Pierce County Tax Collector: Pay Property Tax & Office Hours
If you are searching for the Pierce County Tax Collector, the Washington office you usually need is the Pierce County Assessor-Treasurer. It handles property assessment and major property-tax account functions, while Pierce County Finance also accepts tax payments.
Use this page to find the official parcel search, compare payment methods and fees, check Tacoma office hours, understand the 2026 payment calendar, and route assessment, exemption, delinquency or payment-posting questions to the right office.
2401 S. 35th St., Room 142, Tacoma, WA 98409.
Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
253-798-6111 for Assessor-Treasurer questions.
Due Monday, November 2, 2026 because October 31 falls on a weekend.
Automated system: 253-798-3333. Have the parcel number ready.
How to Pay Pierce County Property Tax
Pierce County provides several ways to pay property taxes: online, by automated phone system, by mail, at the Assessor-Treasurer office, or through the Finance cashier. The best method depends on whether you need immediate account help, are paying close to a deadline, or have a property already involved in foreclosure.
Search the official Assessor-Treasurer property account, confirm the parcel and tax year, then continue to the electronic payment option.
Call the automated tax payment system at 253-798-3333 and have the parcel number available.
Mail a check with identifying account information or visit one of the two Tacoma payment locations listed below.
Online payment steps
Pierce County Online Property Tax Payment Fees
Electronic payments are processed through an outside vendor. Pierce County states that the vendor fee is separate from the property tax itself, so compare the payment method before finalizing a transaction.
| Method | Published fee | Practical note |
|---|---|---|
| Credit card | 2.35% of the tax payment | The processing company collects the fee; it is not retained by Pierce County. |
| Debit card | $3.50 per payment | Review the checkout total before authorizing payment. |
| E-check | $0.50 per payment | Verify the routing and account information carefully before submission. |
Pierce County Tax Office Hours, Address & Phone
The Assessor-Treasurer and Pierce County Finance both accept property-tax payments, but their addresses and public hours are different. Choose the Assessor-Treasurer when you also need help with parcel records, assessed value, exemption questions or account research.
2401 S. 35th St., Room 142
Tacoma, WA 98409
Phone: 253-798-6111
Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
First Thursday: The office states that it opens at 9:30 a.m. on the first Thursday of each month for staff training.
Tacoma, WA 98402
Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
Real-property information: 253-798-8678
Payment/refund status: 253-798-7554
Pierce County Property Tax Due Dates for 2026
Pierce County’s standard schedule places the first-half property-tax deadline on April 30 and the second-half deadline on October 31 when the tax has not already been paid in full. Because October 31 falls on a weekend in 2026, the county’s current FAQ lists the 2026 second-half deadline as Monday, November 2, 2026.
Owners whose taxes are paid through a mortgage lender should check their escrow account before making a separate payment. Pierce County’s April 2026 reminder notes that the April payment deadline does not operate the same way for owners whose lender is responsible for sending the tax payment.
How to Find a Pierce County Property Tax Bill or Parcel
The official Assessor-Treasurer property search is the safest starting point for checking the current bill, parcel information and tax status. A parcel number is the strongest identifier because street addresses and ownership names can change or return multiple results.
If the payment does not appear yet
Do not immediately submit a second payment. Electronic payments can take up to three business days to appear on the Assessor-Treasurer website, and mailed payments can take longer during high-volume periods around April/May and October/November.
For payment or refund status, Pierce County Finance lists 253-798-7554. Have the parcel number and proof of payment ready so staff can check the account without starting from only an address.
Late Tax, Failed Payment or Foreclosure Question
Check the bank or card account and the Pierce County parcel record before retrying. A confirmation alone does not prove that funds successfully settled.
A delinquent balance can include interest or other legally required charges. Use the current official parcel balance rather than an old paper amount.
Allow for processing time, especially near major due dates. Then contact payment/refund status with the parcel number, mailing date and check information.
Do not assume normal online, drop-box or electronic payment rules still apply. Pierce County specifically directs foreclosure-related payments through the Assessor-Treasurer office.
Payment Problem or Assessment Problem?
