Pierce County, WA Property Taxes (2026)

Pierce County owners pay a median of $4,555 a year on a median home value of $484,400, an effective rate of 0.94%. That's the 1st-highest rate of 39 Washington counties with Census data, above the Washington county median of 0.79%.

Updated October 2026 · Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023)

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Effective tax rate

0.94%

1st highest of 39 in WA

Median annual bill

$4,555

~$380/month

Median home value

$484,400

Washington county median

0.79%

Effective rate

What a protest could save you in Pierce County

Enter the market value from your appraisal notice. We apply Pierce County's 0.94% effective rate and a 10–15% reduction, the typical range for successful protests.

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Est. annual tax
$4,553
Savings at 10–15% off
$455–$683
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Pierce County vs. Washington vs. U.S. property tax rates

Pierce County0.94%
Washington county median0.79%
U.S. county median0.84%

Key stat: Pierce County's effective property tax rate is 0.94%, vs. 0.79% for the median Washington county and 0.84% for the median U.S. county. It ranks 1st of 39 in Washington. Effective rate = median tax bill ÷ median home value, so it already reflects typical exemptions. (Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023))

How to appeal your property taxes in Pierce County

  1. 1

    Review your assessment notice

    Check the assessed value from the Pierce County Assessor. Compare it to recent sales of similar homes nearby.

  2. 2

    File your appeal before the deadline

    The Pierce County deadline is July 1 or 60 days after notice. Missing it means waiting until the next assessment year.

  3. 3

    Gather evidence

    Recent comparable sales, photos of condition issues, repair estimates or an independent appraisal.

  4. 4

    Present your case

    Submit evidence or attend a hearing with the County Assessor.

  5. 5

    Get your decision

    If you win, your assessed value and bill go down. On a $4,555 bill, 10–15% off is $456–$683 a year.

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Property tax exemptions in Washington

Washington homeowners may qualify for exemptions that reduce taxable value. Check with the Pierce County Assessor for amounts.

Homestead exemption

For your primary residence. Reduces the value used to calculate your bill.

Senior / over-65

Many states add an exemption or freeze for owners 65 and older.

Disability

For homeowners with qualifying disabilities, often similar to the over-65 benefit.

Veterans

Disabled veterans may get partial or full exemptions depending on rating.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the property tax rate in Pierce County, Washington?
The median effective property tax rate in Pierce County is 0.94%: a median annual bill of $4,555 on a median home value of $484,400. That's the 1st-highest rate of 39 Washington counties with Census data. Your own rate depends on which city, school district and special districts you're in. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023).
How much are property taxes in Pierce County?
The median Pierce County property tax bill is $4,555 a year, about $380 a month, compared with a Washington county median of $2,860.
What is the deadline to appeal property taxes in Pierce County?
The deadline to appeal in Pierce County is July 1 or 60 days after notice. Missing it means waiting until the next assessment cycle.
Is Pierce County a high property tax area?
Pierce County's 0.94% effective rate is above the Washington county median of 0.79% and above the U.S. county median of 0.84%. That's the 1st-highest rate of 39 Washington counties with Census data.
Can TaxDrop help lower my Pierce County property taxes?
TaxDrop analyzes your property against local comparable sales and helps you appeal your assessment.

Property taxes in nearby counties

Thurston County

Rate: 0.90%

Median bill: $4,043

King County

Rate: 0.84%

Median bill: $6,785

Lewis County

Rate: 0.71%

Median bill: $2,433

Kitsap County

Rate: 0.80%

Median bill: $4,030

Mason County

Rate: 0.75%

Median bill: $2,833

Cowlitz County

Rate: 0.81%

Median bill: $2,988

Kittitas County

Rate: 0.71%

Median bill: $3,255

Skamania County

Rate: 0.72%

Median bill: $3,380

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