Cochise County
Cochise County, Arizona
1415 Melody Lane Building B
Bisbee, Arizona 85603
Tel: 520-432-8650
Fax: 520-432-8698
County Website: Cochise county
Assessor Website: Cochise county assessor
Cochise County Property Assessment Adjustment Instructions
- The Notice of Value is mailed to each property owner annually. These are mailed by March 1. The Notice of Value represents a legal notification of the property’s Full Cash Value, Limited Property Value and Legal Classification.
- A 60-day administrative appeal period is initiated at the mailing of the Notice of Value. Property owners may file a Form 82130R (Residential Petition for Review of Valuation) or 82130 (Petition for Review of Real Property Valuation) with the assessor during this 60-day administrative appeal period if the property owner believes the valuation or legal classification is in error.
- Form 82130R: https://www.cochise.az.gov/DocumentCenter/View/2078/82130R_RESIDENTIAL-Petition-for-Review-of-Valuation-PDF
- Form 82130: https://www.cochise.az.gov/DocumentCenter/View/2088/82130_Petition-for-Review-of-Real-Property-Valuation-PDF
- A Notice of Change will be mailed to a property owner by September of the current year (Valuation Year) when a change in the property occurs after the annual notice of value is mailed.
- A Form 82130NC (Petition for Review of Notice of Change) may be filed by a property owner with the County Board of Equalization within 25 days of the mailing date of the notice if the property owner believes the valuation or legal classification shown on the Notice of Change is in error.
- Form 82130NC: https://www.cochise.az.gov/DocumentCenter/View/2091/82130NC_Petition-for-Review-of-Notice-of-Change-PDF
URLs
- https://www.cochise.az.gov/DocumentCenter/View/2078/82130R_RESIDENTIAL-Petition-for-Review-of-Valuation-PDF
- https://www.cochise.az.gov/DocumentCenter/View/2088/82130_Petition-for-Review-of-Real-Property-Valuation-PDF
- https://www.cochise.az.gov/DocumentCenter/View/2091/82130NC_Petition-for-Review-of-Notice-of-Change-PDF
All Appeal Forms must be signed and delivered to the Assessor by end of business 60 days from the Notice date. A U.S. Postal Service postmark is accepted as a filing date. All supporting appeal documentation must be submitted with the appeal. Please keep a copy of the appeal for your records. Email filings are accepted provided they are signed and emailed to assessorappeal@cochise.az.gov.
Here's how to lower your property taxes in Cochise county
Contact the county assessor
Contact the Cochise county tax assessor's office and ask for a review of the property's value. Visit the Cochise county assessor's website to find the phone number to call. If the assessor determines that your property is worth less than the value on which your taxes are based, your property taxes may be lowered.
Tax exemptions
Start by finding what your tax bill is. Typically you will find your tax bill information on your mortgage statement. Look for tax exemptions or credits that you may be eligible for. Many states and localities offer exemptions or credits for homeowners who meet certain criteria, information such as being over a certain age or having a low income. Cochise county may have these types of exemptions available for homeowners. These exemptions and credits can lower the property tax you owe.
Appeal tax assessment
Appeal the property tax assessment. If you believe that your property's value has been overestimated, you can typically appeal the assessment to your Cochise county tax assessor's office. This is part of the services that your assessor's office provides. You will need to provide evidence to support your claim, such as a recent appraisal or sales data for comparable properties and homes in your area. Usually, you will meet with the Board of Equalization. If your appeal is successful, your property taxes may be lowered.
Challenge the tax rate
Consider challenging the tax rate. In some cases, the amount of property taxes you owe is not based on the value of your property, but on the tax rate set by your local government. If you believe that the tax rate is too high, you can contact your Cochise county government and ask them to consider reducing it.
Property Tax Rules
Stay up-to-date on your property's value and property tax rules. For the purpose of lowering your Cochise county property tax, property value is the assessed property value and not the market property value. Assessed property value is used for taxation purposes while market property value is what a buyer and seller would likely agree on. Typically the assessed value is lower than the market value. Your property's value can change over time due to a variety of factors, such as changes in the local real estate market or improvements you make to your property. To ensure that your property taxes are accurate and fair, it is important to stay informed about your property's value and contact Cochise county local tax assessor's office if you believe there has been a significant change.
Keep in mind that property tax laws and regulations can vary, so it is important to consult with your Cochise county Arizona tax assessor's office for specific information about how to reduce your property taxes.
About Cochise County
Homes in Cochise county have a median home value of $148,277.
Cochise county home values are ranked 9 out of 15 counties in the state of Arizona for median home price. The average median home value in Arizona is $152,432. Apache county has the lowest median price at $69,400. Maricopa county has the highest median price at $276,445.
Compared to the rest of the United States, Cochise county homes have a median home value that is above the national median value of $130,626 by ~14%.
The median household income in Cochise county is $51,505.
Compared to the state of Arizona and the United States, Cochise county's median household income is higher than the state of Arizona's average median household income of $51,104 and lower than the United States average median household income of $54,172.
Cochise county's population has grown from 97,624 in 1990 to 125,447 in 2020, an increase of 29% over that time frame.
For comparison, the state of Arizona's population has grown from 3,665,339 in 1990 to 7,151,502 in 2020, an increase of 95% over that time frame.
In the United States, the population has grown from 248,790,925 in 1990 to 331,449,281 in 2020, an increase of 33% over that time frame.
Cochise county's population change from 1990 to 2020 is less than the population change for Arizona and the United States.
Cochise County Arizona Cities
Benson, Bisbee, Bowie, Cochise, Douglas, Dragoon, Elfrida, Fort Huachuca, Hereford, Huachuca City, Mc Neal, Pearce, Pomerene, Portal, Saint David, Sierra Vista, Tombstone, Willcox
Cochise County Arizona Zipcodes
85602 / 85603 / 85605 / 85606 / 85607 / 85608 / 85609 / 85610 / 85613 / 85615 / 85616 / 85617 / 85625 / 85627 / 85630 / 85632 / 85635 / 85638 / 85643 /
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