Maricopa County
Maricopa County, Arizona
301 W Jefferson Street
Phoenix, Arizona 85003
Tel: 602-506-3406
County Website: Maricopa county
Assessor Website: Maricopa county assessor
Maricopa County Property Assessment Adjustment Instructions
- Create an account
- Apply appeal through online.
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Here's how to lower your property taxes in Maricopa county
Contact the county assessor
Contact the Maricopa county tax assessor's office and ask for a review of the property's value. Visit the Maricopa 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. Maricopa 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 Maricopa 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 Maricopa 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 Maricopa 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 Maricopa 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 Maricopa county Arizona tax assessor's office for specific information about how to reduce your property taxes.
About Maricopa County
Homes in Maricopa county have a median home value of $276,445.
Maricopa county home values are ranked 1 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, Maricopa county homes have a median home value that is above the national median value of $130,626 by ~112%.
The median household income in Maricopa county is $67,799.
Compared to the state of Arizona and the United States, Maricopa county's median household income is higher than the state of Arizona's average median household income of $51,104 and the United States average median household income of $54,172.
Maricopa county's population has grown from 2,122,101 in 1990 to 4,420,568 in 2020, an increase of 108% 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.
Maricopa county's population change from 1990 to 2020 is greater than the population change for Arizona and the United States.
Maricopa County Arizona Cities
Aguila, Arizona Boys Ran, Arlington, Avondale, Buckeye, Cashion, Cave Creek, Chandler, El Mirage, Fort Mcdowell, Fountain Hills, Gila Bend, Gilbert, Glendale, Goodyear, Higley, Laveen, Litchfield Park, Luke Afb, Mesa, Morristown, New River Stage, Paradise Valley, Peoria, Phoenix, Rio Verde, Scottsdale, Sun City, Sun City West, Sun Lakes, Surprise, Tempe, Tolleson, Tonopah, Waddell, Wickenburg, Wittmann, Youngtown
Maricopa County Arizona Zipcodes
85003 / 85004 / 85006 / 85007 / 85008 / 85009 / 85012 / 85013 / 85014 / 85015 / 85016 / 85017 / 85018 / 85019 / 85020 / 85021 / 85022 / 85023 / 85024 / 85027 / 85028 / 85029 / 85031 / 85032 / 85033 / 85034 / 85035 / 85037 / 85040 / 85041 / 85043 / 85044 / 85045 / 85048 / 85050 / 85051 / 85053 / 85054 / 85085 / 85086 / 85201 / 85202 / 85203 / 85204 / 85205 / 85206 / 85207 / 85208 / 85210 / 85212 / 85213 / 85215 / 85224 / 85225 / 85226 / 85233 / 85234 / 85236 / 85242 / 85248 / 85249 / 85250 / 85251 / 85253 / 85254 / 85255 / 85256 / 85257 / 85258 / 85259 / 85260 / 85262 / 85263 / 85264 / 85268 / 85281 / 85282 / 85283 / 85284 / 85296 / 85301 / 85302 / 85303 / 85304 / 85305 / 85306 / 85307 / 85308 / 85309 / 85310 / 85320 / 85322 / 85323 / 85326 / 85329 / 85331 / 85335 / 85337 / 85338 / 85339 / 85340 / 85342 / 85345 / 85351 / 85353 / 85354 / 85355 / 85361 / 85363 / 85373 / 85374 / 85375 / 85381 / 85382 / 85390 /
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