Mohave County Property Assessor 2026: Search & Tax Records

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Mohave County, Arizona · 2026 Property Records

Mohave County Assessor Property Search, Tax Bills & 2026 Records

Start with the Mohave County Assessor property search when you need a parcel number, owner listing, property address, Full Cash Value, Limited Property Value or assessment information. Use the Treasurer when you need an actual property-tax statement or payment, and use the Recorder for deeds, liens, mortgages, plats and other recorded documents.

The offices share property identifiers, but they answer different questions. Finding the parcel first and then moving to the correct second system is usually the quickest way to avoid a wrong-property payment or incomplete ownership search.

Open Official Assessor Search Search Tax Statements Choose the Correct Office
Independent website: CountyTaxAssessor.org is not Mohave County, the Assessor, Treasurer or Recorder. Do not submit tax payments, photo identification, income records, appeal evidence or other confidential documents to this website.

Editorial review: September 15, 2026. Mohave County currently says 2026 property-tax bills will be mailed October 1. As of this review, its online payment page still states that only 2025 taxes may be paid online.

What Mohave County Property Owners Need to Know Right Now

2026 tax bills
Mohave County Treasurer says 2026 property-tax bills will be mailed on October 1, 2026.
Online payment
As of September 15, the Treasurer’s payment page still says only 2025 taxes can currently be paid online. Recheck the official payment page after 2026 bills are issued.
Senior Freeze
The January 5–September 1, 2026 filing window to freeze qualifying 2027 Limited Property Values has closed.
2026 exemptions
The Assessor says 2026 widow, widower, disability and disabled-veteran exemption enrollment is closed. Enrollment is scheduled to reopen in January 2027.
Recorder photo ID
Effective September 11, 2026, people submitting documents for recording in person generally must present valid photo identification unless a statutory exemption applies.
One important timing difference: property valuation notices and appeals happen well before the fall tax bill. Waiting until an October tax statement arrives can be too late to challenge the valuation used for that tax cycle.

Which Mohave County Office Handles Your Property Question?

Assessor Parcel, value or classification

Use for parcel search, owner listing, Full Cash Value, Limited Property Value, assessment classification, mapping, address changes and exemption programs.

Start with the Assessor
Treasurer Tax statement or payment

Use for tax statements, tax balances, due dates, receipts, current-year payments and delinquent-tax questions.

Check tax records
Recorder Deed, lien or recorded document

Use for deeds, mortgages, releases, liens, recorded maps, plats and certified or ordinary copies.

Search recorded documents
Do not use the Assessor owner field as a title report. The Recorder specifically warns that Assessor information is not automatically updated the moment a document is recorded. For a recent transfer or legal ownership question, check the recorded document.

Full Cash Value vs. Limited Property Value in Mohave County

Arizona property records commonly show both Full Cash Value (FCV) and Limited Property Value (LPV). They serve different purposes.

Term What it means Why it matters
Full Cash Value Generally the Assessor’s market-value measure when no different statutory formula applies. FCV is the value Mohave County identifies as the value subject to a real-property valuation appeal.
Limited Property Value A statutory value designed to limit year-to-year taxable-value growth. Mohave County explains that property taxes are calculated from LPV rather than FCV under Arizona’s current system.
Assessment ratio A percentage determined by the property’s legal class. LPV multiplied by the applicable ratio produces assessed value used in the tax calculation.
Tax rate Rates produced by the taxing jurisdictions serving the property. School, fire, county, city and other districts can affect the final bill even when the property’s value changes only modestly.
LPV growth rule: Mohave County explains that LPV generally cannot increase by more than 5% per year and cannot exceed FCV. Certain property changes, such as new improvements or changes in use, can change how the calculation works.
A higher tax bill does not automatically mean the Assessor made a valuation error. Compare the LPV, legal class, assessment ratio and taxing districts before deciding whether the problem is valuation or tax rate.

Official explanation Understanding Arizona Property Taxes in Mohave County

After opening this link:

  1. Find the section explaining Full Cash Value and Limited Property Value.
  2. Compare those definitions with the values on your own property record.
  3. Review the primary and secondary tax explanation if your bill changed.
  4. Use the tax-authority portion of your statement to see which jurisdictions contribute to the final tax rate.

Mohave County Property Tax Statements and Online Payments

The Treasurer—not the Assessor—handles property-tax statements and payments. Mohave County’s tax-statement lookup accepts a parcel or account number and tax year.

