Property Taxes in Vernon, Arizona
Median Vernon, Arizona effective property tax rate: 0.71%, significantly lower than the national median of 1.02%, and higher than the Arizona state median of 0.51%.
Median Vernon, Arizona home value: $95,280
Median annual Vernon, Arizona tax bill: $689, lower than the national median property tax bill of $2,400.
How are property taxes in Apache calculated?
Property taxes in Vernon, Arizona are calculated based on the tax assessed value, which is often lower than the actual market value due to property tax exemptions such as the homestead or senior exemption.
Understanding Vernon's property tax system, exemptions, and reduction opportunities can lead to significant savings. Regardless of where you live in Vernon, knowing local tax details benefits homeowners and investors.
Last Updated April 13, 2026
How Does the Vernon Property Tax Calculator Work?
Use this Vernon property tax calculator to estimate your annual property tax bill. Enter your property's assessed value and our calculator applies Vernon's median effective property tax rate of 0.71% — based on actual property records in Apache County — to generate your estimate.
Enter your property's estimated assessed value — the figure the local appraisal district uses to calculate your bill, which reflects any exemptions you hold and is typically lower than your home's market value. Our calculator applies Vernon's median effective rate across all local levies, providing a more accurate estimate than applying a single county millage rate.
Your bill may vary by ZIP code within Vernon: rates range from 0.71% in 85940 to 0.71% in 85940, primarily due to differences in school district levies and local assessment districts.
For a more precise estimate, scroll down to explore ZIP code-level tax rate trends across Vernon.
About Vernon Property Taxes
About Property Taxes in Vernon, Apache, Arizona
Vernon’s median effective property tax rate of 0.71% is higher than the Arizona state median of 0.51% and lower than the national median of 1.02%. This rate reflects the Apache County base levy combined with local school district levies and Community facilities districts (CFDs) that vary by subdivision throughout the city.
Property tax rates are not uniform across Vernon. Homeowners in ZIP code 85940 carry a median effective rate of 0.71%, while those in 85940 pay 0.71%. This spread — 0.00 percentage points across the same city — reflects how school district boundaries and local assessment districts are drawn across Apache County. Understanding which part of Vernon you live in can make a meaningful difference to your annual tax bill.
Vernon homeowners who believe their assessed value is too high can file a formal appeal with the local Tax Assessor before April 30, 2026.
If your estimated bill above seems higher than expected, Ownwell can review your assessment and protest on your behalf. You only pay if we save you money.
Property Tax Rates Across Vernon, Apache County, Arizona
As noted earlier, local government entities set tax rates, which can vary widely within a state.
Why? Because annually, each county estimates its required budget to provide services and divides that by the total value of all taxable property within its jurisdiction. This calculation results in the property tax rate.
While there are votes and laws involved in setting tax rates and budgets, in a nutshell, this is the annual process.
Below, you can compare Vernon’s effective property tax rate to other cities in Arizona and the median property tax rates in Arizona and the U.S.
Our median effective property tax rate (tax bill ÷ assessor's market value) accounts for exemptions and deductions, making it more accurate than the general median tax rate, which is the midpoint of statutory rates before adjustments.
Median Effective Vernon Tax Rate
0.71%
Our median effective property tax rate (tax bill ÷ assessor's market value) accounts for exemptions and deductions, making it more accurate than the general median tax rate, which is the midpoint of statutory rates before adjustments.
Median Effective Apache County Tax Rate
0.45%
Median Effective Arizona Tax Rate
0.51%
Median Effective United States Tax Rate
1.27%
Property Tax Rates Across Vernon, Apache County, Arizona
| Zip | 10th Percentile | 25th Percentile | Median Tax Rate | 75th Percentile | 90th Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 85940 | 0.46% | 0.56% | 0.71% | 0.86% | 1.06% |
Source: Ownwell
Property Tax Assessment Values Across Vernon, Apache County, Arizona
When examining property taxes in Vernon, Arizona, understanding the distinction between "market value" and "assessed value" is crucial.
The market value is what a willing buyer would pay to a willing seller in an open and competitive market, often influenced by location, property condition, and economic market trends. The Apache County assessment office estimates the market value for tax purposes.
The assessed value is the market value minus any applicable exemptions or limits determined by local laws and offerings. The tax assessed value is the figure used to calculate your property taxes or the amount multiplied by your tax rate to get your tax bill.
Assessment notices:
In Apache County, assessment notices are sent in the spring each year. They'll typically reach your mailbox by the middle of March.
Each property owner receives an assessment notice that contains both the market value and assessed value, along with an estimate of your property tax bill. By providing insights into how assessed and market values are determined, this section helps property owners navigate their tax responsibilities and understand the valuation processes affecting their property taxes in Vernon.
For example, the median home price in Vernon is $95,280, with tax bills ranging significantly across the county. 85940 has the highest median home price at $95,280.
Property Tax Assessment Values Across Vernon, Apache County, Arizona
Source: Ownwell
$43,900
$186,919
$329,938
Median Vernon Market Value
$95,280
Median Apache County Market Value
$114,855
Median Arizona Market Value
$327,500
Median United States Market Value
$274,101
Property Tax Assessment Values Across Vernon, Apache County, Arizona
| Zip | 10th Percentile | 25th Percentile | Median Home Price | 75th Percentile | 90th Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 85940 | $12,244 | $37,565 | $95,280 | $220,927 | $380,486 |
Source: Ownwell
Property Tax Bills Across Vernon, Apache County, Arizona
Vernon, Apache County, Arizona Property Tax Bills
Property tax bills in Vernon are based on the assessed value of a home, not its market price. Local taxing authorities apply their rates to that assessed value to determine the annual bill, so the amount a homeowner owes depends on both the home’s taxable value and the tax rate in the area. For Vernon homeowners, the median home price is $95,280, which helps explain why bills can vary widely from one property to another.
What a homeowner pays also depends on exemptions, local levies, and how the property is classified. In Vernon, the 25th percentile tax bill is $309, while the 75th percentile is $1,325 and the 90th percentile is $2,073. The median tax bill in the area is $689, which is well below the national median property tax bill of $2,400 and below the national median property tax rate of 1.02%.
Median Vernon Tax Bill
$689
Median Apache County Tax Bill
$450
Median Arizona Tax Bill
$1,695
Median United States Tax Bill
$3,209
Property Tax Bills Across Vernon, Apache County, Arizona
| Zip | 10th Percentile | 25th Percentile | Median Tax Bill | 75th Percentile | 90th Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 85940 | $118 | $309 | $689 | $1,325 | $2,073 |
Source: Ownwell
Don't miss the deadline to appeal!
Dates | |
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| Appeal Deadline | April 30 |
Links | |
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| Apache Tax Assessor | |
| Website | eagleassessor.co.apache.az.us |