Tomorrow is Veterans Day, and we honor all those who have served our country. We’re grateful for the dedication and selflessness that you and your families brought to our country. Thank you.
Marty Campbell
Pierce County Assessor-Treasurer
Starting January 2027, more Pierce County homeowners who are 61 or older or who have a qualifying disability will see their property taxes reduced thanks to a newly expanded state program. Under the Seniors and People with Disabilities Property Tax Exemption Program, approved applicants will see their taxes lowered right away.
In Pierce County, applicants need to meet the following requirements:
Owned and lived in their home for at least six months in 2026.
Turned at least 61 years old or a veteran with at least a 40% disability rating in 2026. Taxpayers with a qualifying disability who did not serve in the military may also qualify.
Earned no more than $85,000 in combined household income in 2026. Applicants are also eligible for a standard deduction for expenses like medical premiums and prescription drugs.
Eligible Residents Can Still Qualify for Past Years’ Exemptions
Property owners who met qualifications for the Seniors and People with Disabilities Property Tax Exemption Program in 2023, 2024, and 2025 can still apply for the program and could receive a property tax refund. Applicants need to have:
Owned and lived in their home for at least six months in the calendar year.
Turned at least 61 years old or a veteran with at least an 80% disability rating. Taxpayers with a qualifying disability who did not serve in the military may also qualify.
Earned no more than $64,000 in combined household income. Itemized deductions for expenses like medical premiums and prescription drugs may apply.
If you think you qualify, ask a member of our Exemptions Team for more information.
Learn About the Senior Citizen and People with Disabilities Property Tax Exemption Program.
Our exemption team can help you understand the process and see if you may be eligible. Email PCATRexm@piercecountywa.gov or call (253) 798-6111.
Appraisers in the Neighborhood
Our residential appraisers are hard at work in Spanaway, Midland, Summit, Graham, and South Hill to make sure homes are valued at 100% of their fair value. Feel free to say hello!
Thank You for Your Support
Nov. 2 marked the deadline to pay second-half 2026 taxes, and we’re grateful to everyone who got their payments in. Assessor-Treasurer staff takes pride in assisting taxpayers and, in October, helped about 5,600 people who came to the office and answered over 4,000 phone calls. From our taxes — almost $2.1 billion countywide — we support schools, libraries, parks, emergency support, and other services across the county.
Contact us with any questions about property taxes, appeals, foreclosures, personal property, senior exemptions, and more. email us at PCATR@piercecountywa.gov.