Property Taxes in Yuma, Arizona
Median Yuma, 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 Yuma, Arizona home value: $177,768
Median annual Yuma, Arizona tax bill: $1,098, $1,302 lower than the national median property tax bill of $2,400.
How are property taxes in Yuma calculated?
Property taxes in Yuma, 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 Yuma's property tax system, exemptions, and reduction opportunities can lead to significant savings. Regardless of where you live in Yuma, knowing local tax details benefits homeowners and investors.
Last Updated April 13, 2026
How Does the Yuma Property Tax Calculator Work?
Use this Yuma property tax calculator to estimate your annual property tax bill. Enter your property's assessed value and our calculator applies Yuma's median effective tax rate of 0.71% — based on actual property records in Yuma County — to generate your estimate.
Enter your property's estimated assessed value — the figure the local assessment system uses to calculate your bill, which reflects any exemptions you hold and is typically lower than your home's market value. Our calculator applies Yuma'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 Yuma: rates range from $869 in 85367 to $1,200 in 85364, primarily due to differences in school district levies and local assessment districts. Yuma's median effective tax rate is lower than the 1.02% national median property tax rate and lower than Arizona's 0.51% state median tax rate.
For a more precise estimate, scroll down to explore ZIP code-level tax rate trends across Yuma.
About Yuma Property Taxes
About Property Taxes in Yuma, Yuma, Arizona
Yuma’s median effective property tax rate of 0.71% 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 Yuma. Homeowners in the 85365 ZIP code carry a median effective rate of 0.79%, while those in 85367 pay 0.64%. This spread — 0.15 percentage points across the same city — reflects how school district boundaries and local assessment districts are drawn across Yuma County. Understanding which part of Yuma you live in can make a meaningful difference to your annual tax bill.
Yuma 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 Yuma, 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 Yuma'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 Yuma 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 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 Yuma, Yuma County, Arizona
| Zip | 10th Percentile | 25th Percentile | Median Tax Rate | 75th Percentile | 90th Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 85364 | 0.44% | 0.58% | 0.71% | 0.84% | 0.94% |
| 85365 | 0.54% | 0.66% | 0.79% | 0.91% | 1.04% |
| 85367 | 0.50% | 0.57% | 0.64% | 0.72% | 0.79% |
| 85356 | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Source: Ownwell
Property Tax Assessment Values Across Yuma, Yuma County, Arizona
When examining property taxes in Yuma, 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 assessor 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 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 Yuma.
For example, the median home price in Yuma is $177,768, with tax bills ranging significantly across the county. 85364 has the highest median home price at $188,967.
Property Tax Assessment Values Across Yuma, Yuma County, Arizona
Source: Ownwell
$12,207
$126,779
$241,351
Median Yuma Market Value
$177,768
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 Yuma, Yuma County, Arizona
| Zip | 10th Percentile | 25th Percentile | Median Home Price | 75th Percentile | 90th Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 85364 | $14,063 | $123,523 | $188,967 | $261,064 | $359,401 |
| 85365 | $16,475 | $46,282 | $186,276 | $282,136 | $392,232 |
| 85367 | $45,219 | $84,758 | $141,169 | $266,941 | $358,391 |
| 85356 | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Source: Ownwell
Property Tax Bills Across Yuma, Yuma County, Arizona
Property tax bills in Yuma are calculated by applying local tax rates to a home’s assessed value, which is based on the market value of the property and any exemptions or special assessments that may apply. For a median home price of $177,768, the bill can vary widely depending on location, neighborhood, and taxing jurisdictions within Yuma County.
What homeowners pay is shaped by how their property is assessed and which local services are funded through property taxes. A lower bill may reflect a smaller assessed value or fewer taxing obligations, while a higher bill can result from a more valuable home or additional levies. In Yuma, the 25th percentile tax bill is $488, the 75th percentile is $1,872, and the 90th percentile reaches $2,759. The highest median tax bill is $1,200 in ZIP code 85364, while the lowest median tax bill is $869 in ZIP code 85367. These differences show how property tax bills can affect homeowners unevenly across the city.
Median Yuma Tax Bill
$1,098
Median Yuma County Tax Bill
$1,094
Median Arizona Tax Bill
$1,695
Median United States Tax Bill
$3,209
Property Tax Bills Across Yuma, Yuma County, Arizona
| Zip | 10th Percentile | 25th Percentile | Median Tax Bill | 75th Percentile | 90th Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 85364 | $124 | $573 | $1,200 | $1,859 | $2,865 |
| 85365 | $155 | $361 | $1,182 | $2,013 | $3,014 |
| 85367 | $246 | $526 | $869 | $1,632 | $2,275 |
| 85356 | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
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 |