In the 2016 lawsuit, Qasimyar v. Maricopa County, a tax court ruled in favor of property owners who sued the county, alleging they were improperly and erroneously assessed when their properties went from a primary resident to a rental or secondary home, or vice versa.
The Senior Value Protection Program is part of the Assessor's Valuation Relief Programs Division. Senior Value protection offers citizens the opportunity to freeze their property value for a period of time, primarily based on income, age and residency (primary residence). Criteria is based on state statute.
It's easy and convenient. First half taxes are due Tuesday, October 1, 2024, delinquent after Friday, November 1, 2024. Second half is due Saturday, March 1, 2025, delinquent after Thursday, .
Due dates for all types of property taxes are the same, October 1 for the first half and March 1 of the following year for the second half. Delinquent dates are also the same. The first half of 2024 property taxes becomes delinquent after November 1 and the second half becomes delinquent after May 1.
If you have questions about a particular increase, call the respective phone number on the back of your tax statement. The Maricopa County Assessor determines property values and provides notification of valuation. Please contact the Assessor' s Office (506-3406) for the latest valuation information on your property.
The refund checks are the result of a court ruling in the case of Qasimyar et al. v. Maricopa County, which addressed changes in property classifications and how they impacted property taxes.
1. Property owner (applicant) must be 65 years of age or older. 2. The property must be the primary residence of the property owner and must have lived there for at least 2 years.
Maricopa County class action lawsuit. The Qasimyar decision found that starting in 2015, Maricopa County incorrectly classified certain residences for tax purposes, resulting in substantial errors in how the County assessed property taxes.