Pierce County Property Tax Calculator
Pierce County uses the same budget-based levy system found across Washington: taxing districts set a total levy amount within a statutory growth limit, then divide it across the district's assessed value. The Pierce County Assessor-Treasurer's office handles both the annual valuation and, unusually, tax collection under one roof. Line up Pierce County above with a home value to see how the estimate shakes out.
Annual Property Tax
$4,466Monthly (Escrow)
$372Effective Rate
0.85%Pierce County's effective rate (0.85%) is 12% higher than the Washington average (0.75%).
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0.85%
Vs. Washington Average
12% higher
Washington National Rank
#30 of 51
1 = highest statewide rate
County Median Home Value
$526,600
Estimated Annual Tax (Median Home)
$4,466
Monthly Equivalent
$372
Property tax in Pierce County, Washington
- The Pierce County Assessor-Treasurer combines valuation and tax collection in a single office, unlike most counties that split the two functions.
- Washington law limits how much a taxing district's total levy budget can grow year over year, regardless of assessed-value trends.
- Because levies are budget-based, your rate tracks the total assessed value across the entire taxing district, not merely your own parcel.
- Owners can appeal an assessed value they believe is too high to the county Board of Equalization.
Other large Washington counties
Effective rate = aggregate real-estate taxes paid ÷ aggregate home value (ACS 2024 5-year).
| County | Effective Rate | Median Home Value |
|---|---|---|
| King County | 0.76% | $859,900 |
| Snohomish County | 0.72% | $696,000 |
| Garfield County | 0.96% | $239,200 |
| Walla Walla County | 0.85% | $408,900 |
| Thurston County | 0.82% | $480,300 |
| Cowlitz County | 0.81% | $397,500 |
| Yakima County | 0.79% | $310,100 |
See property tax across every county in Washington at the Washington property tax calculator , or check your Washington income tax with the Washington income tax calculator .
Frequently asked questions
How is property tax calculated in Pierce County?
The Pierce County Assessor-Treasurer fixes your assessed value, and taxing districts overlapping your parcel carve their statutorily capped levy budgets across the district's total assessed value to land on a rate. That rate then multiplies your specific assessed figure to produce your bill.
How do I appeal my Pierce County assessment?
Take your appeal to the county Board of Equalization by the date printed on your valuation notice, using recent sales comparisons or similar records to argue for a lower figure.
Does Pierce County offer a homestead exemption?
Washington has no general homestead exemption, but qualifying senior citizens, veterans, and disabled homeowners can apply for a property tax exemption program that reduces or freezes what they owe.
Why does Pierce County combine the assessor and treasurer roles?
It's a structural choice some Washington counties make to handle both valuation and tax collection under a single elected office, which can simplify things for taxpayers dealing with one office for both assessment questions and bill payment rather than two separate departments.
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