Oct. 1, 2026 County’s announced mailing date for 2026 property-tax bills.
928-753-0737 Mohave County Treasurer phone.
8 a.m.–5 p.m. Treasurer office hours, Monday through Friday, excluding county holidays.

Official tax lookup Mohave County Tax Statement Lookup

After opening this link:

  1. Enter the parcel or account number.
  2. Select the correct tax year.
  3. Choose the applicable account, parcel or personal-property option.
  4. Verify the property before using or printing the statement.
  5. If you do not know the parcel number, use the linked Assessor search by name or address first.

The Treasurer publishes examples such as parcel format 123-45-678 or 12345678.

Current online payment fees

Payment method Published convenience fee Practical note
Credit card 2.39% of transaction; $1.50 minimum Review the final fee before authorizing payment.
Visa debit $3.50 Useful to compare with e-check on larger payments.
E-check $1.95 Confirm bank-account details carefully before submission.
Apple Pay / Google Pay 2.39% of transaction; $1.50 minimum Availability and fee should be rechecked on the live payment page.
Current-year limitation as of September 15, 2026: the official payment page still says only 2025 taxes may be paid online. It instructs taxpayers needing to pay 2024 or earlier taxes to contact the Treasurer. Recheck after 2026 statements are issued.

Official payments Mohave County Property Tax Payment Information

After opening this link:

  1. Read the tax-year notice at the top before attempting payment.
  2. Check whether your tax year is currently eligible for online payment.
  3. Review the convenience fee for your chosen payment method.
  4. Confirm parcel number, owner and tax year before submitting money.
  5. For a technical payment problem, use the Point & Pay number published by the Treasurer.
  6. For an older or delinquent year, contact the Treasurer instead of repeatedly retrying the current-year portal.

Mohave County Property Tax Due Dates

Mohave County’s Treasurer publishes the standard Arizona installment schedule below. The date a bill is mailed is not the same as the date it becomes delinquent.

Situation Due date Past-due rule published by Treasurer
First installment October 1 Past due after 5:00 p.m. November 1.
Second installment March 1 of the following year Past due after 5:00 p.m. May 1.
Total taxes of $100 or less Full amount due October 1 Treasurer FAQ states the amount becomes past due after December 31.

If a past-due date falls on a Saturday, Sunday or legal holiday, the Treasurer states that the deadline moves to 5:00 p.m. on the next business day. The office also says mailed payments are credited using the postmark.

Paying both installments together: the Treasurer states that when taxes over $100 are paid in full by December 31, interest that accrued after November 1 is no longer applicable.

Official Treasurer FAQ Mohave County Property Tax Due-Date FAQ

After opening this link:

  1. Find “When are property taxes due?”
  2. Match your situation to the first installment, second installment or $100-and-under rule.
  3. Review the late-payment interest explanation if your payment is already past due.
  4. Use the tax statement or Treasurer staff for the exact amount currently owed.

What to Do if the Mohave County Property Value Looks Wrong

Mohave County explains that the Full Cash Value is the value challenged through the real-property valuation appeal process. A property owner may also challenge classification where appropriate.

Notice of Value
Mohave County says annual Notices of Value are mailed no later than March 1.
First appeal
A real-property valuation petition generally must be filed within 60 days of the date the Notice of Valuation was mailed.
Next level
County guidance says an owner dissatisfied with the Assessor’s decision may request a Board of Equalization hearing within 25 days of that decision.
What to challenge
Focus on FCV or classification rather than arguing only that the final tax bill is too high.

Prepare evidence before filing

Parcel number and Notice of Value
Your opinion of the property’s Full Cash Value
Comparable sales in the same market area when relevant
Construction or cost information for a cost-based argument
Documents supporting a classification issue
Copies of every document submitted
An appeal can move value either direction. The state’s petition instructions warn that evidence submitted in an appeal can support an increase or decrease in valuation or a classification change. Use property-specific evidence rather than filing only because the tax amount is unwelcome.

Official Mohave County forms Mohave County Assessor Appeal and Correction Forms

After opening this link:

  1. Identify whether you need a valuation appeal, Notice of Claim, classification form or personal-property appeal.
  2. Open the form that matches the actual problem.
  3. Use the tax year shown on your Notice of Value.
  4. Attach property-specific evidence and keep a complete copy.
  5. Verify the deadline from the Notice of Value and current form before filing.

2026 Senior Valuation Freeze and Property-Tax Exemptions

Senior Property Valuation Protection Option

Mohave County’s Senior Valuation Freeze does not freeze the tax bill. For qualifying owners, it freezes the home’s Limited Property Value for a three-year period, subject to continued eligibility and later reapplication.

