Find Property Tax Records in Lacey

Lacey property tax records are managed by the Thurston County Assessor and Thurston County Treasurer. Property owners in Lacey can look up parcel values, view tax bills, and find recorded documents through county systems. The Assessor handles valuations for all 112,000 parcels in Thurston County, and the Treasurer collects taxes for every taxing district in the area. This page explains how to search Lacey property tax records, what tax rates apply, what exemptions are available, and where to find recorded property documents.

Thurston County Assessor and Lacey Properties

The Thurston County Assessor's Office sets the assessed value for all Lacey properties. By law, assessed values reflect market conditions as of January 1 of each year. The office manages data on approximately 112,000 parcels in Thurston County and updates values annually based on sales and market activity.

In 2025, Lacey's total assessed value reached $13.2 billion, a 6.1% increase from the prior year. New construction contributed $288.5 million of that growth and generated an additional $209,284 in property taxes for the city. The median single-family home sale price in Thurston County rose modestly to $516,000 during the 2024-2025 period.

The Assessor's office is located at 2000 Lakeridge Drive SW, Building 1, Room 128, Olympia, WA 98502. Hours are 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday. You can reach them at 360-867-2200. For questions about a specific value, email ValueInquiry@co.thurston.wa.us. For exemption questions, email AsrInfo@co.thurston.wa.us.

The office has received the Certificate of Excellence in Assessment Administration from the International Association of Assessing Officers, recertified in 2020. That certification means the office meets professional standards for accuracy and fairness in valuation work. If you believe your assessed value does not match market conditions, you can contact the office and ask for a review.

A+ Parcel Search for Lacey Properties

The Thurston County Assessor provides the A+ Parcel Search tool for free online property lookups. You can search by 11-digit parcel number, owner name, or street address. The results show ownership, value reports, property history, neighborhood sales, and property characteristics.

To search by address, enter the street number and street name only. Do not include a direction prefix or suffix like "SW" or "Ave." To search by owner name, enter the last name first, then first name. Double-click a result to open the full parcel report. From there, you can view detailed tabs for ownership, improvements, sales history, and tax data.

Thurston County publishes a property tax breakdown to help Lacey residents understand how their tax bill is split among different districts.

The A+ system is maintained and updated continuously by the Assessor. General data including ownership, location, characteristics, legal descriptions, and sales does not require a formal public records request to access. The system also includes a feedback button where you can report data inconsistencies.

The sample tax statement shows how assessed values and levy rates are applied to calculate the total tax owed for Lacey properties.

Page two of the sample statement breaks out levy rates for each taxing district that applies to Lacey parcels.

Lacey Property Tax Rates and Distribution

The total property tax rate in Lacey for 2025 is $10.37 per $1,000 of assessed value. The City of Lacey receives only $0.73 per $1,000 of that total, which is about 7% of what you pay. The remaining 93% goes to other taxing districts.

Here is how the 2025 rate breaks down across districts:

• Washington State school levy
• North Thurston Public Schools local levy
• Lacey Fire District #3
• Medic One emergency services
• Timberland Library
• Thurston County general fund
• Port of Olympia
• Public Utility District #1

For a home assessed at $500,000, the City receives roughly $365 per year from your tax payment. That money funds day-to-day city operations including police, public works, and parks. The City is permitted by state law to levy up to $3.60 per $1,000 minus applicable library and fire district rates. Lacey's general levy is well within that cap.

The City determines its levy each year by calculating the 1% allowable increase and adjusting for new construction, annexations, and any refunds. The county assessor certifies values, and the county treasurer distributes tax collections monthly to all taxing districts, including the City of Lacey. Tax bills go out twice a year, with the first installment due April 30 and the second due October 31. Taxes become a lien on the property on January 1 of each year.

Note: The City also levies a 9.7% sales tax on purchases made in Lacey. The city's share of that rate is 0.85%, with an additional 0.20% going to the Lacey Transportation Benefit District.

Thurston County GeoData Center

The Thurston County GeoData Center provides mapping and spatial data for Lacey and all of Thurston County. Services include online map viewers, property lookup tools, and downloadable data sets. The center maintains the parcel GIS layer built from the county's ASCEND and SIGMA databases, which are the same systems used by the Assessor.

The parcels feature class is updated daily through an automated process. You can request property tax roll data in Microsoft Access format, which includes parcel numbers, addresses, ownership, values, structural data, sales, and property taxes. To request a data set, call 360-754-4594, fax 360-786-5215, or email geodata@co.thurston.wa.us. Walk-in hours at 2000 Lakeridge Dr. SW, Olympia, WA 98502 are 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM.

Recorded Documents for Lacey Properties

The Thurston County Auditor's Recording Division maintains deeds, mortgages, liens, easements, plats, surveys, and other recorded documents for Lacey properties. The online index is free and covers documents going back to the 1850s. Viewable document types include deeds, easements, releases, resolutions, UCC filings, and real estate contracts.

To get copies, you can visit in person at 3000 Pacific Ave SE, Olympia, WA 98501, call 360-786-5405, or email TCAuditor@co.thurston.wa.us. Plain photocopies cost $1.00 per page. Certified copies are $3.00 for the first page and $1.00 for each additional page. Credit and debit card payments carry a $2.00 or 2.3% service charge, whichever is higher. Map searches can be done by auditor file number, volume and page, plat name, or map case number.

The Auditor balances public access with privacy by limiting which document types are viewable online. Documents that may contain sensitive personal data are not made available through the online viewer.

City of Lacey Finance Department

The City of Lacey Finance Department is responsible for the city's budget, levy adoption, and financial reporting. The Finance office is at 420 College St SE, Lacey, WA 98503-1238. The city's General Fund budgets property tax revenue at approximately $8.16 million for 2024, with an additional $30,000 budgeted for delinquent collections.

Property and sales tax together make up nearly 50% of all city tax revenue. The city also collects utility taxes at a 6% rate on electric, phone, natural gas, water, sewer, solid waste, stormwater, and cable services. Business and Occupation taxes can be filed online if no payment is due. Questions about B&O taxes go to BandOTaxes@cityoflacey.org or 360-486-8730.

Thurston County Property Tax Records

Lacey is in Thurston County. The Assessor, Treasurer, and Auditor for Thurston County handle all property tax functions for Lacey parcels. For more resources and a full county overview, visit the Thurston County page.

View Thurston County Property Tax Records

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