state average of 0.72%, residents of Pima County pay a higher average property tax rate of 0.81%. That means that the typical homeowner in the county can expect a tax bill of around $1,614 a year.

Property taxes can be confusing to understand, especially for first-time homebuyers. Your tax bill changes with the price of your house, the evolving needs of your community, and even your location within the county.

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Property tax 101

Property taxes are an annual tax bill levied by your local government on property that you own. That means if you rent a home or apartment, you do not owe property tax to the government.

Property tax rates are set by the local government each year, and the revenue from these taxes helps pay for public programs such as fire departments, public libraries, and roads.

Your tax bill depends in large part on the value of your home. A county assessor is the government official tasked with assigning a value to each property.

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What is the property tax rate in Pima County?

The average property tax rate across Pima County is 0.81%—when combined with the average home price, the median annual tax bill for county residents is $1,614.

Pima County has a great

online resource

for those who want a more in-depth analysis of tax rates across the county. It also tracks how the local rates have changed in recent years.

How Pima County property taxes are determined

The most important fact to know is that property tax rates are not the same throughout the county. The many tax zones within the county have different rates, including school districts, fire districts, street light districts, and more.

The best way to find out your specific property tax rate is through

the property search tool

from the County Assessor’s office. If you have your address, taxpayer number, or assessor account number (which can be found on your tax bill), this resource will tell you what districts you are covered by and what your tax rate is.

Your tax bill depends on the assessed value of your property. This is determined by the county assessor and is usually a percentage of the fair market value of your home (how much it would sell for in normal market conditions).

Your property tax bill is calculated by multiplying the assessed value and tax rate. For example, if you are subject to a 1% tax rate and your assessed value is $200,000, your annual property tax bill would be $2,000 (200,000 x 0.01).

The government should send you a tax bill in the mail each year, but even if you do not receive one, you are still responsible for paying your taxes on time.

What do Pima County property taxes pay for?

The best part of property taxes is that the money you pay goes right back into your community to pay for services that people use every day. This includes:

Roads construction and maintenance

Law enforcement

Fire department and EMS

Public school and teachers

Public health department

Public libraries, parks, and recreation centers

Water, sewer, and trash disposal

Public housing

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How to pay property taxes in Pima County

Property taxes in Pima County come due twice a year. The first payment is due on October 1 and must be paid by November 1. The second payment is due March 1 and must be paid by May 1.

You have several ways to pay your property taxes:

Online: You can use the

Pima county tax payment website

to pay your tax bill via eCheck (incurs a 50 cent fee) or through debit/credit (incurs a 1.95% fee).

By mail: Make your check payable to the Pima County Treasurer and send to this address: Beth Ford, Pima County Treasurer, P.O. Box 29011, Phoenix, AZ 85038-9011. You may only pay by mail with a check, cashier’s check, or money order.

In-person: This is the only option to pay with cash, but bills may also be paid via any of the other methods. Here’s the address of the Treasurer’s office: Pima County Public Service Center, 240 N. Stone Ave., Tucson, Arizona 85701

Through your mortgage: Many lenders offer the option to pay your property tax as part of your monthly mortgage. Reach out to your lender for more details.

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When are property taxes due in Pima County?

Pima County property taxes are due on October 1 (which must be paid by November 1) and on March 1(which must be paid by May 1).

Are property taxes high in Pima County?

Property taxes are slightly higher in Pima County than in the rest of the state—0.81% compared to 0.71%. But not everyone pays the same tax rates, so be sure to research the tax rate in your area.

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