The 2026 application window ran from January 5 through September 1, 2026 to freeze qualifying 2027 values. That filing period is now closed.

2026 Senior Freeze rule Mohave County requirement What to prepare
Age At least one owner must be age 65 or older. Proof of age.
Ownership Every owner on title must be included on the application. Names, dates of birth and signatures of all owners.
Primary residence Property must be occupied as the primary residence for an aggregate of nine months of the calendar year. Residency documentation.
Residency period Owner must have resided in the primary residence for at least two years before applying. Arizona ID, voter registration or other accepted proof.
Single-owner income 2026 program limit: $47,712 from all sources. Income information for the required years.
Two or more owners 2026 combined limit: $59,640 from all sources. Combined owner income records.

The Assessor’s 2026 instructions require income information for 2023, 2024 and 2025 and request pages 1 and 2 of the federal income-tax returns for each year.

Taxes are not frozen. Tax rates can still change. New improvements can also be added to the frozen value, and changes in ownership or eligibility can end the protection.

Official Senior Freeze Mohave County Senior Valuation Freeze

After opening this link:

  1. Check the current application year shown at the top of the page.
  2. Review age, ownership, residence and income requirements.
  3. Confirm which tax years of income documents are required.
  4. Download the current application only if the filing period is open.
  5. If September 1 has passed, use the page to prepare for the next eligible filing cycle rather than submitting an outdated application.

2026 widow, widower, disability and disabled-veteran exemptions

Mohave County states that 2026 enrollment is closed and will reopen in January 2027. For the 2026 tax year, the maximum exemption amount listed by the Assessor was $4,873 of Assessed Limited Property Value, with a disabled-veteran exemption below 100% disability prorated according to the qualifying disability percentage.

$36,454 2026 maximum total assessed value of Arizona property for the general exemption qualification described by the Assessor.
$39,865 2026 household income ceiling published for qualifying applicants without the higher minor-child limit.
$47,826 2026 income ceiling published when minor children live in the home.

Official exemptions Mohave County Property Tax Exemption Information

After opening this link:

  1. Check whether enrollment is currently open.
  2. Match the exemption category to your circumstances.
  3. Review both property-value and household-income limits.
  4. Check which types of income count and which are excluded.
  5. Prepare Arizona identification and income documentation before the next filing period opens.

Mohave County GIS, Parcel Plat and Survey Maps

Mohave County’s Public Map Viewer is useful when a normal text search is not enough. It includes parcel, street, aerial-imagery and generalized topographic information and works on phones, tablets and desktop browsers.

Confirm a rural or vacant-land parcel visually.
Compare parcel location with surrounding roads.
Review aerial imagery and map layers.
Research parcel plats and subdivision maps separately.
Export selected parcel information where supported.
Use deeds or surveys when legal boundaries matter.
Two local map limitations matter. Mohave County says its parcel layer is typically about one month behind on parcel splits, parcel plats and parcels created in newly recorded subdivisions. The county also warns that GIS data must not be used as a legal document, survey, title determination or property description.

The county also reports historical visibility problems in Safari and recommends modern browsers such as Chrome, Edge or Firefox for the interactive viewer.

Official GIS Mohave County GIS Maps and Public Map Viewer

After opening this link:

  1. Open the Public Map Viewer from the county GIS page.
  2. Search or zoom to the parcel using the identifiers you found in Assessor Search.
  3. Turn on only the layers that answer your question.
  4. Compare the mapped parcel with the Assessor result before exporting or printing.
  5. For a recent split or subdivision, allow for the county’s stated mapping lag and verify with recorded documents.
  6. For legal boundaries, obtain the appropriate deed, plat or professional survey.

Parcel plat search Mohave County Parcel Plat Maps

After opening this link:

  1. Open the map-search tool.
  2. Enter the Book and Page number in the format requested by the county.
  3. Review the returned image for reference.
  4. Remember that viewer and printer differences can affect scale.
  5. Contact Assessor Cartography if the map information itself needs clarification.

Mohave County Deeds, Liens, Mortgages and Recorded Documents

The Recorder—not the Assessor—maintains Mohave County’s official recorded documents. Its online public-record system provides index access for official records from 1988 to the present.

The Recorder says the most reliable search generally starts with at least one party’s name and an approximate transaction date. Records are indexed alphabetically by name, and the online system warns that address, legal-description and parcel-number searches will not always locate every document.

