Home values in all parts of our County have trended back up this year after last year’s three percent drop. Pierce County Assessor-Treasurer Mike Lonergan said, “Countywide, the average residential property has increased in value by 6.2 percent this year, going up from $521,300 to $553,500.” Lonergan cautioned homeowners not to conclude that an increased […]
$6 million awarded to improve educational outcomes for Pierce County youth
Pierce County Human Services (PCHS) is awarding over $6 million to 29 programs improving educational outcomes in early learning, K-12 and post-secondary study. Funding comes from the Puget Sound Taxpayer Accountability Account (PSTAA), which will be used for educational services and facilities, and programs for children and youth that are low-income, experiencing homelessness or are in foster […]
Accepting Applications – 2025 Pierce County Tourism Grant Program
Pierce County is now accepting applications for the 2025 Pierce County Lodging Tax and 2025 Pierce County Tourism Promotion Area Grant Programs. For the 2025 funding cycle, the Pierce County Lodging Tax Program will be granting up to $4.98 million and the Pierce County Tourism Promotion Area Program will be granting up to $1.35 million—each […]
Pierce County Community Navigator Program
In partnership with seven community organizations, the Navigator program is designed to reach underserved small business owners in Pierce County. Meet 1:1 with a Community Navigator and discuss your business needs and learn about tailored resources available, including support for rural businesses. The program is funded by $2.5 million of American Rescue Plan Act funding. Contact […]
Milroy Bridge over the Puyallup River to close June 25 for maintenance
As part of the overall preservation and maintenance program of the Milroy Bridge, crews will close the bridge from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. on June 25 to perform routine maintenance. The bridge crosses the Puyallup River on 66th Avenue East between State Route 167 (River Road East) and North Levee Road East. Motorists will […]
Daytime closures of part of Swan Creek Park planned for mid-June
The northeast side of Swan Creek Park will be closed from 6 a.m. to 5 p.m. June 17-18, June 20-21 and June 24-28 while Pierce County crews remove gravel from a sediment pond. The park’s parking lot near the Pioneer Way East and Waller Road East intersection will be closed during work hours. The sediment […]
Public asked to provide input on Pierce County’s Vision Zero Action Plan project
Pierce County is creating a Vision Zero Action Plan (VIZO) with the goal of attaining zero fatalities and serious injuries among all modes of transportation in unincorporated Pierce County by 2035. Public input on traffic safety in Pierce County is being collected to assist in plan development. The Vision Zero Action Plan is a data-driven […]
Resources for caregivers offered at 2024 Pierce County Caregiver Conference
Thousands of Pierce County residents take care of a friend or family member with a serious health condition. While being a caregiver can be a labor of love, it can also be very stressful. On top of normal stress, the isolation created by COVID-19 has resulted in incredible challenges for care takers and caregivers’ well-being […]
2024 Homeless Point-in-Time Count Results
On January 26, Pierce County leaders, service providers, and volunteers surveyed people experiencing homelessness during the annual Point-in-Time (PIT) count. The count is required by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to effectively allocate funds to support efforts to end homelessness. We counted 2,661 people on our streets and in our shelters; roughly […]