Lakebay, Washington Public Records

The Pierce County Auditor's Office also maintains public records including recorded land titles, plat maps, and property sales transactions, offering valuable insight into the local real estate market and the development history of this coastal community.

Residents interested in starting a new business or expanding an existing You can consult the department's online resources or schedule an appointment to discuss specific requirements and procedures for obtaining the necessary approvals and documentation.

Major employers in Lakebay include the Lakebay Marina, the Lakebay Oyster Company, and the Lakebay General Store, all of which help sustain the community's unique coastal lifestyle and appeal as a desirable destination for both residents and tourists alike.

Residents can register online at https://voter.votewa.gov/WhereToVote.aspx through the Washington Secretary of State portal, with registration accepted up to 8 days before an election for online registration and up to Election Day for in-person registration at the Elections office. Washington allows same-day voter registration during the voting period, requiring a Washington State driver's license or ID number, or the last four digits of a Social Security number. As an unincorporated community, Lakebay has no municipal elections, city council, or mayor. Residents participate in Pierce County, Washington State, and federal elections only. County voters elect the County Executive, County Council members by district, Sheriff, Assessor-Treasurer, Auditor, Prosecuting Attorney, and Superior and District Court judges. Residents can look up their specific ballot and drop box locations at https://voter.votewa.gov/ by entering their address. Mail-in ballots must be postmarked by Election Day or deposited in official ballot drop boxes by 8:00 PM on Election Day. The county maintains 24-hour ballot drop boxes throughout the area, with the nearest locations to Lakebay typically in Gig Harbor and other Key Peninsula sites. In the November 2024 presidential election, Pierce County reported voter turnout of approximately 74-76% of registered voters, with over 370,000 ballots cast countywide out of approximately 490,000 registered voters. For the November 3, 2026 general election, Lakebay and Pierce County voters will decide several significant races: Washington does not have a U.S. Senate seat up in 2026 (Senators Patty Murray's term ends in 2028 and Maria Cantwell's in 2024), but there are U.S. House of Representatives seats including Washington's 6th Congressional District which covers the Key Peninsula. State-level races in 2026 include all 98 seats in the Washington State House of Representatives (two-year terms) and approximately half of the 49 State Senate seats (four-year staggered terms). Pierce County will also hold elections for various county offices and judgeships depending on term expirations. Washington maintains extensive public access to election records: voter registration data (excluding confidential addresses) is available for approved requesters, campaign finance reports are searchable at www.pdc.wa.gov through the Public Disclosure Commission, candidate filings are public through the Elections office, and precinct-level election results are published at www.piercecountywa.gov/elections after each election. Absentee/mail-in ballots are automatically sent to all registered voters in Washington, but voters who need replacement ballots can request them through the Elections office by phone, online, or in person through Election Day.