  1. Collect owner and date clues. Use Assessor records to identify names and the parcel, but do not assume those fields replace Recorder research.
  2. Open Recorded Document Search. Read and accept the county disclaimer before continuing.
  3. Search names carefully. The Recorder FAQ recommends using the “both name” fields for lien research, with last name and first name.
  4. Open the matching document index. Compare recording date, parties, document type and other available clues.
  5. Request a copy when necessary. The Recorder lists ordinary copies at $1 per page and certification at $3 per document.
New September 2026 recording rule: effective September 11, 2026, people presenting documents for in-person recording generally must show valid photo identification unless an exemption under Arizona law applies. Mohave County says it does not retain a copy of the ID; required identifying information is documented and is not a public record.

Official Recorder search Mohave County Recorded Document Search

After opening this link:

  1. Read the Recorder’s disclaimer before accepting it.
  2. Use a party name and approximate recording date when available.
  3. Do not depend entirely on address or parcel-number search because the Recorder warns those fields may not exist on every document.
  4. Compare the document with your Assessor parcel and ownership clues.
  5. For title or lien certainty, use qualified title or legal help rather than treating a self-service search as a guarantee.

Official Recorder fees Mohave County Recorder Fees

After opening this link:

  1. Identify whether you need a copy, certified copy, recording or map service.
  2. Check the current fee before mailing or bringing documents.
  3. If requesting copies by mail, follow the Recorder’s self-addressed stamped-envelope instructions.
  4. Make checks payable exactly as directed by the Recorder.

Two Mohave County Property-Fraud Protection Options

Mohave County offers two different tools that can help property owners notice or reduce certain record-related risks. They do not perform the same job.

Program What it does Cost / limitation
Recorder Recorded Document Alert Emails you when a newly recorded document matches a saved name, parcel number or business alert. County describes the service as free. Not every recorded document contains a parcel number, so name alerts can also matter.
Assessor Address Protection Program Allows an owner to file a notarized affidavit requesting extra controls before the Assessor changes the mailing address. Published processing fee is $50. The county says the protection is not failsafe and certain legal processes can override it.

Free Recorder alert Mohave County Recorded Document Alert Instructions

After opening this link:

  1. Follow the county route to Recorded Document Alert and create an account.
  2. Watch for the activation email; Mohave County says it can take up to 24 hours and may land in spam or junk.
  3. Add alerts separately for a person’s name, parcel number or business name.
  4. Enter parcel numbers with dashes as instructed by the county.
  5. If an alert arrives, review the actual recorded document before deciding what action is needed.

Assessor address security Mohave County Assessor Address Protection Program

After opening this link:

  1. Read what the program protects and what can still override the address flag.
  2. Review the notarized affidavit requirement.
  3. Check the currently published processing fee.
  4. Visit an Assessor office if you decide the added address-change control fits your situation.
  5. Keep using the Recorder alert or other record monitoring because AAPP does not guarantee prevention of every form of deed fraud.

Fix Common Mohave County Property Record Problems

Problem Best next step Responsible office
Cannot find property by address Simplify the search, try owner or parcel information, then use GIS for visual confirmation. Assessor
Need the parcel number for tax lookup Find the property in Assessor Search, copy the parcel number, then return to Treasurer Tax Statements. Assessor → Treasurer
Recent deed but old owner still appears Verify the recorded transfer with the Recorder, then allow for processing and contact the Assessor if the assessment listing remains incorrect. Recorder → Assessor
Need to change mailing address Use the Assessor’s address-change process, not the Treasurer. Assessor
Map does not show a recent parcel split Mohave County says GIS parcel work can run about one month behind; verify the recorded plat or subdivision document. Assessor Cartography / Recorder
Residential property is being rented Check Mohave County rental registration. Arizona residential rental property generally must be registered as Legal Class 4, subject to the county’s stated exceptions. Assessor
Tax payment does not match the Assessor value Compare tax year, LPV, assessment ratio and taxing districts before deciding the Assessor record is wrong. Assessor + Treasurer
Trying to prove there are no liens Recorder self-service research is useful, but the Recorder warns it does not guarantee that property is free and clear of liens. Recorder / qualified title professional

Official address change Mohave County Assessor Online Address Change

After opening this link:

  1. Have the property and owner information ready.
  2. Complete every required field in the county request.
  3. Review the new mailing address carefully before submission.
  4. If the parcel is enrolled in Address Protection, follow the additional process required by that program.

