Tempe, AZ
Tempe Property Tax Appeal: Deadline and How to File
Tempe is assessed by the Maricopa County Assessor. Arizona lets you appeal to the Assessor first, then the Board of Equalization, then Tax Court.
Filing Deadline
60 days from notice
Files With
Maricopa County Assessor
Assessed By
Maricopa County
Assessor records: mcassessor.maricopa.gov
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How to Appeal Your Property Taxes in Tempe
1. Check your notice
Find the assessed value and the appeal deadline printed on your notice. The date on your notice overrides any general date.
2. Gather comparables
Pull 3 to 5 properties near you in Tempe assessed lower per square foot than yours. Assessor records are public.
3. File your appeal
Submit to Maricopa County Assessor by 60 days from notice, with your evidence attached to the letter.
Tempe Property Tax Appeal Questions
What is the deadline to appeal property taxes in Tempe?
60 days from notice. Deadlines shift year to year and some are tied to the date your notice was mailed, so always confirm against the date printed on your assessment notice.
Who handles a property tax appeal in Tempe?
Maricopa County Assessor. Tempe is assessed by the Maricopa County Assessor. Arizona lets you appeal to the Assessor first, then the Board of Equalization, then Tax Court.
Do I need a lawyer to appeal my Tempe property taxes?
No. Property owners can file on their own behalf in every US jurisdiction. Most appeal hearings run 10 to 15 minutes and many are settled informally before the formal hearing date.
What evidence works best in a Tempe appeal?
Comparable properties near you assessed lower per square foot than yours, ideally 3 to 5 of them. Recent sale prices below your assessed value and documented condition problems also carry weight.
Deadlines and procedures change. Always verify with Maricopa County Assessor before filing. This is not legal advice.