Now Hiring: Part-Time Administrative Assistant!

The Administrative Assistant will provide clerical and technical support to the City Clerk and Assistant City Clerk/Utility Clerk, City staff, and serve as the first point of contact for residents and visitors. Working conditions are primarily inside an office environment. The Administrative Assistant role is classified as a Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) non-exempt position. This is a part-time position Monday through Friday. Full Job Description and Application

FAQ Topic: Payments & taxes

What are the City’s electrical rates?

Electric Rates The City of Ruston purchases power from our neighbor Tacoma Power. When Tacoma Power increases electrical rates, the City of Ruston increases its electrical rates. Please see the rates below: Effective Date: March 21, 2025 Base Rate Rate per kWh (kilowatt-hour) Residential/Commercial Customers $27.16 $0.1232 Low-Income Disabled and Low-Income Senior Customers $22.11 $0.0847 … Continued

How do I pay my PT RUSTON parking ticket?

Tickets from Pt Ruston Waterfront parking garage are not issued by the city of Ruston.  To pay a Pt Ruston Public Parking ticket Please call Republic Parking with any questions: 253.627.4401

How do I pay my parking/traffic ticket?

The City of Ruston contracts court services through the City of Fircrest, please visit www.cityoffircrest.net/court/ for payment options. Please note this website is intended for the City of Ruston in the State of Washington. Parking tickets received from Point Ruston Waterfront parking garage are not issued by the City of Ruston. To pay Point Ruston … Continued

How do I pay a ticket?

The City of Ruston contracts court services through the City of Fircrest, please visit www.cityoffircrest.net/court/ for payment options. Please note this website is intended for the City of Ruston in the State of Washington. Parking tickets received from Point Ruston Waterfront parking garage are not issued by the City of Ruston. To pay Point Ruston … Continued

How do I dispute a ticket?

Contact the Court clerk’s office at the City of Fircrest (253) 564-8922. More information on the new Court at Fircrest here.

How do I find out about delinquent property tax?

Contact the Pierce County Assessor’s office for information regarding your current property tax status, please call the Automated Tax and Value Information System at (253) 798-3333 or the Pierce County Assessor-Treasurer Customer Service Hotline at (253) 798-6111.

What is the sales tax in the city?

The combined sales tax rate for Ruston, WA is 9.9%. This is the total of state, county and city sales tax rates. The Washington state sales tax rate is currently 6.5%. The Pierce County sales tax rate is 0%.

How do I pay my Business and Occupation taxes?

You can drop off a payment into the City’s dropbox or send it by mail. Make check payments out to the City of Ruston and send your B&O Tax form and payment to 5219 N Shirley Street Ruston WA 98407. For more information about B&O Taxes and deadlines visit the City Clerk page.

How do I pay my sewage bill?

Your sewage bill will be included in your monthly utility bill. You can pay your utility bill online with Xpress bill pay.  Set up an account online at https://www.xpressbillpay.com/#/ . The City of Ruston can not accept card payments in person or over the phone, but you can always drop off a cash or check payment  at … Continued

How do I pay my water bill?

Contact Tacoma Water at (253) 502-8600 to pay your water bill. If you have any questions about water services visit the Frequently Asked Questions on their website. 

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