Maricopa County property tax
Homeowners in Maricopa County, Arizona typically pay about 0.44% of their home's value in property tax each year — a median bill of $1,983 on a median home value of $452,800.
Typical effective rate
0.44%
higher than 90% of U.S. counties
Median tax paid
$1,983
per year
Median home value
$452,800
In AZ
#13
of 15 ranked counties
At a glance
- Effective rate 0.44% — 53% lower than the U.S. median of 0.94%, and 8% lower than the Arizona median of 0.48%.
- With vs. without a mortgage — median tax $2,028 for mortgaged homes, $1,888 for homes owned outright.
- State ranking — 13th highest effective rate of 15 ranked Arizona counties; nationally it sits around the 10th percentile.
Estimate a bill for Maricopa County
Apply this county's typical effective rate (0.44%) to a home value of your choice.
Frequently asked questions
What is the property tax rate in Maricopa County, AZ?
The typical effective property-tax rate in Maricopa County is 0.44% of a home's value per year, based on median taxes paid ($1,983) divided by the median home value ($452,800) in the Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimates. This is a typical burden for comparison, not a statutory mill rate.
How much is property tax on a typical home in Maricopa County?
The median owner-occupied home in Maricopa County is valued at $452,800, and the median real estate tax paid is $1,983 per year. Homes with a mortgage have a median tax of $2,028, versus $1,888 for homes without one.
How does Maricopa County compare to the rest of Arizona?
Maricopa County's effective rate is 8% lower than the Arizona median, ranking 13th of 15 ranked counties in the state.
Compare nearby Arizona counties
Counties ranked closest to Maricopa County by in-state effective rate. Open the comparison tool or see all Arizona counties.
| In-state | County | Effective rate | Median tax |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9 | Graham County | 0.48% | $1,013 |
| 10 | Pinal County | 0.47% | $1,636 |
| 11 | Coconino County | 0.46% | $2,051 |
| 12 | Mohave County | 0.44% | $1,238 |
| 14 | Yavapai County | 0.41% | $1,750 |
| 15 | Greenlee County | 0.33% | $518 |
Official data & resources for Maricopa County
- Maricopa County Census profile (data.census.gov) — housing, value and tax figures for this county.
- Table B25103 for Maricopa County — median real estate taxes paid (the source for the tax figures above).
- Table B25077 for Maricopa County — median home value.
- Federal forms & is property tax deductible? — IRS Pub 530, Schedule A and the SALT cap, plus your state tax agency.
Finding your exact bill
Your county or municipal assessor (sometimes called the appraisal district, property appraiser, or tax collector) sets the assessed value and the exact millage that produces your bill. Search for "[county name] [state] assessor" or "property tax" on an official .gov site.
Figures on this page are Census survey medians for the whole county (2020–2024 5-year), not an assessment of any individual property. Rates, exemptions and assessment practices vary by municipality and school district within a county.