How do property taxes work in Arizona and how are they calculated?
Arizona property taxes are calculated by the Maricopa County Assessor based on the limited property value of your home, which is typically lower than market value and capped in how much it can increase each year. The tax rate is set by a combination of the county, city, school district, and any special districts like a Community Facilities District or Special Assessment Improvement District. You'll see those listed as CFD or SAID on the property disclosure. Taxes are billed twice a year, in the fall and spring.
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Jon Hegreness
REALTOR / Associate Broker · Howe Realty
AZ License BR540940000
Full-time Phoenix North Valley REALTOR and Associate Broker with 24 years in Arizona residential real estate. A negotiator and problem solver who works the way you would want a friend in the business to work: direct, on your side, and steady through the parts that get complicated.