Cochise County, AZ Property Taxes (2026)

Cochise County owners pay a median of $1,325 a year on a median home value of $207,400, an effective rate of 0.64%. That's the 5th-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)

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Effective tax rate

0.64%

5th highest of 15 in AZ

Median annual bill

$1,325

~$110/month

Median home value

$207,400

Arizona county median

0.54%

Effective rate

What a protest could save you in Cochise County

Enter the market value from your appraisal notice. We apply Cochise County's 0.64% effective rate and a 10–15% reduction, the typical range for successful protests.

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Est. annual tax
$1,327
Savings at 10–15% off
$133–$199
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Cochise County vs. Arizona vs. U.S. property tax rates

Cochise County0.64%
Arizona county median0.54%
U.S. county median0.84%

Key stat: Cochise County's effective property tax rate is 0.64%, vs. 0.54% for the median Arizona county and 0.84% for the median U.S. county. It ranks 5th 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 Cochise County

  1. 1

    Review your assessment notice

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

  2. 2

    File your appeal before the deadline

    The Cochise 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 $1,325 bill, 10–15% off is $133–$199 a year.

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Property tax exemptions in Arizona

Arizona homeowners may qualify for exemptions that reduce taxable value. Check with the Cochise 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 Cochise County, Arizona?
The median effective property tax rate in Cochise County is 0.64%: a median annual bill of $1,325 on a median home value of $207,400. That's the 5th-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 Cochise County?
The median Cochise County property tax bill is $1,325 a year, about $110 a month, compared with a Arizona county median of $1,325.
What is the deadline to appeal property taxes in Cochise County?
The deadline to appeal in Cochise County is Within 60 days of notice. Missing it means waiting until the next assessment cycle.
Is Cochise County a high property tax area?
Cochise County's 0.64% effective rate is above the Arizona county median of 0.54% and below the U.S. county median of 0.84%. That's the 5th-highest rate of 15 Arizona counties with Census data.
Can TaxDrop help lower my Cochise County property taxes?
TaxDrop analyzes your property against local comparable sales and helps you appeal your assessment.

Property taxes in nearby counties

Santa Cruz County

Rate: 0.64%

Median bill: $1,387

Graham County

Rate: 0.54%

Median bill: $1,094

Greenlee County

Rate: 0.36%

Median bill: $489

Pinal County

Rate: 0.52%

Median bill: $1,615

Pima County

Rate: 0.78%

Median bill: $2,248

Gila County

Rate: 0.54%

Median bill: $1,331

Maricopa County

Rate: 0.47%

Median bill: $1,965

Apache County

Rate: 0.84%

Median bill: $574

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