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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%.
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Property tax in Pierce County by home value, at 0.91%
| Home value | A year | A month |
|---|---|---|
| $260,000 | $2,356 | $196 |
| $390,000 | $3,533 | $294 |
| $530,000 | $4,802 | $400 |
| $790,000 | $7,157 | $596 |
| $1,050,000 | $9,513 | $793 |
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.
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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