Pima County Property Taxes

Pima County, Arizona

Effective Tax Rate

0.00%

66.6% above state avg

Median Annual Tax

$0

$187/mo escrow

#14 of 15 counties in Arizona

Estimate Your Tax

$
$50K$2M

Annual Tax

$0

Monthly

$0

Eff. Rate

0.78%

vs. Arizona Avg66.6% above
vs. National Avg16.4% below

At a Glance

Median Home Value

$286,900

State avg $243,360

Tax w/ Mortgage/yr

$2,293

$191/mo escrow

Tax w/o Mortgage/yr

$2,162

$180/mo

State Tax Rate Rank

#14

of 15 counties (1 = lowest)

Data Story

About Property Taxes in Pima County, Arizona

Pima has Arizona's highest tax rate

At 0.783%, Pima County's effective tax rate ranks among the highest in the nation, exceeding the national median of 0.620% by 26%. The median annual property tax of $2,248 approaches the national median of $2,690, even though Pima homes average $286,900—nearly identical to the national median home value.

Pima County tops Arizona on taxes

Pima County carries Arizona's highest effective property tax rate at 0.783%—35% above the state average of 0.581%. The median tax bill of $2,248 far exceeds the state median of $1,349, making Pima the most expensive county in Arizona for property taxation.

Pima taxes heavily compared to neighbors

Pima's 0.783% rate substantially outpaces Santa Cruz County (0.642%) to the south and Pinal County (0.517%) to the east. A homeowner with a $300,000 home pays roughly $400-700 more annually in Pima than in neighboring counties.

What Pima homeowners pay annually

On a median home valued at $286,900, Pima residents pay approximately $2,248 in annual property taxes—the highest among Arizona's major counties. With a mortgage, taxes rise to $2,293; without one, they drop to $2,162.

Appeal may save you hundreds

Given Pima's high tax rate, even a modest reduction in assessed value can yield substantial annual savings. Many property owners never appeal; filing a formal challenge with the assessor costs nothing and is worth pursuing if you believe your assessment exceeds market value.

How Pima County Compares

Median Annual Property Tax

Pima County$2,248
Arizona State Average$1,349
National Average$1,924

Pima County

0.78%

Effective rate

Arizona Avg

0.55%

Effective rate

National Avg

0.91%

Effective rate

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the property tax rate in Pima County, Arizona?
The effective property tax rate in Pima County, Arizona is 0.78%. This rate is calculated by dividing the median property tax payment by the median home value in the county.
How much are property taxes in Pima County?
The median annual property tax payment in Pima County is $2,248. Homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $2,293, while those without a mortgage pay $2,162.
How does Pima County compare to the Arizona average?
Pima County's effective tax rate of 0.78% is higher than the Arizona state average of 0.55%. The median annual property tax in Pima County is $2,248, compared to the state average of $1,349.
What is the median home value in Pima County, Arizona?
The median home value in Pima County, Arizona is $286,900, according to U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates.
Why is Pima County property tax rate higher than the Arizona average?
Pima County's effective property tax rate of 0.78% is higher than the Arizona average of 0.55%. This difference of 0.23% can be attributed to local funding needs for schools, infrastructure, and municipal services. Higher rates often correlate with more urbanized areas or counties with greater public service demands.
How does Pima County rank for property taxes in Arizona?
Pima County ranks #14 out of 15 counties in Arizona by effective property tax rate (1 = lowest). With a rate of 0.78% and median annual tax of $2,248, it falls in the upper third of counties statewide.

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Data updated: March 2026

Data from U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates. Effective tax rate is calculated as median property tax divided by median home value.