Many argue that Pima County’s increases in property tax rates do not cost property owners more money in the long run because the valuations have decreased. However, the tax bills created by the increasing rate and property values have taken a tremendous toll, according to some residents.
Numbers recently released by the County Assessor’s office show that not only has the tax rate increased, but so have valuations:
| District | Median Time- Adj Sales | Median % Change |
| Southern – Avra Valley | $187,003 | 0% |
| Marana – Avra Valley | $155,767 | 8% |
| Tortolita Foothills | $224,560 | 7% |
| Oro Valley – Catalina | $269,973 | 3% |
| Near Northwest | $191,674 | 9% |
| Catalina Foothills | $416,500 | 3% |
| North East | $275,000 | 9% |
| Far East | $179,884 | 10% |
| North Central | $171,400 | 9% |
| Flowing Wells | $122,900 | 13% |
| Tucson Mountian Foothills – S | $219,749 | 10% |
| Tucson Mountian Foothills – N | $185,000 | 7% |
| University | $232,032 | 5% |
| South Central | $139,995 | 9% |
| Near East | $133,655 | 6% |
| South Tucson – Airport | $101,470 | 12$ |
| Midvale – Drexel Heights | $139,912 | 12% |
| Green Valley – Altar Valley | $175,241 | 4% |
| Vail | $212,339 | 8% |
| Santa Rita Foothills | $198,172 | 6% |
| Central Business | $212,255 | 20% |
| Ajo | $82,571 | 12% |
The Pima County Board of Supervisors will hold a budget hearing at 9:00 a.m. on Tuesday, June 16 at 130 W Congress, 1st floor.