Find Property Tax Records in Puyallup
Puyallup property tax records are administered by Pierce County through the Assessor-Treasurer's office in Tacoma. That office handles assessment, billing, and collection for all real and personal property in Puyallup. You can search parcel values, pay taxes, and view delinquency records online through the county's web tools. Tax statements go out in February each year, with the first half due April 30 and the second half due October 31. This page walks you through how to find and access your Puyallup property tax records and what resources are available if you need help with your tax bill.
Puyallup Overview
Pierce County Assessor-Treasurer and Puyallup Records
The Pierce County Assessor-Treasurer's office is the single agency that handles both property valuation and tax collection for Puyallup. This combined office is located at 2401 South 35th Street, Room 142, Tacoma, WA 98409. You can reach the office at (253) 798-6111 for information on tax amounts, payment status, or property values.
Property tax statements are mailed in February each year. Not receiving a statement does not excuse a taxpayer from paying on time or from owing interest and penalties. If you did not get your statement, you can look up what you owe through the county's online portal. The Assessor-Treasurer's website at piercecountywa.gov is the central resource for Puyallup property tax matters.
The Pierce County Assessor-Treasurer's site provides access to property values and payment information for Puyallup parcels.
The Assessor-Treasurer's website is the main gateway for searching Puyallup assessed values, reviewing your tax statement, and finding payment options.
Puyallup Property Tax Payments
The Pierce County Tax Bills and Payments page explains all payment options for Puyallup property owners. Tax checks must be made payable to Pierce County. Mail payments with your remittance stub to Pierce County Finance, P.O. Box 11621, Tacoma, WA 98411-6621. A drop box is available at the Assessor-Treasurer's office at 2401 South 35th Street for after-hours payments.
If the tax due on a parcel is $50 or less, the full amount is due by April 30. If it is more than $50, you may pay in two installments. The first half is due April 30 and the second half is due October 31. If you make a current-year payment after April 30 but before October 31, you can pay the first installment plus interest and penalties incurred. The second installment still comes due on October 31.
For residential properties with one to four units, interest on overdue 2023 and later taxes is 0.75% per month beginning May 1 on the full year's tax. For all other property types, interest is 1% per month from May 1. A 3% penalty is added on June 1 and an additional 8% penalty on December 1. Total penalties do not rise above 11%. Call the office at (253) 798-6111 to get the exact amount owed on any given payment date.
The Pierce County tax bills and payments page details all due dates, mailing addresses, and penalty rates for Puyallup property owners.
Use the county's payment guide to understand what your Puyallup tax statement shows and how to send your payment on time.
Mortgage companies must follow the same payment deadlines as individual taxpayers. They must pay all taxes, special assessments, and other charges on the parcels they service. Failure to pay on time results in the same interest and penalty charges as any other property owner.
Puyallup Parcel and Property Records Online
Pierce County provides several online tools for looking up Puyallup property records. The Parcel and Property Information page directs users to both the Assessor-Treasurer site for value and sales data and the Auditor's office for recorded documents. You can search for deeds, mortgages, liens, and plat maps through the Auditor's Real Property Search by name, parcel number, or legal description.
The City of Puyallup's own Parcel and Property Information page links to the Pierce County Assessor-Treasurer's website for property value and sales data. It also provides zoning verification letters, interactive web maps showing zoning and critical areas, and links to code enforcement resources. GIS maps cover zoning, critical areas including wetlands and streams, council districts, and city limits.
Pierce County's TreasureMap GIS tool gives Puyallup property owners an interactive map for looking up parcel boundaries, zoning, and environmental features.
The Pierce County parcel search tool lets you pull up any Puyallup address and view the current assessed value, ownership, and tax status in seconds.
Pierce County also maintains a GIS tool called TreasureMap at gis.co.pierce.wa.us. This tool displays property boundaries, zoning, environmental features, and infrastructure layers. You can search by address or parcel number and view the property in a map format. For recorded documents, certified copies cost $5 for the first page and $1 for each additional page.
Puyallup Property Tax Exemptions and School Levies
Limited-income individuals and people with disabilities may qualify for property tax relief, exemption, or deferral in Puyallup. The Pierce County Tax Exemptions Office handles applications and can be reached at (253) 798-2169. Income limits and eligibility requirements are outlined on the Assessor-Treasurer's website.
Property owners in Puyallup also pay school district levies that appear as separate line items on their tax statements. The Puyallup School District published its 2025 levy rates after Pierce County released official tax rates on January 9, 2025. The 2025 EP&O levy rate is $2.29 per $1,000. The 2015 bond rate is $1.05 and the 2024 capital levy rate is $0.85. A voter-approved capital levy at $4.14 per $1,000 will remain in effect for six years.
Note: School district levy rates apply only to parcels within school district boundaries. Puyallup property owners should check their individual tax statements to confirm which levies apply to their parcel.
Pierce County's ARMS property records system provides online access to property-related documents for Puyallup parcels.
The county's online records system lets you review assessed values, ownership, and tax history for any Puyallup parcel through a simple search.
Puyallup Property Records Available Online
Pierce County makes several categories of property-related records available online for Puyallup. The Records Available Online page lists what you can find and where. Property value and sales information comes from the Assessor-Treasurer. Parcel and property information is managed by Pierce County Planning and Public Works. Recorded documents including deeds, mortgages, liens, and plat maps come from the Auditor's office.
Delinquent taxes and foreclosure records are also maintained by the Assessor-Treasurer and available online. Tax Title Property records, which are properties the county has taken through foreclosure, are also accessible. Real property and mobile homes may be subject to advance tax collection, and taxes are a lien from the date of assessment regardless of ownership changes.
The Pierce County online records portal shows all property categories available for Puyallup searches, including delinquent tax listings.
Use the county's online records system to look up any Puyallup parcel, whether you need current assessed values, recorded documents, or delinquency status.
Pierce County Property Tax Records
Puyallup is in Pierce County, and all property tax administration for the city flows through Pierce County's Assessor-Treasurer. For a full overview of county-wide resources, search tools, and exemption programs, visit the Pierce County property tax records page.
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