Santa Cruz County, AZ Property Taxes (2026)

Santa Cruz County owners pay a median of $1,387 a year on a median home value of $216,100, an effective rate of 0.64%. That's the 6th-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%

6th highest of 15 in AZ

Median annual bill

$1,387

~$116/month

Median home value

$216,100

Arizona county median

0.54%

Effective rate

What a protest could save you in Santa Cruz County

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

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Est. annual tax
$1,383
Savings at 10–15% off
$138–$207
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Santa Cruz County vs. Arizona vs. U.S. property tax rates

Santa Cruz County0.64%
Arizona county median0.54%
U.S. county median0.84%

Key stat: Santa Cruz 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 6th 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 Santa Cruz County

  1. 1

    Review your assessment notice

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

  2. 2

    File your appeal before the deadline

    The Santa Cruz 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 $1,387 bill, 10–15% off is $139–$208 a year.

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Property tax exemptions in Arizona

Arizona homeowners may qualify for exemptions that reduce taxable value. Check with the Santa Cruz 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 Santa Cruz County, Arizona?
The median effective property tax rate in Santa Cruz County is 0.64%: a median annual bill of $1,387 on a median home value of $216,100. That's the 6th-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 Santa Cruz County?
The median Santa Cruz County property tax bill is $1,387 a year, about $116 a month, compared with a Arizona county median of $1,325.
What is the deadline to appeal property taxes in Santa Cruz County?
The deadline to appeal in Santa Cruz County is Within 60 days of notice. Missing it means waiting until the next assessment cycle.
Is Santa Cruz County a high property tax area?
Santa Cruz 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 6th-highest rate of 15 Arizona counties with Census data.
Can TaxDrop help lower my Santa Cruz County property taxes?
TaxDrop analyzes your property against local comparable sales and helps you appeal your assessment.

Property taxes in nearby counties

Cochise County

Rate: 0.64%

Median bill: $1,325

Pima County

Rate: 0.78%

Median bill: $2,248

Pinal County

Rate: 0.52%

Median bill: $1,615

Graham County

Rate: 0.54%

Median bill: $1,094

Greenlee County

Rate: 0.36%

Median bill: $489

Gila County

Rate: 0.54%

Median bill: $1,331

Maricopa County

Rate: 0.47%

Median bill: $1,965

Yuma County

Rate: 0.65%

Median bill: $1,281

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