Scottsdale, AZ Property Tax Calculator
Estimate property tax for a home in Scottsdale, AZ. Homes in Scottsdale are assessed by Maricopa County, where the effective property tax rate runs about 0.45% of market value — so a median-priced Scottsdale home of $790,000 generates roughly $3,555 in annual property tax. Enter your specific home value below for a custom estimate.
Annual Tax
$3,555
0.45% of $790,000
Monthly Tax
$296
Typically escrowed with your mortgage
State Rank
#40 of 51
Highest rate = #1
vs. National Average
Highest property tax states
- New Jersey2.49%
- Illinois2.23%
- New Hampshire2.18%
- Connecticut2.15%
- Vermont1.90%
Lowest property tax states
- Hawaii0.32%
- Alabama0.41%
- Colorado0.55%
- Louisiana0.56%
- District of Columbia0.57%
These are state-level averages. Individual counties and cities can vary significantly — a home in Austin's urban core may have a far higher effective rate than the Texas state average, for example. For the most accurate estimate, get the exact millage rate from your county assessor and override the rate field above.
How to use it
A two-minute guide.
The Home Value field is pre-filled with Scottsdale's median home value of $790,000. Override with your actual home's market value for a specific estimate — your tax bill scales linearly with home value.
The rate is pre-filled with Maricopa County's effective rate of 0.45% — the county-level average for owner-occupied homes, which is more precise than Arizona's statewide average of 0.63%. Individual school districts and special taxing zones within Scottsdale still shift the exact figure — if you know the rate from your latest tax bill, override it for the most precise estimate.
You'll see your estimated annual property tax, the monthly amount (which is typically escrowed with your mortgage payment), and a comparison to other states.
How it works
The math behind the result.
How Scottsdale's tax bill works out. Homes in Scottsdale are assessed and billed through Maricopa County. The effective rate there averages about 0.45% of market value — below Arizona's statewide average of 0.63%. On Scottsdale's median home value of $790,000, that's approximately $3,555/year, or $296/month when escrowed with your mortgage.
How assessment works in Arizona. County assessors value homes annually, but taxes are levied on the Limited Property Value (LPV), which can rise at most 5% per year — so effective rates fall as market values climb. Residential property is assessed at 10% of LPV.
Exemptions worth claiming. Owner-occupied homes are Class 3 property and receive a rebate on school taxes (the Homeowner Rebate) automatically; seniors can apply for a valuation freeze, and Maricopa cities like Mesa levy no primary city property tax at all. Exemptions are the most common reason two identical Scottsdale homes pay different tax bills — make sure yours are on file with Maricopa County.
What property tax actually pays for. In Scottsdale — like the rest of Arizona — property tax funds local schools, public safety (police, fire), road maintenance, parks, libraries, and county government. Most of your bill stays in your county and school district.
Comparing to other states. Effective rates vary enormously across the US — from about 0.3% in Hawaii to nearly 2.5% in New Jersey. Scottsdale's 0.45% puts it among the lowest in the US.
Questions
Frequently asked.
Buying in Scottsdale? Estimate your full mortgage payment with our Scottsdale Mortgage Calculator. Or see how Arizona property tax rates compare across the state with our Arizona Property Tax Calculator.
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