GLOSSARY OF TERMS AND DEFINITIONS

GLOSSARY OF TERMS AND DEFINITIONS

Assessed Valuation

The value derived by applying the applicable percentage in ARS SEC. 42-227 to the Full Cash Value or Limited Value of the property. For example: The applicable percentage for Residential Class 5 and Class 6 is 10%. For Class 5 and Class 6 properties the Assessed Valuation is 10% of the Full Cash Value or Limited Value.

Full Cash Value

Full Cash Value is almost synonymous with Market Value except for considerations unique to mass appraisal, distinctions between current use and highest and best use, as well as consideration for cash equivalency and personal property included in sale of real estate. As a result Full Cash Value tends to be slightly lower than Market Value. In addition, the Full Cash Value determination for certain types of property, such as; Shopping Centers, Golf Courses and Agricultural property is fixed by specific statute.

Full Cash Value is used for the levy of Secondary Property Taxes.

Limited Property Value

Limited Property Value is a value that was originally set on the property in 1980 and then increased each subsequent year by a specific mathematical formula. Limited Property Value can never exceed the Full Cash Value.

Limited Property Value is used for the levy of Primary Property Taxes.

Secondary Property Taxes

Secondary Property Taxes are taxes levied against the Full Cash Value specifically to pay the principal of, the interest and redemption charges on, any bonded indebtedness or other lawful long-term obligation issued or incurred for a specific capital purpose by any municipality, county or taxing district. (Bonded Indebtedness normally for Capital improvements or expenditures approved by voters). Secondary Property Taxes are also used to fund special districts (such as Fire Districts) and budget overrides.

Primary Property Taxes

Primary Property Taxes are taxes levied against the Limited Property Value mainly for the maintenance and operation budgets of the county, city or other taxing districts. These consist mostly of salaries and other non-capital expenses authorized by governing boards.

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