Maricopa County, AZ Property Taxes (2026)

Maricopa County owners pay a median of $1,965 a year on a median home value of $414,700, an effective rate of 0.47%. That's the 13th-highest rate of 15 Arizona counties with Census data, below 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

0.47%

13th highest of 15 in AZ

Median annual bill

$1,965

~$164/month

Median home value

$414,700

Arizona county median

0.54%

Effective rate

What a protest could save you in Maricopa County

Enter the market value from your appraisal notice. We apply Maricopa County's 0.47% effective rate and a 10–15% reduction, the typical range for successful protests.

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Est. annual tax
$1,949
Savings at 10–15% off
$195–$292
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Maricopa County vs. Arizona vs. U.S. property tax rates

Maricopa County0.47%
Arizona county median0.54%
U.S. county median0.84%

Key stat: Maricopa County's effective property tax rate is 0.47%, vs. 0.54% for the median Arizona county and 0.84% for the median U.S. county. It ranks 13th 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 Maricopa County

  1. 1

    Review your assessment notice

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

  2. 2

    File your appeal before the deadline

    The Maricopa 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 $1,965 bill, 10–15% off is $197–$295 a year.

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Property tax exemptions in Arizona

Arizona homeowners may qualify for exemptions that reduce taxable value. Check with the Maricopa 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 Maricopa County, Arizona?
The median effective property tax rate in Maricopa County is 0.47%: a median annual bill of $1,965 on a median home value of $414,700. That's the 13th-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 Maricopa County?
The median Maricopa County property tax bill is $1,965 a year, about $164 a month, compared with a Arizona county median of $1,325.
What is the deadline to appeal property taxes in Maricopa County?
The deadline to appeal in Maricopa County is Within 60 days of notice. Missing it means waiting until the next assessment cycle.
Is Maricopa County a high property tax area?
Maricopa County's 0.47% effective rate is below the Arizona county median of 0.54% and below the U.S. county median of 0.84%. That's the 13th-highest rate of 15 Arizona counties with Census data.
Can TaxDrop help lower my Maricopa County property taxes?
TaxDrop analyzes your property against local comparable sales and helps you appeal your assessment.

Property taxes in nearby counties

Pinal County

Rate: 0.52%

Median bill: $1,615

Yavapai County

Rate: 0.44%

Median bill: $1,734

Yuma County

Rate: 0.65%

Median bill: $1,281

La Paz County

Rate: 0.71%

Median bill: $831

Pima County

Rate: 0.78%

Median bill: $2,248

Gila County

Rate: 0.54%

Median bill: $1,331

Graham County

Rate: 0.54%

Median bill: $1,094

Santa Cruz County

Rate: 0.64%

Median bill: $1,387

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