Plain English Breakdown
The source text for item 17 lists 'Fifteen' and then 'twenty percent', creating ambiguity about whether the rate is 15% or 20%. The summary reflects this uncertainty by noting the conflict rather than guessing.
HB2357: Changing the Assessment Ratio for Class One Property
This bill changes the percentage used to calculate property tax assessments on class one properties in Arizona, setting specific rates that begin after December 31, 2026.
What This Bill Does
- Amends section 42-15001 of the Arizona Revised Statutes regarding assessed valuations for class one property.
- Sets an assessment ratio of fifteen percent beginning from and after December 31, 2026 through December 31, 2027.
- Sets an assessment ratio of twenty-eight percent beginning from and after December 31, 2027.
Who It Names or Affects
- Owners of class one property as defined in section 42-12001.
Terms To Know
- Class One Property
- A category of real estate described in Arizona Revised Statutes section 42-12001.
- Assessed Valuation
- The value assigned to a property, calculated as a specific percentage of its full cash value or limited valuation for tax purposes.
Limits and Unknowns
- The official text contains conflicting numbers ('Fifteen' and 'twenty') on the same line regarding the rate from late 2026 to late 2027, making the exact percentage unclear.
- The bill does not specify an effective date for when these changes take legal effect.