exemption income ceiling will increase from $64,000 to $85,000 for the 2027 property-tax year.
Renewals and changes: Exemptions must be renewed at least every six years or when requested. Income, ownership, residency or eligibility changes must be reported even in a non-renewal year.
Apply for the Exemption Review eligibility, income tiers, required documents, prior-year applications and the online filing route.
Additional exemption and deferral routes

Deferrals, Destroyed-Property Adjustments and Improvement Relief

Senior or disability deferral A qualifying applicant age 60 or older or a person with a disability may defer taxes when annual income does not exceed the current published $68,319 limit.
Destroyed-property adjustment A legal owner or contract purchaser can seek a value reduction after fire, flood or qualifying destruction. The application generally must be submitted within three years.
Three-year home-improvement exemption Qualifying improvements to a single-family dwelling can receive temporary relief on value up to 30% of the existing assessed building value.
Identify the program Exemption reduces tax; deferral postpones payment; destroyed-property relief changes value.
File before the event deadline Improvement applications must be filed before completion of the qualifying work.
Submit supporting proof Include permits, damage records, income, ownership and completion information.
Verify the tax account Confirm when the approved relief appears and whether existing payments remain due.
A deferral is not forgiveness: The Washington Department of Revenue pays qualifying taxes on the owner’s behalf. The deferred amount becomes a lien that must be repaid with interest after a transfer or another repayment event.
Home-improvement filing sequence: Apply before completion. After the project is completed, notify the Assessor-Treasurer in writing of the completion date so the exemption can be activated.
Review Tax Deferral Confirm current age, income, annual filing and repayment requirements. Review Destroyed Property Select the real-property, mobile-home or personal-property application. Review Improvement Relief Confirm qualifying improvements and file before the work is complete.
Independent Board of Equalization review

How to Appeal a Pierce County 2026 Property Value

Review the green notice Confirm the assessment year, mailing date, parcel, land value, improvement value and total value.
Research market evidence Use comparable sales, appraisals, repair estimates and documents affecting marketability.
Complete the state form The Board accepts the approved Department of Revenue petition, not a substitute letter.
File by the deadline Countywide 2026 value notices currently carry an August 25 appeal deadline.

Evidence the Board can consider

  • Comparable arm’s-length sales
  • Independent appraisal
  • Contractor cost-to-cure estimates
  • Photographs showing condition
  • Easement documents
  • Development-cost evidence
  • Correct building measurements
  • Permit and demolition records
  • Environmental or access limitations
  • Written requested market value
General filing rule: A petition must be filed within 60 days of the mailing date on the value-change notice or by July 1 of the assessment year, whichever is later. Pierce County’s current countywide notice deadline is August 25, 2026.
Mail or hand-deliver the petition: The Board’s current instructions state that email filing is not accepted. Attach the signed petition, a copy of the value notice and available evidence.
Additional evidence: Evidence not included with the initial petition may generally be provided at least 21 days before the hearing.
“I am appealing Pierce County parcel __________ for assessment year 2026. The county value is __________, and my requested fair-market value is __________. My evidence includes comparable sales dated __________, condition photographs and the attached cost-to-cure estimates.”
Open Board of Equalization Download the correct petition, instructions and comparable-sales worksheet. Review Residential Appeal Guidance Confirm the assessment year, evidence standard and property-specific instructions.
Mailing updates do not transfer title

How to Change a Pierce County Property Name or Address

Mailing-address correction Complete the county Name and/or Address Change Request Form with the parcel numbers affected.
Taxpayer-name correction Supply the supporting recorded-document number, such as a deed, contract, probate document or dissolution filing.
Ownership transfer Record the appropriate deed or other legal instrument with the Auditor. An address form cannot add or remove a legal owner.
Multiple parcels List every parcel number that should receive the correction rather than assuming adjacent parcels update automatically.
Search the parcel first. Copy the current taxpayer, mailing address, property address and complete parcel number.
Determine whether the problem is mailing or title. A mailing change is administrative; a legal ownership change normally requires recording.
Gather supporting material. Prepare the Auditor File Number, deed, excise affidavit, probate record or other applicable document.
Submit the request. Email, fax or mail the completed county form using the official instructions.
Verify the update. Recheck ATIP and the tax statement after processing.
Open Name and Address Change Instructions Download the form and review required supporting material, fax and mailing routes.
Pierce County Auditor Recording Department

