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Pima County adopted a tentative fiscal year 2027 budget on May 26, 2026, proposing a 5.26% increase in primary property taxes totaling $26,059,116. The $1.81 billion budget would fund housing, health, safety, and quality-of-life programs while setting a new combined property tax rate of $5.2835 per $100 of net assessed value.
What the Proposal Includes
The tentative budget represents a 3.3% increase over the current fiscal year and aims to address county priorities including housing affordability, behavioral health services, and infrastructure. The primary property tax rate would rise to $4.2733 per $100 of assessed value, an increase of approximately 7.9 cents per $100 from the previous rate. For homeowners, the tax increase translates to roughly $73 on a median-valued home in Pima County, depending on individual property assessments.
Next Steps for the Budget Process
The Board of Supervisors voted 4-1 to adopt the tentative budget. The county will hold Truth in Taxation public hearings on June 23, where residents can comment on the proposed property tax increase before the county finalizes the budget. The combined property tax rate remains nearly 70 cents lower than the peak rate the county imposed in prior years, according to county officials.
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Sources
- Pima County — Official announcement of tentative FY27 budget adoption and property tax increase details
- KVOA News 4 Tucson — Confirmation of $1.81 billion budget, May 26 adoption, 4-1 vote, and primary tax rate of $4.2733
- GovDelivery (Pima County announcement) — Budget details, including $5.2835 total property tax rate and tax rate comparison to historical peaks
- Arizona Chronicle / News sources — Median home tax impact of approximately $73
