Yuma County Property Taxes

Yuma County, Arizona

Effective Tax Rate

0.00%

5% below state avg

Median Annual Tax

$0

$107/mo escrow

#12 of 15 counties in Arizona

Estimate Your Tax

$
$50K$2M

Annual Tax

$0

Monthly

$0

Eff. Rate

0.65%

vs. Arizona Avg5% below
vs. National Avg52.4% below

At a Glance

Median Home Value

$195,700

State avg $243,360

Tax w/ Mortgage/yr

$1,469

$122/mo escrow

Tax w/o Mortgage/yr

$979

$82/mo

State Tax Rate Rank

#12

of 15 counties (1 = lowest)

Data Story

About Property Taxes in Yuma County, Arizona

Yuma slightly above national tax median

Yuma County's 0.655% effective tax rate exceeds the national median of 0.620% by about 5%, placing it slightly above the midpoint nationally. The median annual property tax of $1,281 remains less than half the national median of $2,690, reflecting Yuma's lower median home value of $195,700.

Yuma exceeds Arizona average rate

At 0.655%, Yuma County's effective tax rate runs 13% above Arizona's state average of 0.581%, ranking it in the upper tier of state counties. The median tax bill of $1,281 falls below the state median of $1,349, despite the higher rate, due to lower home values.

Yuma taxes highest among western peers

Yuma County's 0.655% rate significantly exceeds Yavapai County's 0.441% and slightly outpaces Mohave County's 0.485%. Among Arizona's western counties, Yuma carries one of the higher tax burdens relative to state and national averages.

What Yuma homeowners pay annually

On a median home valued at $195,700, Yuma residents pay approximately $1,281 in annual property taxes. With a mortgage, taxes increase to $1,469; without one, they drop to $979.

Appeal if overassessed

Yuma County homeowners should verify their property assessments, particularly those with mortgages who may see inflated tax bills. Contacting the county assessor to request a review costs nothing and could reduce your annual tax burden if your home was overvalued.

How Yuma County Compares

Median Annual Property Tax

Yuma County$1,281
Arizona State Average$1,349
National Average$1,924

Yuma County

0.65%

Effective rate

Arizona Avg

0.55%

Effective rate

National Avg

0.91%

Effective rate

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the property tax rate in Yuma County, Arizona?
The effective property tax rate in Yuma County, Arizona is 0.65%. 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 Yuma County?
The median annual property tax payment in Yuma County is $1,281. Homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $1,469, while those without a mortgage pay $979.
How does Yuma County compare to the Arizona average?
Yuma County's effective tax rate of 0.65% is higher than the Arizona state average of 0.55%. The median annual property tax in Yuma County is $1,281, compared to the state average of $1,349.
What is the median home value in Yuma County, Arizona?
The median home value in Yuma County, Arizona is $195,700, according to U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates.
Why is Yuma County property tax rate higher than the Arizona average?
Yuma County's effective property tax rate of 0.65% is higher than the Arizona average of 0.55%. This difference of 0.10% 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 Yuma County rank for property taxes in Arizona?
Yuma County ranks #12 out of 15 counties in Arizona by effective property tax rate (1 = lowest). With a rate of 0.65% and median annual tax of $1,281, 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.