How to Search Pierce County Deeds, Liens and Recorded Documents

Open the official Auditor search. Visit Pierce County Recorded Documents and acknowledge the public-search disclaimer.
Search by recorded party name. Use grantor, grantee, borrower, lender, lien claimant or another indexed party.
Add the recording date range. Narrow the search around a purchase, refinance, foreclosure, lien or release event.
Use the Auditor File Number when available. The recording number is the fastest way to locate a known instrument.
Open the document type. Verify whether the result is a deed, deed of trust, assignment, lien, satisfaction, easement, covenant, map or foreclosure filing.
Review online-image availability. Deeds, mortgage documents, contracts, maps and several other records have online images. Liens and some sensitive records are index-only.
Search releases separately. A lien or deed of trust does not prove whether a later satisfaction, reconveyance or release was recorded.
Order the correct copy type. Use an uncertified copy for ordinary research and a certified copy when a court, lender or agency requires certification.
Auditor service Published fee Practical note
Certified photocopy, first page $3 Use when official certification is required.
Certified additional page $1 Applies to each page after the first.
Uncertified photocopy $1 per page Often sufficient for personal property research.
Staff record search $8 per hour Copies are charged separately.
Standard recording, first page $303.50 Recording fees differ by document type; verify before submission.
Standard additional page $1 Some document categories use statutory exceptions.
Search limitation: The Auditor states that its index is designed around names, recording number and recording date. A parcel-number or address search should not be treated as a complete title search.
Online date range: The Auditor states that recorded-document information and images are available online dating back to 1984. Historical index tools cover older material.
Free Owner Alert: Register up to ten versions of a name, parcel, subdivision or condominium and receive email notice when a matching document is recorded after enrollment.
Recorded Document Services Review image availability, index-only records, certified copies and appointments. Review Recording and Copy Fees Confirm the current charge for the exact document or copy type. Enroll in Owner Alert Register names, parcels, subdivisions or condominiums for free email alerts.
Monthly plans and tax foreclosure

Options for Delinquent Pierce County Property Taxes

Current-tax escrow plan The outside vendor charges a $100 setup fee and $15 monthly fee to collect monthly deposits toward timely semiannual payments.
Delinquent-tax payment plan The vendor charges a $100 setup fee and $17 monthly fee. Plans can extend up to approximately 18 months depending on the oldest tax.
Foreclosure threshold Pierce County begins foreclosure when cumulative tax exceeds $100 and is three or more years delinquent.
Delinquent tax Interest begins and applicable penalties are added.
Foreclosure filing The county files a Certificate of Delinquency with Superior Court.
Final redemption The 2026 redemption deadline is November 6 at 4:30 p.m.
Online auction The 2026 tax-foreclosure auction begins November 9.
Foreclosure payment method: Foreclosure payments cannot be made electronically or placed in a drop box. Obtain the current redemption amount and deliver the approved funds directly as instructed.
Possible one-time waiver: The county says an owner with household income of $64,000 or less may qualify for a one-time interest or penalty waiver on the primary residence. Supporting documentation is required.
Review Monthly Payment Plans Compare current-tax and delinquent-tax setup, monthly fees and plan length. Open Foreclosure-Avoidance Guidance Confirm the current redemption amount, required documentation and payment deadline.

Pierce County Property Checklist by Owner Situation

User situation Records to review Best next action
New homeowner Deed, Auditor File Number, parcel, mailing address, 2026 taxes and 2026 assessed value. Confirm the deed posted and update the taxpayer mailing address.
Current homeowner Land value, improvement value, comparable sales, building facts and tax-code area. File an appeal by August 25 when fair-market-value evidence supports a reduction.
Senior homeowner Age, ownership, occupancy, combined disposable income and current exemption tier. Apply free through the Assessor-Treasurer and prepare income documentation.
Owner with a disability Employment limitation, medical or agency proof, income and principal-residence status. Compare exemption and deferral eligibility.
Mortgage escrow customer Tax statement, lender disbursement and county payment posting. Verify the lender’s payment before submitting another transaction.
Remodeling homeowner Current building value, permit, improvement scope and completion date. File the three-year improvement application before completion.
Fire or flood victim Damage date, photographs, insurance records, repair reports and prior assessment. File the destroyed-property application within three years.
Title or lien researcher Names, Auditor File Number, recording date, deed, mortgage, lien and release. Use the Auditor index and obtain a certified copy when required.

