Tucson Property Tax Records

Tucson property tax records are kept by Pima County, not the city of Tucson itself. Arizona cities do not collect property taxes on their own. The county treasurer sends tax bills and takes all payments. The county assessor sets values for each parcel. If you own a home or land in Tucson, you deal with Pima County offices for everything related to your tax bill. This page shows you how to find tax data, where to pay, and what to expect as a Tucson property owner. Both county offices are in downtown Tucson so you can reach them without a long drive.

Pima County Handles Tucson Property Taxes

Tucson sits in Pima County. The city does not run its own tax office. Like all Arizona cities, Tucson defers to the county for property tax administration. This means you pay your taxes to the Pima County Treasurer. The Pima County property tax page has full details on both the treasurer and assessor offices. Below is a summary of what Tucson residents need to know.

The Pima County Treasurer office is at 240 N. Stone Avenue in Tucson, Arizona 85701. Call them at (520) 724-8341. You can also send a fax to (520) 724-8344 or email treasurer@pima.gov with questions. Office hours are Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM MST. The treasurer sends out tax bills in mid-September. Each bill has two payment coupons. You can pay in two halves or all at once. The first half is due October 1. It becomes late after November 1 at 5 p.m. The second half is due March 1 and late after May 1.

The Pima County Assessor sits in the same building. Call the assessor at (520) 724-8630. Suzanne Droubie serves as the current assessor. This office sets the value of your Tucson property each year. They mail a Notice of Value in February that shows both the Full Cash Value and Limited Property Value for your land and home.

Tucson City Property Tax Information

The City of Tucson publishes info about its portion of the property tax rate. You can find this on the Tucson property tax page. This page explains how the city sets its tax rate each year and what share of your total bill goes to city services. The city portion is just one piece of the total. Schools take the biggest chunk. Fire districts, community colleges, and special areas add more. The county collects all of it in one bill.

Here is the Tucson city property tax information page.

This city page helps you see how much of your tax bill funds city services like police, fire, and parks. The rest goes to other taxing districts based on where your property sits within Tucson.

Search Tucson Property Tax Records Online

The Pima County Treasurer website has free tools to look up any Tucson property. You can search by parcel number, street address, or owner name. The results show your current tax bill, past due amounts, and payment history. You do not need an account. Just type in your info and hit search.

The treasurer also runs a direct property search tool where you can look at tax data in more detail. This is useful if you want to check if taxes have been paid on a home you plan to buy. Unpaid taxes create a lien that stays with the land, not the former owner. Always verify tax status before closing on a Tucson property.

The Pima County Assessor website shows value data rather than tax bills. You can look up the assessed value for any Tucson parcel. The site also has maps, building records, and sales data. All of this is public. Anyone can search it for free. Use the assessor site when you want to see how your value compares to similar homes nearby.

Note: Online records are updated regularly but may lag a few days behind payments made in person or by mail.

Pay Tucson Property Taxes

You have several ways to pay property taxes in Tucson. All payments go through the Pima County Treasurer. Online payment is the most common choice since you can do it any time from home. Go to PayPimaGov to pay by eCheck, credit card, or debit card. The eCheck fee is just $0.50. Credit and debit cards cost 1.95% of your payment amount.

You can also pay in person at the treasurer office downtown. Bring cash, a check, or a card. In-person card payments have a 2% fee. If you mail a check, send it early. The payment must arrive by 5 p.m. on the due date. A postmark on time is not enough. Late payments trigger the 16% annual interest right away. That works out to 1.333% per month on your balance. On a $4,000 tax bill, one month late costs you about $53 in interest.

Tucson Property Tax Values and Assessment

Each year the Pima County Assessor sets two values for your Tucson property. The Full Cash Value is what the assessor thinks your home would sell for on the open market. The Limited Property Value is used to calculate your actual tax bill. Arizona law caps the increase on the limited value at 5% per year. This rule protects you from big jumps in your tax bill when home prices spike.

