Property Taxes in Tacna, Arizona
Median Tacna, Arizona effective property tax rate: 0.79%, significantly lower than the national median of 1.02%, and lower than the Arizona state median of 0.51%.
Median Tacna, Arizona home value: $36,732
Median annual Tacna, Arizona tax bill: $275, $2,125 lower than the national median property tax bill of $2,400.
How are property taxes in Yuma calculated?
Property taxes in Tacna, 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 Tacna's property tax system, exemptions, and reduction opportunities can lead to significant savings. Regardless of where you live in Tacna, knowing local tax details benefits homeowners and investors.
Last Updated April 13, 2026
How Does the Tacna Property Tax Calculator Work?
Use this Tacna property tax calculator to estimate your annual property tax bill. Enter your property's assessed value and our calculator applies Tacna's median effective tax rate of 0.79% — based on actual property records in Yuma 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 Tacna'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 Tacna: rates range from 0.79% in 85352 to 0.79% in 85352, 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 Tacna.
About Tacna Property Taxes
About Property Taxes in Tacna, Yuma, Arizona
Tacna’s median effective property tax rate of 0.79% is lower than the Arizona state median of 0.51% and lower than the national median of 1.02%. This rate reflects the Yuma 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 Tacna. Homeowners in the 85352 ZIP code carry a median effective rate of 0.79%, while those in 85352 pay 0.79%. This spread — 0.00 percentage points across the same city — reflects how school district boundaries and local assessment districts are drawn across Yuma County. Understanding which part of Tacna you live in can make a meaningful difference to your annual tax bill.
Tacna 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 Tacna, Yuma 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 Tacna'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 Tacna Tax Rate
0.79%
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 Yuma County Tax Rate
0.70%
Median Effective Arizona Tax Rate
0.51%
Median Effective United States Tax Rate
1.27%
Property Tax Rates Across Tacna, Yuma County, Arizona
| Zip | 10th Percentile | 25th Percentile | Median Tax Rate | 75th Percentile | 90th Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 85352 | 0.52% | 0.67% | 0.79% | 0.91% | 1.10% |
Source: Ownwell
Property Tax Assessment Values Across Tacna, Yuma County, Arizona
When examining property taxes in Tacna, 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 Yuma 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 Yuma County, assessment notices are sent in February 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. For example, the median home price in Tacna is $36,732, with tax bills ranging significantly across the county. 85352 has the highest median home price at $36,732.
Property Tax Assessment Values Across Tacna, Yuma County, Arizona
Source: Ownwell
$12,207
$126,779
$241,351
Median Tacna Market Value
$36,732
Median Yuma County Market Value
$178,318
Median Arizona Market Value
$327,500
Median United States Market Value
$274,101
Property Tax Assessment Values Across Tacna, Yuma County, Arizona
| Zip | 10th Percentile | 25th Percentile | Median Home Price | 75th Percentile | 90th Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 85352 | $9,704 | $17,494 | $36,732 | $66,540 | $119,666 |
Source: Ownwell
Property Tax Bills Across Tacna, Yuma County, Arizona
Tacna property tax bills are calculated by applying the local tax rate to the assessed value of a home, which is based on the market value set by the county. The amount a homeowner owes depends on how that assessed value compares with the tax rate in Yuma County and any applicable local levies.
For a home with a median market value of $36,732, the tax bill can vary widely from household to household. The 25th percentile tax bill is $122, while the 75th percentile tax bill is $559 and the 90th percentile tax bill is $1,007. The median tax bill in the area is $275, which is far below the national median property tax bill of $2,400 and also below the national median property tax rate of 1.02%.
For homeowners, that means property taxes in Tacna can be a relatively modest part of housing costs, but changes in assessed value or local rates can still affect what is owed each year.
Median Tacna Tax Bill
$275
Median Yuma County Tax Bill
$1,094
Median Arizona Tax Bill
$1,695
Median United States Tax Bill
$3,209
Property Tax Bills Across Tacna, Yuma County, Arizona
| Zip | 10th Percentile | 25th Percentile | Median Tax Bill | 75th Percentile | 90th Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 85352 | $59 | $122 | $275 | $559 | $1,007 |
Source: Ownwell
Don't miss the deadline to appeal!
Dates | |
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| Appeal Deadline | April 20 |
Links | |
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| Yuma Tax Assessor | |
| Website | yumacountyaz-assessor.tylerhost.net |