Rental classification Mohave County Rental Property Registration

After opening this link:

  1. Check whether the property falls within Arizona’s residential-rental registration rules.
  2. Review Mohave County’s stated three-month exception.
  3. Do not assume renting to a qualifying family member eliminates registration; the county says those rentals generally still must be registered.
  4. Download the current rental application or contact the Assessor for help.

Mohave County Assessor Offices, Phones and Hours

Main Assessor Office — Kingman
700 W. Beale Street
Kingman, AZ 86402

Phone: 928-753-0703
Fax: 928-753-0749
Monday–Friday: 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Closed on county-designated holidays

Bullhead City Assessor Field Office
1130 Hancock Street
Bullhead City, AZ 86442

Phone: 928-758-0701
Monday–Friday: 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Closed 12:00–1:00 p.m.

Lake Havasu City Assessor Field Office
2001 College Drive, Suite 93
Lake Havasu City, AZ 86403

Phone: 928-453-0702
Monday–Friday: 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Closed 12:00–1:00 p.m.

Main Kingman Property Offices

The Assessor, Treasurer and Recorder all maintain principal services at the Mohave County government complex on West Beale Street in Kingman, but their published mailing addresses and ZIP-code formatting are not identical.

Assessor: 928-753-0703
Treasurer: 928-753-0737
Recorder: 928-753-0701

For mailed tax payments or Recorder requests, use the mailing address published by that specific office rather than the street address shown on the map.

Mohave County Assessor Property Search FAQs

1. How do I search Mohave County Assessor property records?

Use the official Mohave County Assessor Search. Start with the parcel number when you know it; otherwise use the owner or property information supported by the live search tool. Verify the parcel before using the record for a tax payment, appeal or document search.

2. Where can I find my Mohave County parcel number?

Search the property through the Mohave County Assessor. Once the matching property opens, save the parcel number because it is useful for Treasurer tax-statement searches, GIS research and other county property records.

3. Are Mohave County 2026 property taxes available to pay online yet?

As of September 15, 2026, the Treasurer says 2026 property-tax bills will be mailed October 1, while the online payment page still says only 2025 taxes may currently be paid online. Check the official payment page again after the 2026 bills are issued.

4. When are Mohave County property taxes due?

The first installment is due October 1 and is generally past due after 5:00 p.m. November 1. The second installment is due March 1 of the following year and is generally past due after 5:00 p.m. May 1. Mohave County publishes a different full-payment rule for total taxes of $100 or less.

5. What is the difference between Full Cash Value and Limited Property Value?

Full Cash Value is generally the Assessor’s market-value measure when no different statutory formula applies. Limited Property Value is a statutory value used in Arizona’s property-tax calculation. Mohave County explains that FCV is the value challenged in a real-property valuation appeal, while taxes are calculated from LPV and the applicable assessment ratio and tax rates.

6. How long do I have to appeal a Mohave County real-property valuation?

Mohave County states that a real-property appeal generally must be filed within 60 days of the date the Notice of Valuation was mailed. If the owner is dissatisfied with the Assessor’s decision, county guidance describes a further Board of Equalization deadline of 25 days from that decision.

7. What were the 2026 Mohave County Senior Freeze income limits?

For the 2026 application cycle used to freeze qualifying 2027 values, Mohave County listed a $47,712 income limit for a single owner and $59,640 for two or more owners. The filing period ended September 1, 2026, and the program freezes qualifying Limited Property Value rather than the tax bill itself.

8. Where do I search Mohave County deeds and liens?

Use the Mohave County Recorder’s Recorded Document Search. Its online index covers official records from 1988 to the present. The Recorder recommends name-based searching for lien research and warns that parcel number, address or legal-description information may not appear on every recorded document.

9. Do I need photo identification to record a document in person in Mohave County?

Generally yes. Effective September 11, 2026, Mohave County says people presenting documents for in-person recording must provide valid photo identification unless the submission falls within an exemption under Arizona law. The Recorder says it does not retain a copy of the identification.

10. Can I get an alert if a document is recorded against my Mohave County property?

Yes. The Mohave County Recorder offers a free Recorded Document Alert service that can monitor a person’s name, parcel number or business name and email the registered user when a matching document is recorded. Because not every document includes a parcel number, using an appropriate name alert can also be useful.

Editorial notice: This page is an independent explanation of Mohave County assessment, tax and recorded-document systems. County databases update on different schedules, and fees, tax-year availability, exemption limits and filing procedures can change. Use the responsible Mohave County office as the final authority before paying taxes, filing an appeal, recording a document, claiming an exemption or making a legal or title decision.