The assessor mails a Notice of Value in February. Read it carefully. If you think your value is too high, you have 60 days to file an appeal. Start by contacting the Pima County Assessor. You can file a Petition for Review using ADOR Form 82130. Explain why you believe the value is wrong. Include recent sales data for similar Tucson homes if you have it. The assessor may agree and lower your value. If not, you can appeal to the County Board of Equalization within 25 days of the assessor decision.

Residential properties in Arizona are assessed at 10% of their limited value. So a home with a limited value of $300,000 has an assessed value of $30,000. The tax rate applies to this assessed value, not the full value. Different taxing districts within Tucson have different rates. The total rate depends on which school district, fire district, and other zones your property falls into.

Note: The Limited Property Value can never be higher than the Full Cash Value even if the 5% annual cap would put it above.

Delinquent Property Taxes in Tucson

Missing a property tax deadline is costly. The 16% annual interest starts the day after the due date passes. The county charges a full month of interest no matter when in the month you pay. So paying on day one of a new month costs the same as paying on day thirty. The interest adds up fast on large bills.

If you still owe taxes at the end of the year, the county adds a penalty. It is either $5 or 5% of what you owe, whichever is more. They publish your name and property in the local paper. A lien goes on your Tucson property in February. This lien has priority over almost all other claims. You cannot sell or refinance until the taxes are paid. The county holds a tax lien sale each year where investors can pay off delinquent taxes and earn the interest instead of you paying the county.

The treasurer will accept partial payments of at least $10 if you cannot pay the full amount right away. Payments go toward the oldest taxes first. Even a small payment can slow the growth of your debt while you work out how to pay the rest.

Tucson Property Tax Exemptions

Some Tucson residents qualify for lower property taxes or full exemption. Veterans with a 100% service-connected disability can get a full exemption on their primary home. This went into effect January 1, 2026. Other disabled veterans may qualify for partial breaks based on their rating. Widows, widowers, and people with total permanent disabilities also have exemption options under Arizona law.

Older residents can apply for the Senior Freeze Program. This locks your property value in place for three years. Your taxes stay flat even if home values rise around you. You must meet both age and income limits to qualify. The Pima County Assessor handles applications. Ask their office for ADOR Form 82104 to apply. This program can give real relief to seniors on fixed incomes who worry about rising taxes pushing them out of their Tucson homes.

Tucson Property Tax Rates

Your tax rate in Tucson depends on where your property sits. Different areas have different combinations of taxing districts. Schools take the largest share in most cases. The city of Tucson adds its own rate. Fire districts, community colleges, and special assessment areas add more. The county applies all these rates to your assessed value to figure out what you owe.

You can find the exact rates for your Tucson property on your tax bill. The Pima County Assessor can also tell you which districts apply to your parcel and what each one charges. Rates change each year as districts set their budgets. The city posts its rate on the Tucson property tax page mentioned earlier. The total rate for a typical Tucson home often runs between $8 and $12 per $100 of assessed value, but this varies by location within the city.

Tucson Property Tax Office Contacts

Both county offices serving Tucson sit at the same downtown address. You can visit in person or contact them by phone or email.

The Pima County Treasurer handles billing and payments. Address: 240 N. Stone Avenue, Tucson, AZ 85701. Phone: (520) 724-8341. Fax: (520) 724-8344. Email: treasurer@pima.gov. Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM MST.

The Pima County Assessor sets property values. Address: 240 N. Stone Avenue, Tucson, AZ 85701. Phone: (520) 724-8630. Both offices can answer questions about your Tucson property tax records. The treasurer handles payment questions. The assessor handles value and appeal questions. If you are not sure who to call, start with the treasurer and they will direct you if needed.

Pima County Property Tax Resources

The Pima County property tax records page has more detail on county-level resources for Tucson residents. That page covers the full appeal process, explains the Senior Freeze Program in depth, and lists all the online tools available through both the treasurer and assessor websites. Since Tucson is the county seat of Pima County, all the county resources are right here in town.

For state-level questions about property tax rules, contact the Arizona Department of Revenue Property Tax Unit at (602) 716-6843. They can explain Arizona law but do not have records for specific Tucson parcels. Always contact Pima County for actual tax bills and values.

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