Pinal County Property Tax Records

Pinal County property tax records show who owns land, what it is worth, and how much tax is due on each parcel. The county assessor sets values for all real and personal property in the area. The treasurer then sends out bills and collects payments. You can search these records online for free using the county parcel lookup tools. Pinal County has grown fast in recent years, and keeping track of property tax data helps both buyers and current owners know what they owe. The county offices in Florence serve as the main hub, but satellite offices in Apache Junction, Casa Grande, Maricopa, and San Tan Valley make it easy to get help closer to home.

Pinal County Treasurer Office

The Pinal County Treasurer handles all property tax billing and collection. Michael P. McCord serves as the current treasurer. His office sends out tax bills each year and keeps records of who paid and who did not. You can reach the treasurer by phone at the toll-free number 888-431-1311 or the local line at 520-509-3555. Send email to treasurer@pinal.gov for questions about your bill or payment options.

The main office sits at 31 N Pinal Street, Building E, in Florence. Mail goes to P.O. Box 729, Florence, AZ 85132. But you do not have to drive all the way to Florence to pay your taxes or ask questions. Pinal County runs satellite offices in five locations around the county. These branch offices are in Florence, Apache Junction, Casa Grande, Maricopa, and San Tan Valley. Each one can help with tax payments and basic questions about your bill. This spread of offices makes it easier for residents in all parts of the county to get help without a long trip.

The Pinal County Treasurer website has tools to look up your tax bill and make payments online. You can search by parcel number or address to find your account. The site shows current taxes due, past payments, and any amounts that went unpaid. It also lists all the payment methods the county accepts.

Note: Taxes of $100 or less must be paid in full by October 1, not in two halves like larger bills.

Pinal County Tax Payment Deadlines

Pinal County follows the same tax calendar as the rest of Arizona. The first half of your tax bill is due on October 1. If you miss that date, it becomes delinquent after November 1 at 5 p.m. The second half is due March 1 and goes delinquent after May 1 at 5 p.m. You can pay the whole year at once by December 31 if you want to avoid splitting the payment.

There is one key rule that sets small bills apart. If your total tax for the year is $100 or less, you must pay the full amount by October 1. You cannot split it into two payments. This rule keeps the county from spending more on paperwork than it collects on tiny tax bills. Most parcels owe more than $100, so the standard two-payment plan works for most people.

Once taxes go delinquent, interest starts to pile up. The rate is 16% per year. That works out to about 1.33% each month. On a $3,000 tax bill, you would owe an extra $40 after just one month late. The longer you wait, the worse it gets. If taxes stay unpaid past the following February, the county files a lien and lists your property in the local paper. A tax lien means the county has first claim on your land until you pay up.

Pinal County Assessor Records

Douglas Wolf serves as the Pinal County Assessor. His office sets the value of every piece of land and every building in the county. You can call the assessor at 520-866-6361 for questions about your property value. The office is at 31 N Pinal Street, Building E, in Florence, right next to the treasurer.

The assessor mails a Notice of Value to each property owner in February. This notice shows two key numbers. The Full Cash Value is what the property would sell for on the open market. The Limited Property Value is used to calculate your actual tax bill. Under Arizona law, the limited value can only go up 5% per year. This cap helps keep your taxes from jumping too fast when home prices rise. If you think your value is too high, you have 60 days from the date the notice was mailed to file an appeal with the assessor.

The Pinal County Assessor website has forms and information about property values in the county. You can learn about exemptions for veterans, seniors, and people with disabilities. The site also explains how the county classes different types of property and what assessment ratios apply to each class.

Assessor records include legal descriptions, lot sizes, building details, and sales data. You can use this information to compare your property to similar ones nearby. This helps if you plan to appeal your assessed value. The county keeps records going back many years, so you can track how values changed over time.

Search Pinal County Tax Records Online

Pinal County offers free online tools to search property tax records. The Parcel Inquiry tool on the treasurer site lets you look up any parcel by number or address. Enter your search terms and the system pulls up the property record. You will see the owner name, mailing address, and tax amounts due.

The county also has a broader Parcel Search system that shows more detail. This tool connects to assessor data as well as treasurer records. You can find legal descriptions, lot dimensions, and building information. Maps show where each parcel sits in the county. Sales history helps you see what properties sold for and when.

