Appealing Your Property Tax Assessment in Arizona
Deadlines and steps to appeal a property tax assessment in Arizona, and when property taxes are due.
Short answer: An owner who believes the property is valued too high or improperly listed may file a petition for review with the county assessor, on a form prescribed by the Department of Revenue, within 60 days after the date the assessor mailed the notice of valuation. A.R.S. § 42-16051
| Appealing your assessment | An owner who believes the property is valued too high or improperly listed may file a petition for review with the county assessor, on a form prescribed by the Department of Revenue, within 60 days after the date the assessor mailed the notice of valuation. Re-verified 2026-10-27. Source: A.R.S. § 42-16051 |
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| When property taxes are due | Half of the tax is due October 1 and becomes delinquent after 5:00 p.m. November 1; the second half is due the following March 1 and becomes delinquent after 5:00 p.m. May 1. If the total tax is $100 or less, the full amount is due October 1 and is delinquent after December 31. Deadlines falling on a weekend or holiday move to the next business day. Re-verified 2026-10-27. Source: A.R.S. § 42-18052 |
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FAQ
How do you appeal a property tax assessment in Arizona?
An owner who believes the property is valued too high or improperly listed may file a petition for review with the county assessor, on a form prescribed by the Department of Revenue, within 60 days after the date the assessor mailed the notice of valuation.
When are property taxes due in Arizona?
Half of the tax is due October 1 and becomes delinquent after 5:00 p.m. November 1; the second half is due the following March 1 and becomes delinquent after 5:00 p.m. May 1. If the total tax is $100 or less, the full amount is due October 1 and is delinquent after December 31. Deadlines falling on a weekend or holiday move to the next business day.
General legal information, not legal advice. Laws change and local rules can differ; check the linked official source or talk to a lawyer about your situation.