Apache County, AZ Property Taxes (2026)

Apache County owners pay a median of $574 a year on a median home value of $68,500, an effective rate of 0.84%. That's the 1st-highest rate of 15 Arizona counties with Census data, above the Arizona county median of 0.54%.

Updated October 2026 · Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023)

Is your Apache appraisal too high?

We compare your value to recent Apache County sales and show you in about a minute whether a appeal is worth it.

  • Free check
  • No credit card

Effective tax rate

0.84%

1st highest of 15 in AZ

Median annual bill

$574

~$48/month

Median home value

$68,500

Arizona county median

0.54%

Effective rate

What a protest could save you in Apache County

Enter the market value from your appraisal notice. We apply Apache County's 0.84% effective rate and a 10–15% reduction, the typical range for successful protests.

$
Est. annual tax
$575
Savings at 10–15% off
$58–$86
Check my actual assessment →

Apache County vs. Arizona vs. U.S. property tax rates

Apache County0.84%
Arizona county median0.54%
U.S. county median0.84%

Key stat: Apache County's effective property tax rate is 0.84%, vs. 0.54% for the median Arizona county and 0.84% for the median U.S. county. It ranks 1st of 15 in Arizona. Effective rate = median tax bill ÷ median home value, so it already reflects typical exemptions. (Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023))

How to appeal your property taxes in Apache County

  1. 1

    Review your assessment notice

    Check the assessed value from the Apache County Assessor. Compare it to recent sales of similar homes nearby.

  2. 2

    File your appeal before the deadline

    The Apache County deadline is Within 60 days of notice. Missing it means waiting until the next assessment year.

  3. 3

    Gather evidence

    Recent comparable sales, photos of condition issues, repair estimates or an independent appraisal.

  4. 4

    Present your case

    Submit evidence or attend a hearing with the County Assessor.

  5. 5

    Get your decision

    If you win, your assessed value and bill go down. On a $574 bill, 10–15% off is $57–$86 a year.

Want help with it?

TaxDrop builds your case from comparable sales data.

Check my assessment

Property tax exemptions in Arizona

Arizona homeowners may qualify for exemptions that reduce taxable value. Check with the Apache County Assessor for amounts.

Homestead exemption

For your primary residence. Reduces the value used to calculate your bill.

Senior / over-65

Many states add an exemption or freeze for owners 65 and older.

Disability

For homeowners with qualifying disabilities, often similar to the over-65 benefit.

Veterans

Disabled veterans may get partial or full exemptions depending on rating.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the property tax rate in Apache County, Arizona?
The median effective property tax rate in Apache County is 0.84%: a median annual bill of $574 on a median home value of $68,500. That's the 1st-highest rate of 15 Arizona counties with Census data. Your own rate depends on which city, school district and special districts you're in. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023).
How much are property taxes in Apache County?
The median Apache County property tax bill is $574 a year, about $48 a month, compared with a Arizona county median of $1,325.
What is the deadline to appeal property taxes in Apache County?
The deadline to appeal in Apache County is Within 60 days of notice. Missing it means waiting until the next assessment cycle.
Is Apache County a high property tax area?
Apache County's 0.84% effective rate is above the Arizona county median of 0.54% and below the U.S. county median of 0.84%. That's the 1st-highest rate of 15 Arizona counties with Census data.
Can TaxDrop help lower my Apache County property taxes?
TaxDrop analyzes your property against local comparable sales and helps you appeal your assessment.

Property taxes in nearby counties

Navajo County

Rate: 0.61%

Median bill: $1,126

Coconino County

Rate: 0.49%

Median bill: $2,008

Gila County

Rate: 0.54%

Median bill: $1,331

Greenlee County

Rate: 0.36%

Median bill: $489

Graham County

Rate: 0.54%

Median bill: $1,094

Yavapai County

Rate: 0.44%

Median bill: $1,734

Pinal County

Rate: 0.52%

Median bill: $1,615

Maricopa County

Rate: 0.47%

Median bill: $1,965

← All 15 Arizona counties

Stop overpaying on property taxes

See in about a minute whether your Apache value looks too high.

Check my assessment — free