Phoenix Property Tax Records
Phoenix property tax records are held by Maricopa County, not the city itself. The county assessor sets values on all Phoenix parcels each year. The county treasurer sends out bills and collects payments. You can search Phoenix tax records online through the Maricopa County websites at no cost. Type in an address or parcel number to see assessed values, tax amounts due, and payment history. The city sets its own tax rates, but all billing and collection runs through the county. With over 1.6 million people, Phoenix is the largest city in Arizona and one of the biggest in the nation. Finding your tax record takes just a few clicks.
Phoenix Property Tax Quick Facts
Phoenix Tax Records Through Maricopa County
The City of Phoenix does not collect property taxes on its own. All Phoenix property tax records are kept by Maricopa County. The county assessor finds and values every parcel in the city. The county treasurer sends the tax bill and takes your payment. This is how all Arizona cities work. No city in the state runs its own property tax system.
When you pay your Phoenix property tax, the money gets split up. Part goes to the city. Part goes to the school district. Part goes to the county and state. Special districts like fire protection and flood control also get shares. Your tax bill lists every district and shows how much each one gets. The city portion pays for services like parks, libraries, and debt on bonds that voters approved.
Phoenix sets two tax rates each year. The primary rate funds general city operations. The secondary rate pays off bonds and other voter-approved debt. For fiscal year 2025-26, the primary rate is $1.2658 per $100 of assessed value. The secondary rate is $0.8141 per $100. These rates apply only to the city portion of your bill. The full tax bill includes rates from all districts that serve your property.
Phoenix Property Tax Questions
The City of Phoenix Finance Department answers common questions about property taxes on their website. Many people ask who to contact about their tax bill. The answer is always the county. If your property is in Phoenix or anywhere else in Maricopa County, you need the Maricopa County Assessor for value questions. You need the Maricopa County Treasurer for billing and payment questions.
The Phoenix Finance FAQ page points residents to the right county office for tax help.
The FAQ covers more than just property taxes. It also talks about utility bills, business licenses, and city fees. But the property tax section makes one thing clear. The city does not have your tax records. The county does. This trips up many new Phoenix residents who expect to deal with city hall. For tax matters, you go straight to the county offices downtown.
Phoenix Property Tax Rate Changes
Arizona law requires cities to hold a public hearing before raising property taxes above a set level. This is called Truth in Taxation. It gives residents a chance to speak up before rates go up. Phoenix posts notices when such hearings are scheduled. The notice explains how much the increase would be and when the hearing takes place.
The Phoenix Truth in Taxation page shows details on proposed tax changes.
These hearings happen most years when the city budget grows. You can attend in person or sometimes watch online. Public comments go into the record. The city council then votes on the final rates. Even if you do not attend, reading the notice tells you what to expect on your next tax bill. The notice breaks down how the increase affects a typical home so you can see the dollar impact.
Note: Truth in Taxation applies to the city rate only. School districts and other taxing entities hold separate hearings for their own rate changes.
How to Search Phoenix Tax Records
Start at the Maricopa County Assessor website. The parcel search tool lets you look up any property in Phoenix. Type in the street address or the owner name. The results page shows assessed values, lot size, building details, and more. You can also search by parcel number if you have it.
For tax bills and payment info, use the Maricopa County Treasurer site. Enter your parcel number to see what you owe. The site shows current year taxes plus any past due amounts. Payment history goes back several years. You can see when payments were made and how much was paid each time. Both sites are free to use and do not need a login for basic searches.
The county also runs a GIS map viewer. It shows parcel lines on a map of the whole county. Zoom into Phoenix to find any property. Click on a parcel to see its basic info. This tool helps when you know where a property sits but not the exact address. It also shows neighboring parcels so you can compare values in your area.
Maricopa County Assessor for Phoenix
The Maricopa County Assessor values all Phoenix property each year. Their office mails a Notice of Value in February. This notice shows the Full Cash Value and Limited Property Value for your land and buildings. The limited value is used to figure your tax bill. It can only go up 5% per year under Arizona law, which helps keep bills stable even when home prices jump.
Contact the assessor at 602-506-3406. The office is at 301 W Jefferson Street in Phoenix. Hours run Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. You can sign up for electronic notices on their website. This gets your value notice faster and helps avoid mail delays. The assessor tracks over 1.8 million parcels across the county, including hundreds of thousands in Phoenix alone.
If you think your value is too high, you can file an appeal within 60 days of when the notice was mailed. Use ADOR Form 82130 to start the process. The assessor reviews your claim and may agree to lower the value. If not, you can take your case to the County Board of Equalization or Tax Court.
Maricopa County Treasurer for Phoenix
The Maricopa County Treasurer sends out Phoenix tax bills each September. Bills are due in two halves. The first half is due October 1. It goes delinquent if not paid by November 1 at 5 p.m. The second half is due March 1 and turns delinquent after May 1 at 5 p.m. You can also pay the full year by December 31 and skip the second notice.
Call the treasurer at 602-506-8511 with billing questions. The office is at 301 W Jefferson St, Suite 100, Phoenix AZ 85003. Mail payments to PO Box 52133, Phoenix AZ 85072-2133. Office hours are Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. The website lets you look up your bill and pay online any time.
Payment options include e-check with no fee, debit cards at 1.80%, or credit cards at 2.25%. Digital wallets like PayPal, Venmo, Apple Pay, and Google Pay also work at 2.25%. Late payments cost 16% interest per year. That adds up to about $13.33 per month for every $1,000 you owe. Pay on time to avoid these charges.
Phoenix Property Tax Exemptions
Phoenix residents may qualify for property tax exemptions through Maricopa County. Veterans with a 100% service-connected disability can get a full exemption on their primary home. This rule went into effect January 1, 2026. Other veterans with disability ratings may qualify for partial exemptions.
The Senior Freeze Program helps older homeowners on fixed incomes. If you meet the age and income rules, your property value gets locked for three years. Your taxes stay flat even if home prices rise around you. Apply through the county assessor using ADOR Form 82104. Widows, widowers, and people with total permanent disabilities can also claim exemptions.
Exemptions do not happen by default. You must apply for them. Contact the Maricopa County Assessor at 602-506-3406 to find out if you qualify. Missing the deadline means waiting another year. If you think you might qualify, ask sooner rather than later.
Nearby Arizona Cities
Phoenix sits in the center of the Valley of the Sun. Several other large cities share borders with it. All use the same Maricopa County offices for property tax records. If you own property in more than one city, your bills still come from the county. Just the tax rates differ based on which city and which school district serves each parcel.
Cities near Phoenix with their own pages on this site:
Each city sets its own primary and secondary tax rates. But the county assessor sets property values the same way across all cities. And the county treasurer collects all payments. If you move from Phoenix to Mesa, your tax records move with you in the county system. No need to contact the city at all.