[Editor: I received this note from my storage facility. This is provided as information you can choose to act on or not. But you should be aware. It apparears the bill that is actually moving is SB5711. It has a hearing on March 13. 4 p.m. You can comment or testify at this link.] Subject:…
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Pierce County offers free property tax exemption seminars
Seniors and people with disabilities are invited to attend free Property Tax Exemption Seminars hosted by the Pierce County Assessor-Treasurer’s office, in partnership with the South Sound Housing Affordability Partners (SSHA³P) and Pierce County Human Services. Seminars are designed to provide valuable information on tax relief programs. Attendees will learn about eligibility requirements for property…
Council passes ordinance to lengthen time taxpayers have to claim refund on property tax errors
On Tuesday, Feb. 4, 2025, the Pierce County Council passed Ordinance No. O2024-572 to expand the time property owners have to request a refund for manifest errors in property tax assessments – such as an incorrect square footage listing or an error in the number of rooms – moving it from three to five year…
Legislative smiles and assistance
By Marianne Lincoln It was a cold, February, Tuesday afternoon. Julie, Michelle and I piled into the car and drove to Olympia. We arrived a few minutes early and had a chance to check out the Capitol Gift Shop and peek into the Rotunda before heading to Room No. 4 in the Cherberg Building. There,…
A city bigger than Tacoma
[The Community Development Committee meeting, can be accessed by dialing 252-215-8782 or use the zoom app. The Web ID is 928 4334 3887.] [See updated meeting dates below.] The Community Development Committee of the Pierce County Council is currently reviewing the County Planning Department’s Community Plan changes for Parkland, Spanaway, Midland, Frederickson, South Hill, Summit,…
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