Arizona · Property Tax

Arizona Property Tax by County

Arizona has counties operating under one of the strongest property tax protection systems in the US, anchored by the 1% constitutional cap and the 10% primary residence assessment ratio. Effective property tax rates run ~0.62% statewide median — among the lowest in the United States.

Why move here

1% constitutional cap on primary residence tax
10% primary residence assessment ratio
40% Homeowner Rebate on school tax
low effective rates
warm winters
no estate or inheritance tax
retirement-friendly (especially Phoenix + Tucson)
growing tech corridor

Why not move here

extreme summer heat (Phoenix routinely 110°F+)
long-term water scarcity (Colorado River Basin shortages)
wildfire risk
fast-rising housing costs in Phoenix metro
arid landscape may not suit everyone

This almanac covers 10 of 15 Arizona counties.

Average effective rate

0.66%

Tax bill ÷ market value · Across 10 covered Arizona counties

National rank

#38 of 50

Ranked highest to lowest by rate · #13 from the lowest

Average annual bill

$1,961

On a typical $308,000 Arizona home

State income tax

2.50%

Flat rate · applies to all income

Cheapest county we cover

Yavapai

Prescott · 0.48% effective rate

For retirees

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For disabled veterans

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Distinguish value exemptions from a full covered-tax exemption.

10 of 15 Arizona counties covered

Flagstaff · pop. 148k

About this site's data and estimates. The Property Tax Almanac is an independent editorial reference. It is not affiliated with any government agency, tax assessor, or tax preparation service. The calculators and data on this site are informational and are not a substitute for advice from a qualified tax professional, attorney, or your official county assessor or appraisal district.

Accuracy, sources, and scope. Source years and review coverage vary. A record’s update date is not confirmation of its tax year. Reviewed guides identify their official sources and calculation limits; other records may have incomplete source documentation. See our methodology and review process.

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