Property Tax in Arizona by County
The typical Arizona homeowner pays $1,858 per year in property taxes, with a median home value of $358,900 (US Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates, 2023). This page lists the same figures for each of the state's 15 counties with published Census data. That state median is about 37% lower than the US median of $2,969.
The extremes inside Arizona are far apart: Pima County, AZ records the state's highest median bill at $2,248, while Greenlee County, AZ records the lowest at $489. Home values explain much of that distance, with local district rates explaining the rest.
A few distribution facts: the median of Arizona's county medians is $1,325, 0 of 15 counties exceed the national median of $2,969, and the distance between the cheapest county (Greenlee County, $489) and the most expensive (Pima County, $2,248) is $1,759 a year.
Two reference points for the state's geography: Maricopa County is Arizona's most populous county with 4,491,987 residents, while Coconino County is the largest by land area at 18,616 square miles. Both appear in the table with their own median figures.
The state's population centres are Maricopa County (4,491,987 residents; median tax $1,965 on a median value of $414,700), Pima County (1,049,947; $2,248 on $286,900) and Pinal County (449,219; $1,615 on $312,100).
Arizona counties: median property tax
| County | Median tax paid | Median home value | Derived rate* | Population |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pima County, AZ | $2,248 | $286,900 | 0.78% | 1,049,947 |
| Coconino County, AZ | $2,008 | $413,200 | 0.49% | 144,643 |
| Maricopa County, AZ | $1,965 | $414,700 | 0.47% | 4,491,987 |
| Yavapai County, AZ | $1,734 | $392,900 | 0.44% | 241,656 |
| Pinal County, AZ | $1,615 | $312,100 | 0.52% | 449,219 |
| Santa Cruz County, AZ | $1,387 | $216,100 | 0.64% | 48,209 |
| Gila County, AZ | $1,331 | $247,000 | 0.54% | 53,610 |
| Cochise County, AZ | $1,325 | $207,400 | 0.64% | 125,458 |
| Yuma County, AZ | $1,281 | $195,700 | 0.66% | 207,685 |
| Mohave County, AZ | $1,229 | $253,200 | 0.48% | 217,420 |
| Navajo County, AZ | $1,126 | $186,100 | 0.60% | 107,744 |
| Graham County, AZ | $1,094 | $202,700 | 0.54% | 38,860 |
| La Paz County, AZ | $831 | $117,600 | 0.71% | 16,605 |
| Apache County, AZ | $574 | $68,500 | 0.84% | 65,680 |
| Greenlee County, AZ | $489 | $136,300 | 0.36% | 9,452 |
*Derived rate = median taxes paid ÷ median home value — an estimate from two survey medians, not an official rate. Counties in bold detail pages are linked; all figures: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates, 2023.
How assessment and appeals work in Arizona
Nobody in Arizona pays a single statewide property tax. Instead, each property is assessed where it sits — usually by a county assessor — and taxed by the stack of local districts that cover it: the county, often a town or city, a school district, and sometimes fire, water or other special districts. Exemptions, above all a homestead exemption where offered, come off the assessed value before those rates are applied.
Disagree with the value on your assessment notice? The appeal route runs through the local office named on that notice. Ask for your property record card first and audit it for errors in area, rooms or condition; then support your case with recent comparable sales or a professional appraisal. Deadlines are printed on the notice and are strict, commonly only a month or two after assessments are mailed.
Keep in mind that the state-level medians shown here blend very different local markets inside Arizona. They are a benchmark for comparison, never a prediction of an individual bill — for that, only your own assessment, exemptions and district rates count.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median property tax in Arizona?
The median real estate tax paid in Arizona is $1,858 per year, on a median home value of $358,900 (US Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates, 2023).
Which Arizona county has the highest property taxes?
Among counties with published Census data, Pima County has the highest median real estate taxes paid at $2,248 per year.
Which Arizona county has the lowest property taxes?
Among counties with published Census data, Greenlee County has the lowest median real estate taxes paid at $489 per year.
How do I appeal a property tax assessment in Arizona?
Assessments in Arizona are handled locally, usually by the county assessor or an equivalent local office. If you believe your assessed value is too high, request your property record card, check it for errors, and file an appeal with the local board named on your assessment notice before the deadline printed on that notice — appeal windows are short, often 30 to 90 days.