Yuma County to Refund Unlawful Property Tax Following Legal Challenge
Yuma County Taxpayer Win: Over $4 Million Refund The Yuma County government in Arizona has agreed to return more than $4 million that was collected unlawfully from property owners over a three-year period. This decision came about after a legal battle led by the Goldwater Institute, which contested the illegal tax system in court. This […]
Residents Ask City Council to Speed Up Property Process on Clough Avenue
The Graham County Board of Supervisors recently held a meeting that reflected the strong voices of community members eager to tackle local challenges. The atmosphere was charged with a sense of urgency, especially as residents sought updates on long-awaited infrastructure improvements. Rachel Whitmer, a former engineer, expressed her frustration regarding the sluggish progress on key […]
Coconino County Proposes New Increases to Property Taxes
Coconino County Property Tax Increases Proposed for 2026 Coconino County has put forward plans for property tax increases in fiscal year 2026 across four areas: the county itself, the Flood Management District, the Library District, and the Public Health Services District. For instance, a property valued at $732,000 according to Zillow has a full cash […]
Bisbee Effluent Recharge Project Property Purchase Gets Approval from Cochise County
This article summarizes key points discussed at the recent Flood Management District Conference held in Cocheese County, where local leaders convened to tackle urgent water management and conservation issues. A major focus of the conference was the Bisbee Effluent Recharge Project, an important initiative aimed at sustaining groundwater levels and supporting local agriculture. A retired […]
Yavapai County Reduces Property Tax Rate for FY 2026, Yet Homeowners Might Experience Small Increases
Yavapai County Property Tax Update In the upcoming 2026 budget, the property tax rate in Yavapai County has slightly gone down from 1.9463 to 1.9388. So, what’s the deal with the notice about a 3.41% increase? Well, it’s all about property values, which have risen. While the total property taxes for the county have actually […]
New laws would penalize foreign governments for breaching US trade deals or taking American property.
US Senate Introduces Legislation Amid Deep-Sea Port Controversy The ongoing dispute regarding the seizure of deep-sea ports owned by Balkan Materials has prompted the US Senate to propose legislation aimed at preventing retaliation by a Western hemisphere country that unlawfully appropriates American assets. Senators Katie Britt and Tommy Tuberville, along with Senator Bill Hagerty and […]
Graham County Board of Supervisors plans to reduce property tax rate
Graham County Proposes Property Tax Rate Reduction For the sixth consecutive year, Graham County officials have put forward a plan to decrease primary property tax rates. They also propose maintaining the current rates for flood control districts. Typically, around 25% of property tax revenues go to Graham County, with the remainder allocated to local schools, […]
Yavapai County Assessor Encourages Seniors to Submit Applications for Property Value Protection by September 2
Yavapai County Senior Property Valuation Protection Reminder The Yavapai County Assessment Officer is reminding senior homeowners that the deadline for applying for the senior property valuation protection option, commonly known as “senior freezes,” is September 2. This program is designed to help eligible seniors by freezing the limited asset values (LPVs) of their primary residences […]
Yavapai College Budget Excludes Property Tax Increase
Text from audio articles of speech made possible by CAST11 speaking glass media The Yabapai University District Management Committee (DGB) today approved the university’s proposal budget for 2025-2026 at its annual budget adoption meeting. The university does not seek to increase the collection of major property taxes, and has declined without tax cuts for four […]
Yavapai County Proposes 3.41% Primary Property Tax Increase: Public Hearing Set for June 25 | Prescott Valley Times local news
In accordance with Arizona Section 42-17107, Yabapai County, whose law has been revised, has notified property taxpayers of Yabapai County’s intention to raise major property taxes at last year’s level. Yabapai County is proposing an increase in primary property taxes by $2,133,478 or 3.41%. For example, the proposed tax hike will bring Yavapai County’s major […]