Pima County proposes raising property taxes to build more affordable housing

Pima County proposes raising property taxes to build more affordable housing

The Pima County Board of Supervisors is proposing a new property tax to help build more affordable housing and reduce homelessness. The goal is to raise $207 million over the next decade.

Pima County proposes raising property taxes to build more affordable housing - AZ Luminaria

The Pima County Board of Supervisors is proposing a new property tax to help build more affordable housing and reduce homelessness. The goal is to raise $207 million over the next decade. Pima County supervisor Matt Heinz, of District 2, proposed the idea to add a 3 cent tax per $100 of assessed property value. The increase would raise the primary tax rate to $4.2599 and the total property tax rate to $5.2617, according to a May 5 memo from Pima…