The Initiative 747 tax limit approved by the state’s voters last November are applied to tax bills sent out earlier this month by the Assessor-Treasurer’s Office.
In fact, the tax statements note that “I-747 Tax Limit has been applied.”
The initiative limits tax levies that haven’t been specifically approved by the voters to 1 percent more than the previous year.
While I-747 caps the amount of revenue collected, it doesn’t affect taxpayers’ property values, which are set by the surrounding market values and documented by the Assessor-Treasurer’s Office.
Assessor-Treasurer Ken Madsen agrees property taxes and how they are determined can be confusing.
“I am committed to ensuring that property owners pay only their fair share, not a penny more and not a penny less,” he said.
Taxpayers who haven’t received their statements by March 17 should request a tax statement by calling the office’s customer service hotline at 253/798-6111 and providing the parcel number and address.
Property owners whose taxes are paid by mortgage companies don’t receive statements, because they are mailed to the mortgage companies.
Those individuals can obtain a copy of the statement at www.co.pierce.wa.us/atr or by calling the customer service hotline. First-half taxes are due April 30.
State law presumes property owners know that property taxes are due and payable each year.
Statements were mailed this month to owners of the more than 300,000 parcels in Pierce County.
Madsen said the office’s Web site offers a variety of taxpayer services and information and is particularly helpful during “tax season” when the counter staff and phones are especially busy.
More Stories From This Author
How Republicans want to fix...
By Laurel Demkovich, Washington State Standard
NO. 25-4-00396-8- NON-PROBATE NOTICE TO...
By Amanda Kahlke amanda.kahlke@tacomadailyindex.com
Case 25-4-00961-8 KNT- PROBATE NOTICE...
By Amanda Kahlke amanda.kahlke@tacomadailyindex.com
Gene’s Towing-Auction Notice
By Amanda Kahlke amanda.kahlke@tacomadailyindex.com
How Republicans want to fix WA’s affordable housing shortage
GOP state lawmakers are highlighting a package of 18 housing bills they support, as they oppose Democratic legislation to cap rent increases.
By Laurel Demkovich, Washington State Standard • February 21, 2025 5:42 am
WA to begin speed camera enforcement in roadwork zones
The Washington State Patrol will soon have a new tool to catch drivers speeding through highway work zones.
By Jake Goldstein-Street, Washington State Standard • February 18, 2025 1:30 am
WA looks to raise $1.6 billion from tolls for new I-5 bridge
Washington state lawmakers set out Wednesday to raise $1.6 billion from tolls to help pay for construction of a replacement…
By Jerry Cornfield, Washington State Standard • February 14, 2025 1:30 am