Find Property Tax Records in South Hill
South Hill property tax records are managed entirely by Pierce County. South Hill is an unincorporated census-designated place, meaning it has no municipal government and no city-level property tax levy. All assessment, billing, and collection of South Hill property taxes is handled by the Pierce County Assessor-Treasurer. To search any South Hill parcel, use the county's online ATIP portal or call the Assessor-Treasurer's Office at (253) 798-6111.
South Hill Overview
Pierce County Assessor-Treasurer
The Pierce County Assessor-Treasurer is a combined office that handles both property valuation and tax collection for South Hill. The office oversees about 350,000 properties across more than 75 taxing districts in Pierce County. It collects and distributes roughly $2.1 billion per year in property tax revenue. South Hill, being unincorporated, is served by county-level taxing districts including the county itself, fire districts, school districts, and library districts.
The Assessor-Treasurer's Office is located at 2401 South 35th Street, Room 142, Tacoma, WA 98409. Business hours are 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. A drop box is available outside for after-hours payments. General questions and exact tax amounts due can be answered by calling (253) 798-6111.
| Office | Pierce County Assessor-Treasurer |
|---|---|
| Address | 2401 South 35th Street, Room 142 Tacoma, WA 98409 |
| Phone | (253) 798-6111 |
| Hours | Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM |
| Website | piercecountywa.gov/Assessor-Treasurer |
The Pierce County Assessor-Treasurer portal is the starting point for South Hill property tax research.
The Pierce County Assessor-Treasurer site links to the ATIP parcel search, payment portal, exemption programs, and appeal information.
South Hill Property Tax Search - ATIP Portal
The Pierce County Assessor-Treasurer Information Portal, known as ATIP, is the main online tool for South Hill property records. You can access it at atip.piercecountywa.gov. Search by taxpayer name, mailing address, parcel number, site address, account type, or use code. Results show a full property profile including current ownership, building characteristics, assessed values, tax amounts, sales history, and a parcel map.
Each parcel record in ATIP has tabs for Summary, Taxes/Values, Land, Buildings, Sales, and Map. Building characteristics listed include construction type, condition, quality, exterior type, roof type, HVAC system, number of stories, square footage, basement details, garage, bedrooms, bathrooms, fireplaces, and year built. The Appraisal Details tab shows the value area, appraisal account type, and related parcels. Tax information shows the current tax year, taxable value, and assessed value. ATIP also requires users to acknowledge the restriction under RCW 42.17.260(9) against using lists of individuals for commercial purposes.
The ATIP system displays a disclaimer that appraisal data is for informational purposes only and is not suitable for determining official value. Neither Pierce County nor the Assessor-Treasurer warrants accuracy or completeness. For legally binding values, contact the office directly.
The Pierce County ATIP portal provides detailed electronic property profiles for each South Hill parcel.
ATIP returns tabs for Summary, Taxes/Values, Land, Buildings, Sales, and Map for each South Hill property searched.
Note: For the most complete title search, ATIP notes that a direct index search in the Auditor's Recorded Documents portal is recommended in addition to parcel-based lookups.Paying South Hill Property Taxes
Property tax statements for South Hill parcels are mailed during February each year. Taxes are due in two installments. If the total tax due is $50 or less, full payment is due by April 30. For amounts over $50, the first half is due by April 30 and the second half by October 31. Under RCW 84.56.020, interest at 0.75 percent per month is charged against the full-year tax for residential properties with one to four units starting May 1. All other properties are charged interest at 1 percent per month starting May 1, plus a 3 percent penalty on June 1 and an additional 8 percent penalty on December 1, capped at a total 11 percent.
You can pay South Hill property taxes online, by mail, or in person. Online payments go through the Pierce County portal. Mail payments must include the property tax remittance stub. If you don't have the stub, write the parcel number on the check. Mail to Pierce County Finance, P.O. Box 11621, Tacoma, WA 98411-6621. For in-person payment, bring your stub to 2401 South 35th Street, Room 142, Tacoma, WA 98409. A drop box outside the office accepts payments after hours. Full details are at the Pierce County Tax Bills and Payments page.
Failure to receive a tax statement does not waive interest or penalties. Call (253) 798-6111 to get your exact amount due before the deadline.
Pierce County Online Tools for South Hill
Pierce County's Online Tools page is a central hub for South Hill residents doing property research. It links to About My Property lookups, Info by Address searches, Parcel Search, Pay Property Taxes, and Sales Search for comparable property data. The page also connects to GIS digital data catalogs, survey control information, land records, and zoning data.
The Parcel and Property Information page provides direct links to ATIP, the Pierce County Auditor's Recording Search, and the Washington State Digital Archives for historical land records. The Auditor's Recording Search allows searching recorded documents by name, document type, or recording number from 1984 to the present. Document images may require a fee. For records older than 1984, the Washington State Digital Archives has searchable indexes of historical Pierce County land records available at no cost.
Pierce County's Records Available Online page is a directory of all public records available from county departments. For South Hill, the most relevant categories are Property Value and Sales Information from the Assessor-Treasurer, Recorded Documents from the Auditor, and Parcel and Property Information from Planning and Public Works.
Pierce County also has an online portal for searching recorded documents through the Auditor at armsweb.co.pierce.wa.us. You can search by name, parcel number, or legal description. Document images online are redacted for privacy and are not certified copies. For certified copies, contact the Pierce County Auditor's Office at 253-798-7440 or mail a request to 2401 S. 35th St., Room 200, Tacoma, WA 98409.
Property Tax Exemptions for South Hill Residents
Pierce County offers property tax exemption and deferral programs for seniors, persons with disabilities, and other qualifying owners. These are administered by the Assessor-Treasurer and are available to South Hill property owners the same as any Pierce County resident. The programs are based on state law, primarily RCW 84.36.
To learn about exemption and deferral eligibility, income limits, and application procedures, visit the Pierce County Assessor-Treasurer's website at piercecountywa.gov. The site explains how values and rates are determined, where collected tax funds go, and how to apply for relief programs. Applications can be submitted online or requested by phone at (253) 798-6111.
If you think your South Hill property's assessed value is wrong, you can appeal to the Pierce County Board of Equalization. Under RCW 84.48, appeals must be filed within 30 days of the valuation notice or by July 1, whichever is later. The Board of Equalization operates independently from the Assessor-Treasurer. For state-level appeals beyond the Board, contact the Washington State Board of Tax Appeals at bta.wa.gov.
Pierce County Property Tax Records
South Hill is in Pierce County. All property tax assessment and collection runs through Pierce County. For the full county guide including office contacts, all online tools, and exemption programs, visit the Pierce County property tax records page.
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