Both search tools are free to use. You do not need an account. Just go to the site and start typing. The public records law in Arizona says anyone can look at property tax records during normal hours. Online tools extend that access to any time of day or night. You can search from home, from work, or from your phone while sitting in a coffee shop.

Pinal County Property Tax Rates

Property tax rates in Pinal County depend on where your land is located. The county sets one rate. Each city or town may add its own rate. School districts layer on more. Special districts for fire, water, or other services add still more. All these rates combine to form your total tax rate.

Arizona uses a system of primary and secondary taxes. Primary taxes fund general government operations like police and roads. Secondary taxes pay for bonds that voters approved. Each taxing district can have both types. The rates are set per $100 of assessed value. Your assessed value is 10% of the Limited Property Value for residential property. So a home with a Limited Property Value of $200,000 would have an assessed value of $20,000. If your combined tax rate is $10 per $100, you would owe $2,000 for the year.

Tax rates change each year. The county and other districts set new rates based on their budgets and the total assessed value in their area. You can find current rates on your tax bill or by calling the treasurer office. Comparing rates across different parts of Pinal County can help you understand why neighbors in different districts pay different amounts even on homes worth the same.

Note: Cities like Casa Grande and Maricopa set tax rates but do not collect the money. The county handles all billing and payment.

Property Tax Appeals in Pinal County

You can challenge your property value if you believe the assessor set it too high. The process starts with a petition to the Pinal County Assessor. Use ADOR Form 82130 for real property. Personal property uses Form 82530. You must file within 60 days of the date on your Notice of Value for real property, or 30 days for personal property.

The assessor reviews your appeal and may agree to lower the value. If not, you can take the next step. File with the Pinal County Board of Equalization within 25 days of the assessor's decision. The board acts like a judge. They look at your evidence and the county's evidence, then decide what value is fair. You can also skip the board and go straight to the Arizona Tax Court within 60 days of the assessor's decision. Most people start with the board because it costs less and moves faster.

To win an appeal, you need evidence. Get comparable sales data from the assessor records. Find homes similar to yours that sold for less than your assessed value. Take photos if your property has problems the assessor might not know about. The more proof you bring, the better your chances. Even if you do not win a full reduction, you might get some relief.

Pinal County Property Tax Exemptions

Arizona offers tax breaks for certain property owners. Veterans with a 100% service-connected disability can get a full exemption. This means they pay no property tax on their home. Other veterans with lower disability ratings may qualify for partial relief. Widows, widowers, and people with total permanent disabilities also have options. Contact the Pinal County Assessor to learn if you qualify.

The Senior Freeze Program helps older residents on fixed incomes. If you meet the age and income limits, you can lock your property value in place for three years. Your taxes stay steady even if home prices go up around you. Apply through the assessor using ADOR Form 82104. This program can make a real difference for seniors worried about rising costs pushing them out of their homes.

Cities in Pinal County

Pinal County has several cities and towns. Property taxes for all of them are handled by the county assessor and treasurer in Florence. Cities set their own tax rates but do not collect the money themselves. The county bills you once for all the overlapping rates in your area.

Casa Grande is one of the largest cities in Pinal County. It sits in the central part of the county along Interstate 10. The City of Maricopa is in the northwest corner of the county. Despite sharing a name with the big county to the north, Maricopa city is in Pinal County. Queen Creek spans both Pinal and Maricopa counties, so some residents there deal with Pinal County offices while others go to Maricopa County.

Apache Junction and San Tan Valley also have large populations in Pinal County. Both have satellite treasurer offices to serve local residents. Whether you live in a city or in an unincorporated area, your property tax records are kept by the county offices. Use the county search tools to find your records no matter where in Pinal County your property sits.

Nearby Arizona Counties

Pinal County shares borders with five other counties. To the west and north sits Maricopa County, the most populous in the state. Phoenix and Mesa are there. To the south is Pima County, home to Tucson. East of Pinal lies Gila County with its mining history and mountain terrain. Further east and south, Graham County and Cochise County round out the neighbors.

If you own property in more than one county, you will deal with each county's assessor and treasurer separately. Arizona does not have a statewide property tax database. Each of the 15 counties keeps its own records. The rules are the same across the state, but you must contact each county office to search records or pay taxes for land in their area.