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Tacoma, Pierce County and Washington State Government Information

City of Tacoma / Pierce County Information

City of Tacoma Home Page
How does one contact a city councilman? When is the civil service test for police officer being given? Which department issues building permits? Come to the Tacoma city web site for answers.

Pierce County Government Home Page
Events, services; information for everyone from residents to visitors to Pierce County.

Pierce County Auditor’s Office
The Auditor's office, in addition to county government auditing, provides all sorts of services from business licenses, to marriage lcienses, voter registration. You can even apply for a United States passport here.

Pierce County Assessor-Treasurer’s Office
Search for assessment and tax information for your property

Pierce County Sheriff’s Department
Search jail rosters and registered sex offenders list.

Pierce Transit
Find the latest bus schedules as well as links to other area public transit systems (including King County Metro and Sound Transit)

Port of Tacoma
Your access point to port information. Information on port facilities, traffic, and online documents concerning important port issues are included here.

Tacoma/Pierce County Health Department
Find information about health and the environment in the local area. This site contains the latest health warnings concerning well water and swimming, among other things.

Tacoma/Pierce County Visitors and Convention Bureau

Tacoma Public Schools
Tacoma's school district site has lots of useful information. It ranges from information about each school, how to seek employment with the district, community education issues, to "Accelerated Reading Lists."

SeaTac Airport
Everything about the region's major international airport. Track a flight. Is the airport open?

Washington State Government Information

Access Washington
This comprehensive site is the place to go for information about the government and services of the State of Washington, particularly if baffled about where to start your research.. It includes lots of useful links.

New Narrows Bridge Project

Revised Code of Washington & Washington Administrative Code
The Revised Code of Washington is the laws of the State of Washington, passed by the Washington State Legislature, and signed into law by the Governor of the State of Washington.

State of Washington Office of Financial Management (population data)
The OFM provides the best and latest population statistics on the state and local level, as well as statistics dealing with the economy, criminal justice, and education.

Washington State Department of Licensing
The Department of Licensing issues drivers licenses, licenses for various professions, and virtually every other license required by the State of Washington.

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