Gilbert Property Tax Records

Gilbert property tax records are kept by Maricopa County, not the town itself. The county assessor sets values for all Gilbert homes and land. The county treasurer sends bills and takes payments. You can look up any Gilbert parcel on the county websites at no cost. The town of Gilbert has a unique tax setup. It has no primary property tax for daily services like police or fire. Sales tax pays for those things. But voters did approve a secondary property tax for special projects. This rate is low at $0.98 per $100 of assessed value. To search records, pay bills, or appeal a value, you will work with Maricopa County offices in Phoenix.

How Gilbert Property Tax Records Work

Gilbert is part of Maricopa County, which handles all property tax matters. The town does not run its own assessor or treasurer office. This means you search for Gilbert property tax records through the county system. The Maricopa County Assessor tracks who owns each parcel, what it is worth, and how it is classed for taxes. The Maricopa County Treasurer sends out bills each fall and collects payments.

What makes Gilbert different from most Arizona cities? It has no primary property tax. Most cities use primary tax funds to pay for cops, fire crews, and parks. Gilbert uses sales tax for all of that. The town made this choice years ago and has kept it going. Voters like it because it means lower property tax bills. The only property tax Gilbert has is a secondary rate. This goes toward voter-approved projects like road bonds or other capital work.

The secondary tax rate for Gilbert in FY 2025-26 is $0.98 per $100 of assessed value. On a home with a $250,000 limited value, that works out to about $245 for the year just for the Gilbert portion. Keep in mind you still pay county, school, and special district taxes on top of that. Your full tax bill will be much higher. You can see the breakdown on your statement from the county treasurer.

Search Gilbert Property Tax Records Online

You can look up any Gilbert property through Maricopa County's online tools. The assessor site lets you search by address, owner name, or parcel number. Results show the full cash value and limited value. You also see lot size, building square feet, year built, and sale history. The treasurer site shows your tax bill, payment status, and what you owe.

Go to the assessor home page to start your search. Type in a Gilbert address to pull up the parcel. The site works fast. Most searches take under a minute. You can print the results or save them as a PDF. If you need a map of the parcel lines, use the GIS parcel viewer. This tool shows exact boundaries and lets you click on any lot to get basic info.

For tax bill info, check the treasurer website. Enter your parcel number to see current and past bills. The site shows if you are paid up or if any amount is past due. You can also pay online with e-check for no fee. Credit cards cost 2.25% extra.

Note: The county sites are free to use and open to anyone, not just property owners.

Arizona Property Tax Rules in Gilbert

State law sets the rules for how property taxes work in Gilbert and all of Arizona. The Arizona Department of Revenue oversees the whole system. County offices do the day-to-day work, but they must follow state guidelines. Two key values appear on every Notice of Value. The Full Cash Value is what your property would sell for. The Limited Property Value is used to figure your tax bill.

Under ARS 42-13301, the limited value can only go up 5% per year. This helps keep tax bills from jumping too fast when home prices spike. Gilbert has seen big growth in property values over the past decade. Without the 5% cap, some owners would face huge tax hikes each year. The cap gives you time to plan for higher bills instead of getting hit all at once.

Public records access is a right in Arizona. Under ARS 39-121, you can look at property tax records during normal office hours. You do not need to own the land. You do not need a reason to search. This is why the county websites let anyone look up any parcel for free.

Paying Gilbert Property Taxes

All Gilbert property tax payments go to the Maricopa County Treasurer. You do not pay the town directly. Bills go out in September each year. You can pay the full amount by December 31 or split it into two halves. The first half is due October 1. It goes delinquent after November 3. The second half is due March 1 and delinquent after May 1.

Payment options give you some choices. E-check has no fee. Debit cards cost 1.80%. Credit cards run 2.25%. Digital wallets like PayPal, Venmo, Apple Pay, and Google Pay charge 2.25% too. Pick the method that works best for you. Many Gilbert owners use e-check to save money.

Miss a deadline and you pay interest. The rate is 16% per year. That adds up to about 1.33% each month. On a $4,000 tax bill, one month late costs you an extra $53. Two months late adds another $53. Do not let your bill sit unpaid.

Gilbert Property Tax Appeals

If you think your Gilbert property value is too high, you can file an appeal. Start with the Maricopa County Assessor. You have 60 days from when the Notice of Value was mailed. Use ADOR Form 82130 for real property. The assessor reviews your claim and may agree to lower the value. If not, you have more options.

You can appeal to the County Board of Equalization within 25 days of the assessor's decision. The State Board of Equalization oversees this process. You can also go straight to Tax Court within 60 days. Most people start with the board. It costs less and moves faster. The board looks at facts and can change your value if the evidence supports it.

Gather evidence before you file. Sales of similar Gilbert homes help show if your value is off. Photos of damage or problems matter too. A well-prepared appeal has a better shot at success than one with no backup.

Note: Appeals only affect the Full Cash Value, not the Limited Property Value, unless there was a math error.

Gilbert Property Tax Exemptions

Arizona offers several property tax exemptions that Gilbert residents can claim. Veterans with a 100% service-connected disability can get a full exemption on their home. This rule went into effect January 1, 2026. Other veterans with partial disability ratings may qualify for smaller exemptions. Widows, widowers, and people with total permanent disabilities also have options. See ARS 42-11111 for the full list of who qualifies.

The Senior Freeze Program helps older homeowners on fixed incomes. It locks in your property value for three years. Your taxes stay the same even if Gilbert home prices keep rising. You must meet age and income limits to qualify. Apply through the Maricopa County Assessor using ADOR Form 82104. This program can provide real relief for seniors worried about being priced out of their homes.

Contact Information for Gilbert Tax Records

For questions about your Gilbert property tax records, contact the Maricopa County offices. The assessor handles values and classifications. The treasurer handles bills and payments. Both offices are in downtown Phoenix at 301 W Jefferson Street.

Key contacts for Gilbert property owners:

• Maricopa County Assessor: 602-506-3406
• Maricopa County Treasurer: 602-506-8511
• State Board of Equalization: 602-364-1600
• Arizona Department of Revenue: 602-716-6843

Office hours are Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. You can also reach the assessor by visiting their website or sending an email. Most simple questions can be answered online without a phone call. The treasurer has a mailing address at PO Box 52133, Phoenix, AZ 85072-2133 if you want to send payment by mail.

Nearby Arizona Cities

Gilbert sits in the southeast part of the Phoenix metro area. Several other cities are close by, and all use Maricopa County for property tax records. If you own land near the city line, make sure you know which city it falls in. Tax rates vary from one city to the next.

Cities near Gilbert with property tax information on this site include Phoenix, Mesa, Chandler, Tempe, and Queen Creek. Each city page shows local tax details and links to the county resources you need. Mesa and Chandler share borders with Gilbert. Queen Creek is just to the east and south. Phoenix is north and west. All of these cities are in Maricopa County, so the same assessor and treasurer serve them all.

Tempe is a bit further north but still part of the metro area. It has higher secondary tax rates than Gilbert. Chandler and Mesa also have primary property taxes that Gilbert lacks. This is one reason Gilbert is popular with home buyers looking for lower tax bills.