Lower Property Taxes May Be Coming to Scottsdale. Here's What We Know

SCOTTSDALE, AZ — Property owners will have a chance to speak up next week before the City Council moves forward with the city's proposed budget and property tax levy.

A public hearing is set for 5 p.m. Tuesday, June 9, at Scottsdale City Hall, 3939 N. Drinkwater Blvd. The hearing is required by Arizona law before the city can finalize its budget.

The headline number for most homeowners: the combined property tax rate is proposed to drop slightly, from $0.9124 to $0.9068 per $100 of assessed valuation in Fiscal Year 2026/27.

Here's how that breaks down. The primary tax rate, which funds general city services and makes up about 10 percent of Scottsdale's General Fund, would decrease from $0.4891 to $0.4801 per $100 of assessed valuation.

That's because assessed property values have risen, meaning the city can collect slightly more overall while lowering the rate. The city is proposing a primary levy increase of $681,888, or 1.70 percent, under the state's 2 percent statutory adjustment.

The secondary tax rate, which is restricted to paying off voter-approved bonds for parks, libraries, streets, and police and fire stations, would edge up slightly from $0.4233 to $0.4267 per $100 of assessed valuation to cover debt payments and reserve allowances.

One thing worth keeping in mind: only about 15 cents of every dollar in Scottsdale property taxes actually goes to the city. The remaining 85 cents goes to public schools, Maricopa County, community colleges and special taxing districts.

The hearing will be broadcast on Cox Cable Channel 11 and streamed at ScottsdaleAZ.gov. Residents who want to review the agenda or submit public comment can do so through the City Council agenda page on the city website.

Questions about the property tax levy can be directed to the City Treasurer's Office at 480-312-2427.