Senior Property Valuation Protection
Who may qualify
Applicants at least 65 who own and have occupied their primary residence for two years, subject to household income and property eligibility rules.
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Pima County property tax due dates 2026
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Due in 128 days
Second half: (announced)
Not tax or legal advice; confirm with your county. Dates are shown as published by the source.
Installment timeline
- First half
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- Second half
announced. Official source
Only announced dates are included, with a reminder seven days before. Re-download after dates change.
How to pay
Payment methods
Visa, MasterCard, Discover, Debit card, PayPal, E-check, Digital wallets
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Fees
Online e-check: $0.50 per transaction. Other online methods: 1.95%, $1.95 minimum.
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Late payments and penalties
Interest accrues at 16% per year, prorated monthly, once the delinquency date has passed.
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Published rate: 16% per year, prorated monthly
Assessment appeals
Appeal to the Assessor within 60 days of receiving the Notice of Value.
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Exemptions
100% Service-Connected Disabled Veterans Exemption
Who may qualify
Honorably discharged veterans with a VA benefit summary confirming a 100% service-connected disability, meeting income requirements.
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County offices
Pima County Treasurer
treasurer
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Pima County Assessor
assessor
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County notes
Second-half payment deadline: May 3, 2027.
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Senior valuation protection applications run from the February Notice of Value mailing to September 1; later applications are held for the next year.
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Common questions
When is property tax due in Pima County?
First half: October 1, 2026 (announced). Second half: March 1, 2027 (announced).
Where can I pay Pima County property tax?
Use the official payment portal: https://www.to.pima.gov/. Visa, MasterCard, Discover, Debit card, PayPal, E-check, Digital wallets
What happens if my Pima County payment is late?
Interest accrues at 16% per year, prorated monthly, once the delinquency date has passed.
Sources and verification
https://www.asr.pima.gov/
If you were previously approved for the Disabled Veterans property tax exemption, the 2026 taxes (first half due October 1, 2026 and second half due March 1, 2027) will receive the exemption.
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https://www.to.pima.gov/
1st Half 2026 - Payment Deadline (Payments must be postmarked no later than Nov 2, 2026)
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https://www.to.pima.gov/
2nd Half 2026 - Payment Deadline (Payments must be postmarked no later than May 3rd, 2027)
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https://asr.pima.gov/valuation-relief/senior-protection
Application period: From the February mail date of the annual Notice of Value to September 1st. Applications received after this deadline will be held for consideration the following year.
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https://www.to.pima.gov/
According to state law, once the delinquency date has passed interest starts to accrue at 16% per year prorated monthly.
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https://www.to.pima.gov/
Accepted forms of payment online are: Visa, MasterCard, Discover credit and debit cards, PayPal, eChecks and other digital wallets for your convenience.
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https://www.to.pima.gov/
eCheck transactions may be processed for a fee of $0.50 per transaction. A convenience fee of 1.95% ($1.95 minimum) of the tax payment amount is charged for all other payment methods.
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https://www.asr.pima.gov/Downloads/Brochures/new-homebuyers-propertytax-brochure.pdf
You may appeal the valuation of your property with the Assessor’s Office within 60 days of receiving your Notice of Value.
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https://www.asr.pima.gov/appeals
The first step in the appeals process is to file a Petition for Review of Valuation with our office.
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https://asr.pima.gov/valuation-relief/senior-protection
From the February mail date of the annual Notice of Value to September 1st.
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https://asr.pima.gov/valuation-relief/senior-protection
Minimum Age: The applicant must be at least 65 years of age. Ownership Requirement: The applicant must be listed as the owner of record, and the property must have been their primary residence for the past two years.
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https://www.asr.pima.gov/
Veterans must be honorably discharged, have a VA benefit summary letter confirming a 100% service-connected disability rating, and meet all income requirements.
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Plan your next step
Estimate a bill and check your assessment
Census survey estimates, 2020–2024. These county medians describe a survey population; they do not establish your home’s correct assessment.
- Median home value
- $319,700
- Median annual taxes paid
- $2,272
- Estimated effective rate
- 0.71%
Census home values, Census taxes paid. Last verified 2026-10-24. Rate = median taxes ÷ median home value. Displayed rates are rounded; calculations use the unrounded ratio.
Appeal timing and filing
Appeal to the Assessor within 60 days of receiving the Notice of Value.
How to file: Pima County Assessor’s Office
State guidance: An unresolved assessor appeal may proceed to the Board of Equalization and/or Tax Court; an original appeal may also go directly to Tax Court.
Official appeal information and filing instructions
Appeal sources and verification
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No savings are promised. Not tax or legal advice; confirm with your county. Estimate methodology and limitations.
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