86442 Property Tax Rate

Property owners in ZIP code 86442 (Bullhead City, Arizona) pay a median of $840/year in property taxes on homes valued at $174,400. This translates to an effective tax rate of 0.48%, which is 11% below the Arizona state average of 0.54%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 86442 is approximately $70, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Mohave County. This is $871 less than the Arizona average of $1,711/year.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in Arizona, 86442 has lower property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 85928 (0.48%) and 85226 (0.48%).

In Bullhead City, property taxes represent approximately 1.8% of the median household income of $45,486, 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 home will be reassessed at purchase price; Limited Property Value thereafter caps annual increases. The Mohave County Assessor administers the Senior Valuation Protection program (age 65+, 10+ years residence) and owner-occupancy discounts — apply within 60 days of closing. File your owner-occupancy claim at the Mohave County Assessor's office immediately to lock in the reduced 10% assessment ratio.