Property Taxes in Tonto Basin, Arizona
Median Tonto Basin, Arizona effective property tax rate: 0.87%, significantly lower than the national median of 1.02%, and higher than the Arizona state median of 0.51%.
Median Tonto Basin, Arizona home value: $145,394
Median annual Tonto Basin, Arizona tax bill: $1,184, lower than the national median property tax bill of $2,400.
How are property taxes in Gila calculated?
Property taxes in Tonto Basin, 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 Tonto Basin's property tax system, exemptions, and reduction opportunities can lead to significant savings. Regardless of where you live in Tonto Basin, knowing local tax details benefits homeowners and investors.
Last Updated April 13, 2026
How Does the Tonto Basin Property Tax Calculator Work?
Use this Tonto Basin property tax calculator to estimate your annual property tax bill. Enter your property's assessed value and our calculator applies Tonto Basin's median effective tax rate of 0.87% — based on actual property records in Gila 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 Tonto Basin'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 Tonto Basin: rates range from 0.87% in 85553 to 0.87% in 85553, 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 Tonto Basin.
About Tonto Basin Property Taxes
About Property Taxes in Tonto Basin, Gila, Arizona
Tonto Basin’s median effective property tax rate of 0.87% is higher than the Arizona state median of 0.51% and lower than the national median of 1.02%. This rate reflects the Gila 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 Tonto Basin. Homeowners in the 85553 ZIP code carry a median effective rate of 0.87%, while those in the lowest ZIP pay 0.87%. This spread reflects how school district boundaries and local assessment districts are drawn across Gila County. Understanding which part of Tonto Basin you live in can make a meaningful difference to your annual tax bill.
Tonto Basin homeowners who believe their assessed value is too high can file a formal appeal with the local Tax Assessor before the April 28, 2026 deadline each year.
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 Tonto Basin, Gila 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 Tonto Basin'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 Tonto Basin Tax Rate
0.87%
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 Gila County Tax Rate
0.63%
Median Effective Arizona Tax Rate
0.51%
Median Effective United States Tax Rate
1.27%
Property Tax Rates Across Tonto Basin, Gila County, Arizona
| Zip | 10th Percentile | 25th Percentile | Median Tax Rate | 75th Percentile | 90th Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 85553 | 0.54% | 0.71% | 0.87% | 1.07% | 1.26% |
Source: Ownwell
Property Tax Assessment Values Across Tonto Basin, Gila County, Arizona
When examining property taxes in Tonto Basin, 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 Gila County appraisal district 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 Gila County, assessment notices are sent in the spring each year. They'll typically reach your mailbox by the middle of February.
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 Tonto Basin.
For example, the median home price in Tonto Basin is $145,394, with tax bills ranging significantly across the county. 85553 has the highest median home price at $145,394.
Property Tax Assessment Values Across Tonto Basin, Gila County, Arizona
Source: Ownwell
$45,843
$215,264
$384,685
Median Tonto Basin Market Value
$145,394
Median Gila County Market Value
$246,900
Median Arizona Market Value
$327,500
Median United States Market Value
$274,101
Property Tax Assessment Values Across Tonto Basin, Gila County, Arizona
| Zip | 10th Percentile | 25th Percentile | Median Home Price | 75th Percentile | 90th Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 85553 | $45,578 | $85,298 | $145,394 | $239,881 | $346,625 |
Source: Ownwell
Property Tax Bills Across Tonto Basin, Gila County, Arizona
Property tax bills in Tonto Basin are calculated from a home’s assessed value, which is based on the market value of the property, and the local tax rate set for Gila County. When the assessed value rises, the tax bill can increase too, even if the homeowner has not made any changes to the property. For a home with a median home price of $145,394, the property tax bill reflects how local assessments and rates combine to determine what is owed each year.
In Tonto Basin, the median property tax bill is $1,184, with bills ranging from $728 at the 25th percentile to $1,770 at the 75th percentile and $2,570 at the 90th percentile. That means homeowners may see very different bills depending on how their property is assessed compared with similar homes nearby. Because property taxes are tied to value, changes in the housing market can directly affect what homeowners pay.
Median Tonto Basin Tax Bill
$1,184
Median Gila County Tax Bill
$1,468
Median Arizona Tax Bill
$1,695
Median United States Tax Bill
$3,209
Property Tax Bills Across Tonto Basin, Gila County, Arizona
| Zip | 10th Percentile | 25th Percentile | Median Tax Bill | 75th Percentile | 90th Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 85553 | $453 | $728 | $1,184 | $1,770 | $2,570 |
Source: Ownwell
Don't miss the deadline to appeal!
Dates | |
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| Appeal Deadline | April 28 |
Links | |
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| Gila Tax Assessor | |
| Website | assessor.gilacountyaz.gov |