Pierce County Property Assessor 2026: Search & Tax Records

Parcel number: Use this first if you have a tax statement, value notice, deed, or prior search result. It is the cleanest way to match property, tax, and appeal records.

Property address: Search with the street number and core street name first. Remove apartment, unit, punctuation, or suffix text if the search fails.

Payment amount: Use the property tax payment portal or Tax Bills & Payments page for amounts due, statements, and payment instructions.

Recorded document: Use the Auditor’s recorded documents page when you need deeds, maps, easements, mortgage documents, or certified copies.

You can use the property tax payment lookup or call the Automated Tax and Value Information System at 253-798-3333.

For general Assessor-Treasurer tax questions, call 253-798-6111 with your parcel number ready.

Use the official Assessor-Treasurer Information Portal for online payment. Confirm parcel number, amount, and tax year before submitting payment.

For most payments, make checks payable to Pierce County and mail to Pierce County Finance, P.O. Box 11621, Tacoma, WA 98411-6621.

Payments may be made at the Assessor-Treasurer Office, 2401 S. 35th St., Room 142, Tacoma, WA 98409.

If a payment still has not posted by the end of May for first-half taxes or end of November for second-half taxes, contact Finance at 253-798-7554 with your parcel number.

Mailed: Property tax statements are mailed during February each year.

$50 or less: Full payment is due by April 30.

Over $50: First-half payment may be paid by April 30 without late penalty.

Balance: Second-half payment may be paid by October 31 without late penalty.

For residential properties with 1–4 units, interest is charged on late charges beginning May 1 under the county’s published rules.

Other properties may have interest and penalty rules beginning May 1, with additional penalties later in the year.

Use for: tax payment, value appeal, office calls, recorded document matching, and accurate property lookup.

Use for: confirming the physical parcel. Do not confuse it with mailing address.

Use for: public record review and statement routing. Update name/address through official Pierce County forms when needed.

Use for: checking property characteristics before filing an appeal. Many value concerns start with incorrect property data.

Use for: understanding value used for tax calculation. Pierce County appeals guidance says property must generally be valued at true and fair value unless otherwise provided by law.

Use for: avoiding old-year confusion. Value notices and tax statements do not always refer to the same year.

Use for: comparable sale review, value appeal preparation, and market context.

Use for: deeper deed or document research through the Auditor, not as a replacement for official recorded document search.

Your Value Change Notice, parcel number, your estimate of value, and the specific reasons you believe the assessment is excessive.

Comparable sales, recent appraisals, repair estimates, contractor bids, market evidence, and proof of incorrect property characteristics.

Examples can include blocked views, leaking roof, repair needs, or purchase price lower than assessed value if supported by evidence.

Saying “my taxes are too high” is not enough. The appeal must focus on assessed value and evidence of market value or property data error.

Use the official Pierce County exemption page if you are a senior citizen and want to review eligibility and application steps.

Persons with disabilities may qualify under state program rules. Review official requirements and submit complete documentation.

Veterans and qualifying surviving spouses may have exemption or deferral options depending on state and county rules.

A deferral is not the same as exemption. It may delay payment under specific rules rather than permanently remove the tax.

Land, buildings, manufactured homes, structures, and permanent improvements attached to privately owned land.

Tangible business assets with physical existence. Some property types are excluded under state law.

Pierce County provides business personal property eFile, filing options, instructions, and owner requirement resources.

Do not search only residential parcel records if your question is about taxable business assets or personal property filing.

Search the parcel: Confirm parcel number, address, owner information, assessed value, and property characteristics.

Check tax status: Review current tax balance and payment history through the official payment portal.

Check recorded deed: Use the Auditor recorded document search if deed timing or ownership proof matters.

Update mailing address: Use official name and address change resources if tax statements are going to the wrong address.

Review exemption options: Check whether senior, disability, veteran, or deferral programs may apply.

Save all records: Keep tax statement, parcel number, payment receipt, deed record, and value notice together.

Best for: parcel search, property values, tax payments, exemptions, deferrals, appeals, tax status, and property tax questions.

Phone: 253-798-6111

Automated tax/value info: 253-798-3333

Address: 2401 S. 35th St., Room 142, Tacoma, WA 98409

Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.

Best for: lost payments after the county’s recommended monitoring period.

Phone: 253-798-7554

Mailing address for most payments: Pierce County Finance, P.O. Box 11621, Tacoma, WA 98411-6621

Best for: deeds, maps, recorded documents, certified copies, and recording questions.

Phone: 253-798-7440

Address: 2401 S. 35th St., Room 200, Tacoma, WA 98409

Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.

Value problem: Assessor-Treasurer.

Tax payment: Assessor-Treasurer or Finance.

Deed copy: Auditor Recording.

Appeal deadline: Board of Equalization / appeal resources.