The Pierce County office combines the Assessor and Treasurer functions, but the type of question still matters. Paying a bill does not correct an assessed value, and disputing value is different from disputing whether a payment posted.
| Question | Best starting point | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Current tax bill or balance | Assessor-Treasurer parcel search | Shows the property account and current tax information. |
| Payment not posted | Finance payment/refund status | Finance processes many property-tax payments and can research posting status. |
| Assessed value looks wrong | Assessor-Treasurer assessment staff | Assessment disputes concern property value, not merely collection. |
| Senior or disability relief | Assessor-Treasurer exemption program | Eligibility requires a separate application and supporting information. |
| Delinquent or foreclosure balance | Assessor-Treasurer | Special payoff and payment restrictions may apply. |
Property Tax Exemptions and Deferrals in Pierce County
Pierce County administers several property-tax exemption and deferral programs allowed under Washington law. These include programs for qualifying seniors and people with disabilities as well as programs involving current-use land, destroyed property, certain farm machinery, historic property, nonprofit property and other specialized situations.
Senior and disability program
For 2026, Pierce County’s outreach materials describe income, ownership, residency, age or disability requirements for the senior and people-with-disabilities exemption. Eligibility is not automatic simply because a homeowner reaches a certain age, and applicants may need identification, income records and additional documents depending on their circumstances.
Paying Pierce County Property Tax by Mail or in Person
Mailing address
Tacoma, WA 98411-6621
Include the property-tax remittance stub when available. If the stub is not included, Pierce County instructs taxpayers to include the parcel number so the payment can be applied to the correct account.
Before sending a check
Pierce County’s 2026 April reminder advised taxpayers mailing close to the deadline to allow several days and to make sure the mailing receives a qualifying postmark. When timing is critical, confirm the current county instruction instead of assuming the date you place an envelope in a mailbox will control.
Official Pierce County Property Tax Links
Property-tax search, assessment information, account help, forms, exemptions, appeals and office contact.
Open official Assessor-Treasurer pageOfficial card, debit and e-check guidance, vendor fees, payment confirmation and posting information.
Review electronic payment informationFinance cashier, mailing address, in-person payment routes and property-tax contact numbers.
Open Treasury and BankingOfficial Pierce County programs for qualifying property owners and specialized property types.
View tax-relief programsPierce County Tax Collector FAQ
What office is the Pierce County Tax Collector in Washington?
People searching for the Pierce County Tax Collector in Washington generally need the Pierce County Assessor-Treasurer. The main office is at 2401 S. 35th St., Room 142, Tacoma, WA 98409. Pierce County Finance also accepts property-tax payments.
What are the Pierce County Assessor-Treasurer office hours?
Regular public hours are Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The office states that it opens at 9:30 a.m. on the first Thursday of each month for staff training.
When is the second half of Pierce County property tax due in 2026?
The regular second-half date is October 31, but Pierce County lists Monday, November 2, 2026 as the 2026 deadline because October 31 falls on a weekend.
How do I pay Pierce County property taxes online?
Start with the official Pierce County Assessor-Treasurer property search, locate the correct parcel, confirm the tax year and amount due, then choose the electronic payment option. Credit card, debit card and e-check payments carry the vendor fees published by the county.
What are the Pierce County online property-tax payment fees?
The county currently lists a 2.35% fee for credit-card payments, $3.50 per debit-card payment and $0.50 per e-check payment. Review the official payment page and checkout total before submitting because fees can change.
What phone number do I call about Pierce County property taxes?
Call the Assessor-Treasurer at 253-798-6111 for general property-tax and assessment questions. The automated property-tax payment system is 253-798-3333.
Where do I mail a Pierce County property-tax payment?
The county lists Pierce County Finance, P.O. Box 11621, Tacoma, WA 98411-6621. Include the remittance stub or clearly identify the parcel number.
What should I do if my Pierce County property-tax payment is not showing?
First verify that the transaction succeeded with your bank or card company. Electronic payments may take up to three business days to appear on the Assessor-Treasurer website. For payment or refund status, Pierce County Finance lists 253-798-7554.
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