Phoenix City Council raises sales tax by .5% to offset revenue losses from the passage of state bills

Sales tax hike approved in Phoenix to help fund public safety and other services

The City of Phoenix is facing a $40 million budget shortfall, prompting a 0.5% sales tax increase starting in July to support city services and public safety.

Phoenix City Council raises sales tax by .5% to offset revenue losses from the passage of state bills

The Phoenix City Council approved a .5% sales tax increase to offset revenue from state bills that impacted income tax and property rentals.

Phoenix to increase sales tax to shore up budget shortfall

If you make a retail purchase or eat out in Phoenix, it’s going to cost more beginning July 1. The Phoenix City Council voted Tuesday to increase the city’s sales tax rate from 2.3% to 2.8%.

City of Phoenix Accused of Violating the Arizona Constitution with Tax Increase | The Star News Network

The City of Phoenix is planning on raising taxes on businesses that provide services in order to pay for an alleged revenue shortfall. However, the Goldwater Institute (GI) sent Phoenix officials a letter on March 6 warning them that the Arizona Constitution does not allow any new taxes or tax increases on “services.” GI said the tax increase would “rais[e] the prices of services like construction, contracting, and lodging.” Article IX, Section …

City of Phoenix Accused of Violating the Arizona Constitution with Tax Increase | March 17, 2025

The City of Phoenix is planning on raising taxes on businesses that provide services in order to pay for an alleged revenue shortfall. However, the Goldwater Institute (GI) sent Phoenix officials a letter on March 6 warning them that the Arizona Constitution does not allow any new taxes or tax increases on “services.” GI said the tax increase would “rais[e] the prices of services like construction, contracting, and lodging.” Article IX, Section …