City of Scottsdale “Truth in Taxation” notice

This “Truth in Taxation” hearing notice regarding the City of Scottsdale primary property tax levy is being published as required by Arizona state law in the Arizona Republic on Saturday May 23, 2026 and Saturday May 30, 2026.

A public hearing on Scottsdale’s proposed property tax levy will occur before final budget adoption, scheduled at 5 p.m. Tuesday, June 9, 2026, at Scottsdale City Hall, 3939 N. Drinkwater Blvd.

Meetings are broadcast electronically through Cox Cable Channel 11 and streamed online at ScottsdaleAZ.gov (search “live stream”). To find the agenda for this meeting and information about the opportunity for public participation and comment, visit ScottsdaleAZ.gov and search “City Council agenda”.

The City of Scottsdale plans to increase its proposed primary property tax levy by $681,888 (excluding new construction) for the 2 percent statutory adjustment. If adopted by the City Council, the proposed primary property tax rate will decrease from $0.4891 per $100 of assessed valuation to $0.4801 in Fiscal Year 2026/27 due to increases in tax assessed valuations.

The city’s proposed secondary property tax levy will increase by $1,846,967 for anticipated debt payment and reserve allowance on voter-authorized bonds issued. The current secondary tax rate of $0.4233 is expected to increase by $0.0034 to $0.4267 per $100 of assessed valuation in FY 2025/26.

In Fiscal Year 2026/27, property tax bills will reflect a proposed combined property tax rate of $0.9068, which is $0.0056 lower than the Fiscal Year 2025/26 combined rate of $0.9124. 

Where do your property taxes go in Scottsdale? For every dollar of property tax paid, the typical allocations are as follows:

The above allocations are based on FY25/26 property tax rates for an owner-occupied home in Scottsdale. Allocations may vary based on different school or special  districts that the property is located in.

Primary property taxes are used by the City of Scottsdale to pay for general city services and operational expenses and comprise about 10% of Scottsdale’s General Fund operating revenues.

Secondary property taxes are restricted to pay debt service on voter-approved general obligation bonds for such things as parks, libraries, streets, and police/fire stations. 

About 15 cents of every dollar in property taxes paid by Scottsdale property owners goes to the city; the remaining 85 cents goes to public schools, Maricopa County, community colleges, and various special taxing districts. Of the 15 cents that goes to the city, 7 cents supports voter-approved bond programs.  

The amount of property tax paid is based on two factors: the tax levy set by the city and the assessed valuation of the property (as determined by the county).

The City Treasurer’s Office at 480-312-2427 can answer questions regarding the city property tax levy or other budget issues.

Truth in Taxation Hearing: Notice of Tax Increase

In compliance with section 42-17107, Arizona Revised Statutes, the City of is notifying its property taxpayers of ’s intention to raise its primary property taxes over last year’s level.  Scottsdale is proposing an increase in primary property taxes of $681,888, or 1.70 percent. 

For example, the proposed tax increase will cause Scottsdale’s primary property taxes on a $100,000 home to be $48.01 (total proposed taxes including the tax increase). Without the proposed tax increase, the total taxes that would be owed on a $100,000 home would have been $48.91.

This proposed increase is exclusive of increased primary property taxes received from new construction.  The increase is also exclusive of any changes that may occur from property tax levies for voter-approved bonded indebtedness or budget and tax overrides. 

All interested citizens are invited to attend the public hearing on the tax increase that is scheduled to be held on Tuesday, June 9, 2026, at 5:00 p.m., at the City of Scottsdale City Hall Kiva, 3939 N. Drinkwater Blvd., Scottsdale, Arizona.

The meeting will also be broadcast electronically through Cox Cable Channel 11 and streamed online at ScottsdaleAZ.gov (search “live stream”). Please check the City Council website at https://www.scottsdaleaz.gov/council/meeting-information/agendas-minutes for the specific agenda for this meeting and the latest updates regarding meetings and the opportunity for public participation and comment at this meeting.