Arizona buyer question
Does Paradise Valley have a property tax?
Paradise Valley is its own town, separate from Phoenix and Scottsdale. That changes a few lines on your tax bill and a few monthly bills. Here's how.
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The short answer
Quick answer: The Town of Paradise Valley doesn't levy its own primary or secondary property tax. You still pay property taxes to Maricopa County, the state, your school district and any special districts, collected by the Maricopa County Treasurer. The town charges a monthly fire service fee based on home square footage instead.
Source: Town of Paradise Valley, Resident Guide and FY25 financial report (retrieved November 5, 2026). Last updated .
Is Paradise Valley part of Phoenix or Scottsdale?
Neither. Paradise Valley incorporated as a town on May 24, 1961, with a council-manager government. The town's guide describes it as about 16 square miles, bounded roughly by Shea Boulevard on the north, Scottsdale Road on the east, 32nd Street on the west and Chaparral Road on the south. Some nearby homes carry a "Paradise Valley" name or mailing address but sit inside Phoenix or Scottsdale, so check the parcel's jurisdiction on the Maricopa County Assessor's site before you count on the town's tax treatment.
What's on the bill, and what isn't
| Item | For a home inside town limits | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Town of Paradise Valley | No town primary or secondary property tax | Town Resident Guide; FY25 financial report |
| Maricopa County, state and school districts | Still on the bill, as for any Maricopa County home | Town Resident Guide; Maricopa County Treasurer |
| Special districts | Can appear, depending on the parcel | The parcel's own tax bill |
| Fire protection | A town fire service fee, billed monthly on the town utility bill by home square footage | Town Resident Guide |
| Sewer | Town sewer billing, City of Phoenix or City of Scottsdale service, or a septic system | Town Resident Guide |
| Water | City of Phoenix, EPCOR or Berneil Water, depending on the address | Town Resident Guide |
| Trash | Private subscription to a licensed hauler; the town doesn't provide it | Town Resident Guide |
Sources: Town of Paradise Valley Resident Guide (revised 2023) and FY25 Popular Annual Financial Report; Maricopa County Treasurer. Confirm every line for the specific parcel.
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How does that compare with Phoenix and Scottsdale?
Phoenix and Scottsdale homes carry a city property tax line on the county bill; Paradise Valley homes don't. That's one line, not the whole bill. The county, state, school district and community college lines still apply, and the Arizona Department of Revenue points out that not every incorporated city or town levies a primary property tax, which is why you should read the real bill rather than a city average. Our guide to how Arizona property taxes are calculated explains limited property value and the other parts of the math.
The monthly costs that replace a city tax
- Fire service fee. In effect since January 2013, it's billed monthly on the town's utility bill and set by the home's square footage. The town has an intergovernmental agreement with the City of Phoenix, whose firefighters staff the town's two fire stations.
- Sewer or septic. Sewered homes are served by the City of Phoenix or by the City of Scottsdale through a town contract. Homes without a sewer connection have septic systems, which are worth a separate inspection.
- Water. One of three providers serves each address: the City of Phoenix, EPCOR or Berneil Water. Rates differ, so ask which one serves the home.
- Trash. The town doesn't collect trash; residents subscribe to one of several licensed private haulers.
Add these to your monthly budget next to the taxes, insurance and any HOA dues. Most of the town is zoned for one home per acre, so lot size can also affect landscaping and upkeep costs.
How to check a specific home
- Look up the parcel on the Maricopa County Assessor's site and confirm it's inside the Town of Paradise Valley.
- Pull the current tax bill from the Maricopa County Treasurer and read each taxing line.
- Ask the seller for recent town utility bills to see the fire service fee and sewer charges.
- Confirm the water provider and whether the home is on sewer or septic.
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General information. Tax rates, fees and service providers change; confirm them for the specific parcel with the Town of Paradise Valley, the Maricopa County Assessor and Treasurer, and your title company.
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Sources
- Town of Paradise Valley, Resident Guide (revised 2023): Taxes, Revenues and Fees; Utilities; Fire Safety (retrieved November 5, 2026)
- Town of Paradise Valley, Popular Annual Financial Report FY25 ("The Town does not levy a property tax within its jurisdiction") (retrieved November 5, 2026)
- Arizona Department of Revenue, City/Town and County Primary Property Tax Visual Guide (notes that not every incorporated city or town levies a primary property tax) (retrieved November 5, 2026)
- Maricopa County Treasurer, Understanding your tax bill (retrieved November 5, 2026)
- Maricopa County Assessor's Office, parcel search (retrieved November 5, 2026)
Frequently asked questions
Does Paradise Valley, AZ have a property tax?
The Town of Paradise Valley doesn't assess a primary or secondary property tax. Property taxes for Maricopa County, the state, school districts and special districts still apply and are collected by the Maricopa County Treasurer.
Is Paradise Valley its own town?
Yes. It incorporated on May 24, 1961, and has its own council, police department and municipal court. It isn't part of Phoenix or Scottsdale.
How does Paradise Valley pay for fire service?
Through a fire service fee billed monthly on the town utility bill, based on home square footage. Phoenix firefighters staff the town's two stations under an agreement with the City of Phoenix.
Who provides water in Paradise Valley?
Depending on the address, the City of Phoenix, EPCOR or Berneil Water Company. Ask which provider serves the home you're considering.
Does every home with a Paradise Valley address get this tax treatment?
No. Only homes inside town limits. Check the parcel's jurisdiction with the Maricopa County Assessor.