Pierce County Property Offices and Contact Details

Assessor-Treasurer Pierce County Annex
2401 S. 35th Street, Room 142
Tacoma, WA 98409
253-798-6111
Monday–Friday, 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
Board of Equalization 2401 S. 35th Street, Room 176
Tacoma, WA 98409
253-798-7415
Petition filing by mail or hand delivery
Auditor Recording Department 2401 S. 35th Street, Room 200
Tacoma, WA 98409
253-798-7440
Monday–Friday, 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
Finance payment office 1501 Market Street, Suite 120
Tacoma, WA 98402
Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–4 p.m.
Finance payment questions: 253-798-7554
Foreclosure Department 2401 S. 35th Street, Room 142
Tacoma, WA 98409
253-798-2728
Obtain a current redemption calculation before paying.
Summer counter schedule: The Assessor-Treasurer front counter is closed from noon to 1 p.m. during June, July and August, although phone lines remain open.
First Thursday: The Assessor-Treasurer office opens at 9:30 a.m. on the first Thursday of each month for staff training.
Auditor appointments: Appointments are recommended for recording and real-estate services. Walk-in standby tickets are limited by daily capacity.

Pierce County Property Search Problems and Fixes

Problem Practical fix Correct office
Parcel search returns no result Enter all ten digits, including leading zeroes, without extra punctuation. Assessor-Treasurer
Address search fails Use the street number and main street name or search by parcel. Assessor-Treasurer
Taxpayer name is outdated Verify the deed and Auditor File Number, then file the name-change request. Auditor, then Assessor-Treasurer
Building information is wrong Gather permits, plans, measurements, photographs and construction dates. Assessor-Treasurer
Value decreased but tax did not Review the levy rate, voter-approved measures and total tax-code-area value. Assessor-Treasurer
Tax statement never arrived Search ATIP or request a replacement statement before the due date. Assessor-Treasurer
Mortgage payment is missing Compare the lender disbursement with the county payment history. Lender and Assessor-Treasurer
Online payment is not posted Wait up to three business days, verify with the bank and retain the confirmation. Payment processor and Assessor-Treasurer
Appeal based only on percentage increase Replace percentage arguments with comparable sales and market-value evidence. Board of Equalization
Cannot find a lien by parcel Search the Auditor index by party name, recording date and document number. County Auditor
Need a complete title search Use a title company or attorney; the county public search is not a title opinion. Private title professional
Senior exemption disappeared Check renewal cycle, income, occupancy, ownership and reported status changes. Assessor-Treasurer
Taxes are three years delinquent Call the Foreclosure Department for the current redemption amount immediately. Assessor-Treasurer Foreclosure
Address is wrong inside a city Contact the responsible city addressing office, then update the county record. City and Assessor-Treasurer
“I need help with Pierce County parcel __________. The property address is __________, the taxpayer name is __________, and my issue concerns the 2026 assessment, 2026 tax bill, exemption, payment, recorded document or appeal. Please confirm the correct form, deadline and supporting documents.”
Official Pierce County action routes

Final Property Search and Tax Action Center

Prepare the ten-digit parcel number, property address, taxpayer name, assessment year, tax year, Auditor File Number and supporting documents before opening an official system.

Search Property and Taxes Review parcel data, values, sales, tax installments and payment history. Prepare Assessment Appeal Download the correct petition and file by the controlling deadline. Apply for Tax Exemption Check income, age, disability, residence and documentation rules. Search Recorded Documents Find deeds, mortgages, liens, releases, covenants and maps.
Title-specific answers

Pierce County Property Assessor Search and Tax Records FAQs

1. How do I search Pierce County property records?

Open the official Assessor-Treasurer Information Portal and search by the complete ten-digit parcel number, property address or taxpayer name. Verify the parcel, situs address, legal description, assessment year, land value, improvement value and tax-code area before using the record.

2. Is the Pierce County Assessor separate from the Treasurer?

No. Pierce County has a combined elected Assessor-Treasurer. The office values property, maintains parcel records, calculates levy rates, issues tax statements, collects property taxes and administers exemptions, deferrals and delinquent-tax processes.

3. What is the difference between a 2026 assessment and 2026 property taxes?

The tax statement payable during 2026 is based on the property’s 2025 assessed value. The newly released 2026 assessment will generally be used to calculate property taxes payable in 2027 after taxing-district levies are certified.

4. When is the Pierce County 2026 property-value appeal deadline?

Pierce County’s current countywide revaluation guidance identifies August 25, 2026 as the appeal deadline. The general rule is 60 days from the value-notice mailing date or July 1 of the assessment year, whichever is later. Use the deadline printed on the notice.

5. When are Pierce County property taxes due in 2026?

Full payment or the first half was due April 30, 2026. Taxpayers who paid the first half owe the second half by Monday, November 2, 2026 because the normal October 31 date falls on Saturday.

