Pierce County, WA Property Tax Calculator
Pierce County homeowners pay a median $4,770 a year in property tax, 0.91% of a median $526,600 home: above Washington's 0.81% but below the national 0.94%.
Property tax in Pierce County by home value, at 0.91%
| Home value | A year | A month |
|---|---|---|
| $200,000 | $1,812 | $151 |
| $300,000 | $2,718 | $227 |
| $400,000 | $3,624 | $302 |
| $500,000 | $4,530 | $378 |
| $750,000 | $6,795 | $566 |
| $1,000,000 | $9,060 | $755 |
Pierce County against Washington and the US
| Effective rate | Median tax | Median home value | Median household income | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pierce County | 0.91% | $4,770 | $526,600 | $99,564 |
| Washington | 0.81% | $4,556 | $564,600 | $98,141 |
| United States | 0.94% | $3,119 | $332,700 | $80,734 |
How this calculator works
Median real estate taxes paid ÷ median home value in Pierce County, from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates. The calculator starts at the county's median home value and rate.
What it assumes
- Cities, school districts and special districts within the county levy different rates, so bills vary within it.
- Survey figures cover 2020 to 2024 and lag recent reassessments.
Questions people ask
What is the property tax rate in Pierce County?
The effective rate is 0.91%: a median $4,770 a year on a median $526,600 home. That's the 1st highest of the 21 Washington counties we cover.
How much is property tax on a $400,000 house in Pierce County?
About $3,624 a year, $302 a month, at the county's effective rate, before any exemption.
How does Pierce County compare with the rest of Washington?
Its rate is above the state's 0.81%. Across Washington, covered counties range from 0.67% to 0.91%.
How do I lower my Pierce County property tax?
Apply for every exemption you qualify for, such as a homestead exemption, and appeal your assessment if it is higher than comparable homes sold nearby; the county assessor explains the deadlines.
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