85607 Property Tax Rate

Property owners in ZIP code 85607 (Douglas, Arizona) pay a median of $894/year in property taxes on homes valued at $134,000. This translates to an effective tax rate of 0.67%, which is 23% above the Arizona state average of 0.54%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 85607 is approximately $75, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Cochise County. This is $817 less than the Arizona average of $1,711/year.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in Arizona, 85607 has higher property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 85746 (0.67%) and 85194 (0.66%).

In Douglas, property taxes represent approximately 2.2% of the median household income of $40,576, providing context for the relative tax burden on homeowners in this area.

Arizona taxes owner-occupied primary residences at a 10% assessment ratio (vs. 18% for other property types), and your property will be reassessed at purchase price upon sale; Limited Property Value caps annual increases thereafter. The Cochise County Assessor administers the Senior Valuation Protection program for owners 65+ in residence 10+ years and standard owner-occupancy claims — file within 60 days of closing. Submit your owner-occupancy application to the Cochise County Assessor immediately upon closing to ensure the reduced 10% assessment rate applies to your first tax bill.