Yavapai County, AZ Property Taxes (2026)

Yavapai County owners pay a median of $1,734 a year on a median home value of $392,900, an effective rate of 0.44%. That's the 14th-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

0.44%

14th highest of 15 in AZ

Median annual bill

$1,734

~$145/month

Median home value

$392,900

Arizona county median

0.54%

Effective rate

What a protest could save you in Yavapai County

Enter the market value from your appraisal notice. We apply Yavapai County's 0.44% effective rate and a 10–15% reduction, the typical range for successful protests.

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Est. annual tax
$1,729
Savings at 10–15% off
$173–$259
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Yavapai County vs. Arizona vs. U.S. property tax rates

Yavapai County0.44%
Arizona county median0.54%
U.S. county median0.84%

Key stat: Yavapai County's effective property tax rate is 0.44%, vs. 0.54% for the median Arizona county and 0.84% for the median U.S. county. It ranks 14th 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 Yavapai County

  1. 1

    Review your assessment notice

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

  2. 2

    File your appeal before the deadline

    The Yavapai 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 $1,734 bill, 10–15% off is $173–$260 a year.

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Property tax exemptions in Arizona

Arizona homeowners may qualify for exemptions that reduce taxable value. Check with the Yavapai 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 Yavapai County, Arizona?
The median effective property tax rate in Yavapai County is 0.44%: a median annual bill of $1,734 on a median home value of $392,900. That's the 14th-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 Yavapai County?
The median Yavapai County property tax bill is $1,734 a year, about $145 a month, compared with a Arizona county median of $1,325.
What is the deadline to appeal property taxes in Yavapai County?
The deadline to appeal in Yavapai County is Within 60 days of notice. Missing it means waiting until the next assessment cycle.
Is Yavapai County a high property tax area?
Yavapai County's 0.44% effective rate is below the Arizona county median of 0.54% and below the U.S. county median of 0.84%. That's the 14th-highest rate of 15 Arizona counties with Census data.
Can TaxDrop help lower my Yavapai County property taxes?
TaxDrop analyzes your property against local comparable sales and helps you appeal your assessment.

Property taxes in nearby counties

Maricopa County

Rate: 0.47%

Median bill: $1,965

Coconino County

Rate: 0.49%

Median bill: $2,008

Mohave County

Rate: 0.49%

Median bill: $1,229

La Paz County

Rate: 0.71%

Median bill: $831

Gila County

Rate: 0.54%

Median bill: $1,331

Pinal County

Rate: 0.52%

Median bill: $1,615

Navajo County

Rate: 0.61%

Median bill: $1,126

Yuma County

Rate: 0.65%

Median bill: $1,281

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