Jeanne Kentch, Mohave County Assessor

As the Assessor I am mandated by law to assess property based upon its marketable value. The Assessor is responsible for your assessed property value and NOT responsible for your property TAX RATE. Your tax bill includes different tax rates from multiple taxing authorities such as cities, counties, school districts, fire districts, water districts and more. These taxing authorities use different rates multiplied by your assessed value creating your tax bill. The best way to keep your tax bill down is to pay attention to the TAX RATES you will be charged by the aforementioned authorities and/or districts. Taxing jurisdictions such as these districts may set budgets that require higher or lower tax rates. Keeping yourself informed is the best approach to understanding your taxes due.

If however you feel the FULL CASH VALUE of your property is incorrect you have the right to appeal. Appeals are accepted within 60 days of when your Annual Notice of Value is mailed. Notice of Values are mailed out no later than March 1st of each year. If, after your appeal, you still feel the FULL CASH VALUE is incorrect you can request a hearing with the Board of Equalization (BOE) within 25 days of the Assessor’s decision regarding your appeal.

Mohave County has yearly hearings at the Board of Supervisors auditorium, in Kingman to assist owners in providing a fair full cash value with a hearing officer. If you still feel the FULL CASH VALUE is incorrect you have the right to file for appeal at the Arizona Tax Court by December 15 of that year (or within 60 days of the Assessors decision). The Mohave County Assessor’s department is diligent in their property appraisals, We are proud of our fair and equitable process in assessing your property values. State Statute §42-13051 Duties of County Assessor A. Not later than December 15 of each year the County Assessor shall identify by diligent inquiry and examination all real property in the county that is subject to taxation and that is not otherwise valued by the department as provided by law. B. The Assessor shall:

1. Determine the names of all persons who own, claim, possess or control the property, including properties subject to the government property lease excise tax pursuant to chapter 6, article 5 of this title.

2. Determine the full cash value of all such property as of January 1 of the next year by using the manuals furnished and procedures prescribed by the department.

3. List the property with the determined valuation for use on the tax roll and report to the Department of Education the determined valuations of properties that are subject to the government property lease excise tax pursuant to chapter 6, article 5 of this title. C.

In identifying property pursuant to this section, the Assessor shall use aerial photography, applicable Department of Revenue records, building permits and other documentary sources and technology. I am very happy to serve the citizens of Mohave County as your elected Assessor. If you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact our office or me for assistance.

- Jeanne Kentch, Mohave County Assessor

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OFFICES and HOURS

Kingman Office

700 W. Beale Street

PO Box 7000

Kingman, AZ 86402

Phone: 928-753-0703

Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Lake Havasu City Office

2001 College Drive Ste 93

Lake Havasu City, AZ 86403

Phone: 928-453-0702

Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Bullhead City Office

1130 Hancock Road

Bullhead City, AZ 86442

Phone: 928-758-0701

Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (closed for lunch 12:00 to 1:00)