6. What are the Pierce County online property-tax payment fees?

The current published processor fees are 2.35% for credit-card payments, $3.50 for each debit-card payment and $0.50 for each electronic-check payment. The county tax account may take up to three business days to reflect an electronic payment.

7. How much interest applies to late Pierce County property taxes?

Residential property with one to four units is charged 0.75% monthly interest, equal to 9% annually. Other property is charged 1% monthly interest and can receive a 3% penalty on June 1 plus an additional 8% penalty on December 1.

8. Who qualifies for the Pierce County senior or disability property-tax exemption?

The current program generally requires the applicant to be at least 61 by the end of the prior year or unable to engage in gainful employment because of a disability, own and occupy the principal residence for more than six months each year and have combined disposable income of $64,000 or less.

9. How do I change the owner name or mailing address on a Pierce County parcel?

Submit the county Name and/or Address Change Request Form with every affected parcel number. A name change requires supporting material and a recorded-document number. A mailing-address form cannot transfer legal ownership; ownership changes generally require a recorded deed.

10. Where do I search Pierce County deeds and liens?

Use the Pierce County Auditor’s Recorded Documents system. Search by party name, recording number and recording-date range. Deed and mortgage images are generally available online from 1984 forward, while liens and some privacy-sensitive records are index-only.

Official Sources and Editorial Verification

Assessor-Treasurer Current elected office, ATIP access, contacts, hours, exemptions, tax and assessment services. ATIP Property Portal Parcel, address, taxpayer, assessment, sales, taxes and payment information. Board of Equalization Appeal deadlines, forms, evidence, filing checklist and hearing information. Tax Bills and Payments Mail, counter, drop-box, foreclosure and payment-statement instructions. Senior and Disability Exemption Income tiers, qualification, documents, renewals and online application. Auditor Recorded Documents Deeds, liens, mortgages, maps, document images, certified copies and office details.
What was checked: Current elected officials, ATIP routes, 2026 valuation trends, 2026 and 2027 assessment-tax timing, August 25 appeal deadline, April and November payment dates, electronic fees, delinquent interest, exemption income bands, deferral rules, office schedules, name changes, recorded-document access, copy fees, Owner Alert and 2026 foreclosure dates.

CountyPropertyAppraiser.org is an independent informational website. It is not affiliated with the Pierce County Assessor-Treasurer, Pierce County Board of Equalization, Pierce County Auditor, Pierce County Finance Department, Washington Department of Revenue, payment processors or any Pierce County taxing district.

Property ownership, assessed values, tax-code areas, levy rates, exemptions, income thresholds, appeal dates, balances, interest, processor fees, elected officials, forms, office schedules and portal interfaces can change. Confirm time-sensitive information with the responsible official office before paying, filing, buying property, recording a document or taking legal action.

Last reviewed: August 6, 2026.

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Find the Correct County Office

Property Appraiser, Tax Collector, Clerk, GIS, and VAB offices do different jobs. Pick your task below.

Quick rule: Property Appraiser = value, records, parcel details, exemptions. Tax Collector = bill and payment. Clerk/Recorder = deeds and recorded documents. VAB = formal value disputes.

Official Property Search Helper

Use this when a county article tells you to search by owner, address, parcel number, folio, PCN, STRAP, or alternate key.

Search tip: If address search fails, try only the house number and main street name. Avoid typing Street, Avenue, Road, Drive, unit numbers, or punctuation unless the official portal requires it.

Homestead Exemption Readiness Check

This helps homeowners prepare before filing through the official county Property Appraiser website.

Important: This is not an eligibility decision. The official county Property Appraiser decides approval, required documents, late filing options, and exemption status.

TRIM Notice & Value Review Helper

Use this to organize your questions before calling the Property Appraiser or preparing an appeal.

Your preparation checklist

Value term Simple meaning
Market value The appraiser’s estimate of the property’s value as of the assessment date.
Assessed value The value after limits or caps may be applied.
Exemptions Approved reductions such as homestead or other exemptions.
Taxable value The value used by taxing authorities after exemptions.

Property Tax Bill Direction Helper

The Property Appraiser values property, but the Tax Collector usually handles the actual bill and payment.

Florida timing reminder: Many Florida tax bills are mailed around November and become delinquent if unpaid after March 31. Always verify exact dates, discounts, and payment fees with the official county Tax Collector.

County Office Call Script Generator

Generate a simple call or email script so you can ask the right office the right question.