How to Appeal Your Property Tax in Arizona
Arizona homeowners can appeal their property tax assessment if they believe it's too high. This guide covers the 2026 appeal deadline, required evidence, and step-by-step process.
Comprehensive guide available: Read our Arizona Property Tax Appeal Guide — FCV vs LPV dual-value system, Prop 117, and spotlights for Maricopa and Pima counties.
How Arizona Assesses Property
Arizona assesses residential property at 10% of market value. This means if your home is worth $326,000, your assessed value would be $32,600.
Arizona assesses residential property at 10% of limited property value.
The Appeal Process
Appeals are heard by the County Assessor / State Board of Equalization. An informal review is available before filing a formal appeal.
County Assessor (Informal)
County Board of Equalization
State Board of Equalization
Tax Court
Arizona Appeal Deadline
What Overassessment Costs Arizona Homeowners
The median home in Arizona is worth $326,000. If your assessment is just 10% too high, you may be overpaying:
~$202/year
Effective tax rate: 0.62% · Median value: $326,000
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Arizona Counties
Apache County
Median: $80,900 · Rate: 0.74%
Deadline: 60 days from the date the Notice of Value was mailed (typically late April to early May for 2026)
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Cochise County
Median: $155,000 · Rate: 0.63%
Deadline: 60 days from the mailing date of the Notice of Valuation
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Coconino County
Median: $335,366 · Rate: 0.54%
Deadline: 60 days from the mail date printed on the Notice of Value (mailed in February 2026)
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Gila County
Median: $247,000 · Rate: 0.54%
Deadline: 60 days from the Notice of Value mail date
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Graham County
Median: $119,500 · Rate: 0.52%
Deadline: 60 days after the Assessor mails the Notice of Value
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Greenlee County
Median: $117,300 · Rate: 0.39%
Deadline: 60 days from the date the Notice of Value is mailed
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La Paz County
Median: $100,000 · Rate: 0.83%
Deadline: 60 days from the date the Notice of Valuation was mailed
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Maricopa County
Median: $238,600 · Rate: 0.59%
Deadline: April 21, 2026
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Mohave County
Median: $253,200 · Rate: 0.49%
Deadline: Within 60 days of the date your Notice of Value is mailed (typically by late April or early May 2026)
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Navajo County
Median: $216,485 · Rate: 0.54%
Deadline: 60 days from the notice date printed on the Notice of Valuation
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Pima County
Median: $198,300 · Rate: 0.81%
Deadline: 60 days from the date the Notice of Valuation was mailed
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Pinal County
Median: $319,292 · Rate: 0.52%
Deadline: 60 days from the date the Notice of Valuation was mailed (typically April 15, 2025 for 2026 valuations)
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Santa Cruz County
Median: $148,200 · Rate: 0.76%
Deadline: April 29, 2026 (60 days from March 1 notice mailing date)
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Yavapai County
Median: $367,324 · Rate: 0.44%
Deadline: Within 60 days after the Notice of Value is mailed (typically mailed in February)
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Yuma County
Median: $255,300 · Rate: 0.54%
Deadline: 60 days from the date the assessment notice was mailed
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Arizona Guides & Resources
📋 How to Appeal Property Taxes in Arizona: Complete 2026 Guide
Complete guide with deadlines, forms, and step-by-step instructions
📋 How Much Can Property Taxes Increase in Arizona? 2026 Complete Guide
Arizona caps, limits, and protections
📅 Arizona Property Tax Appeal Deadline 2026: 60 Days to Save Thousands
Arizona filing deadlines and process
🏦 How to Appeal Property Taxes in Escrow in Arizona (2026)
Yes, you can appeal even if your lender pays your taxes
🔑 Inheriting Property in Arizona: What Happens to Property Taxes (2026)
Arizona reassessment rules, exemptions, and strategies for inherited property
👤 Arizona Senior Property Tax Benefits: Every Exemption, Freeze & Deferral (2026)
Age 65+ exemptions, freezes, and deferrals in Arizona
How Long Does a Property Tax Appeal Take? Timeline by State
Timeline from filing to decision
When Should I File My Property Tax Appeal? Critical Deadlines by State (2026)
State-specific deadlines and optimal filing strategies to maximize your chances.
You Just Got Your Property Assessment Notice: Here's Exactly What to Do Next
What to do when your assessment arrives
New Construction Property Tax Appeals: Fighting Overassessment on Your New Home
New Construction Property Tax Appeals
2026 Property Tax Increases: What Homeowners Need to Know
Why assessments are surging and how to respond
Arizona Homestead Exemption 2026: Save $150 Every Year (Most Homeowners Missing Out)
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Maricopa County Property Tax Appeal: Phoenix Area Guide 2026
Maricopa County Property Tax Appeal
Arizona Property Tax Appeal: Complete 2026 Guide
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