How to Search for Phoenix Property Records

Phoenix property records are public records and easily accessible to anyone. They contain a lot of useful information, especially if you are in the market to buy real estate. You can find deeds, ownership history, taxes, property values, foreclosure, liens, building permits, and related data in property records. Some ways you can find, and access Phoenix property records include:

Maricopa County Recorder's Office

Phoenix is located in Maricopa County, which has a robust website with a helpful search tool. You can search for property-related records by document number, docket/book, and page number. You can search by name, business, document title, or date if you don't have other information. Deeds are filed with the county recorder's office; you can request copies in person or find them online.

County Tax Assessor

Maricopa County's Tax Assessor also has a helpful website with a property search tool where you can find records related to property values and taxes by searching by parcel number, address, or owner's name. You may also find tax liens here.

County Treasurer's Office

The Maricopa County Treasurer's Office also has a website where you can search for property records. You can search for records by property owner, address, parcel, and tax year.

Arizona State Library Archives & Public Records

You can also find many records and archives at the Arizona State Library Archives and Public Records resource. You can visit in person with an appointment or search their vast digital library.

Phoenix Municipal Court

Phoenix's Municipal Court is another place to look for property records. The local court maintains foreclosures, liens, bankruptcies, and other property-related case files. You can find more information about requesting public records on this page.

Phoenix property taxes are essential to the local economy, paying for basic maintenance of county resources like roads, bridges, schools, fire, police, and emergency services. Phoenix's population is surging, driving the demand for more homes and increasing house prices. As prices increase, so do taxes. On average, home values in Phoenix rise 30% each year.

Maricopa County's Tax Assessor is responsible for valuing all property within the county and setting tax rates (levies). You can pay your Phoenix property taxes by mailing a check with your tax bill or online through the Maricopa County Treasurer's Office.

Assessments

Phoenix performs annual property assessments to value each structure and determine the tax rate. The taxes are then billed the following year. Property taxes are based on the "net assessed value", which is a calculation that first determines the full cash value or limited property value and subtracts any exemptions or tax breaks. Homeowners who disagree with the assessed value may file an administrative or judicial appeal.

Appraisals

For commercial property or newly built structures, the Maricopa County Assessor may enlist the help of a certified appraiser to value the property since there are no similar sales to compare it to. Appraisals are also used in estate planning, and lenders use them to ensure the value of a property supports the loan.

Tax Rates

Phoenix has an average tax rate of 1.33% of the assessed value. This is higher than the national average of 0.99%. The average tax rate across all of Maricopa County is 0.64%, whereas the average in Mohave is 0.70%. The rate for Navajo is 0.75%, and Pima is 1.00%. Some other rates include:

• Apache 1.65%
• Gila 0.72%
• Greenlee 0.39%
• Santa Cruz 0.76%
• Yuma 0.84%

Exemptions

With property taxes rising, some homeowners find it difficult to pay. Thankfully, Maricopa County offers some exemptions for qualified individuals. They are as follows:

• Widow/Widower
• Totally Disabled Residents
• Disabled Veterans
• Senior Exemption

Some of the personal exemptions above can lower the assessed value by as much as $4,476.

The Phoenix Arizona Development Center is where to get building permits before new construction, demolition, or renovations. You can visit them in person at 200 W. Washington St., second floor, Phoenix, AZ 85003, to request information or fill out a permit. You must pay the fee when submitting your application. Some of the types of permits you can obtain through this agency include:

• Demolition Application
• Fence Application
• Fire Permit Application
• Mobile Home Application
• Permit Extension/Reinstatement Application
• Photovoltaic Application
• Plan Review Extension Application
• Pool Application
• Project Renewal Research Application
• Refund Request Application
• Residential Care 6-10 Permit Application
• Residential Construction Permit-Plan Review Application
• Retaining Wall Application
• Solar Water Heater Application
• Water Sewer Service Application

The website has videos showing step-by-step instructions on applying for and obtaining a permit. All residential and commercial jobs require inspections throughout. Before any work is done, the inspector will review the plans and materials and may inspect the job site. They will return during the process and at the end for a final inspection. Any work that does not comply with local building codes must be fixed before you can proceed.

Phoenix, Arizona, has 1.65 million people living in the city with 667,691 housing units. Phoenix has an extreme housing shortage (120,000 units, too few) and is expected to build more than 60,000 apartments by 2028. Some challenges with ensuring that all residents have adequate living quarters are the rising cost of land, construction, zoning issues, and opposition from neighbors. Phoenix has single-family homes, multi-family buildings (apartments), duplexes, and accessory dwellings (ADUs). Some of these are specifically for low-income families, disabled adults, and senior housing. The average price of a single-family home in Phoenix is $465,100. However, prices vary based on where you live. For example:

• Paradise Valley (85250) $645,000
• Maryvale (85009) $356,600
• Mesquite (75126) $755,000
• Deer Valley (85022) $459,900
• North Mountain (85021) $399,000
• Desert View (852540 $825,000
• South Mountain (85034) $434,900
• Laveen (85339) $465,000
• Alhambra (85017) $379,000

Phoenix real estate stays on the market for an average of 56 days. The area's strong economy and growing population make it a desirable place to live and work.