Tucson, AZ town hall & government
Tucson spent $1.3 billion in the year to June 30, 2024, about $2,316 per resident.
Where the money goes, where it comes from, property taxes, and how to reach Tucson's government.
Who runs Tucson
From public records (Open States and Wikidata), which can lag behind an election. If a name is out of date, tell us: when two neighbors agree, it's hidden until the records catch up.
Where Tucson's money goes
Where the money comes from
- Sales taxes 29%
- From the state 22%
- Utility sales 16%
- From the federal government 15%
- Fees & charges 11%
- Property taxes 3%
- Interest, fines & other 2%
- Other taxes & licenses 2%
- From other local governments <1%
Who works for Tucson
Staff on the town's payroll in March 2025. Pay is March payroll times twelve, so it's approximate.
Tucson Unified District
Tucson's K–12 school district, shared with South Tucson. It is its own government, with a budget separate from the town's.
Where the district's money comes from Arizona districts overall: 35% local, 47% state, 18% federal
- Local 35%
- State 43%
- Federal 22%
Of the $13,666 per pupil, $6,686 goes to classroom instruction (teachers, aides, supplies); the rest to support services such as buses, buildings, counselors and administration. Building projects and debt payments aren't in the per-pupil figure.
Also serving Tucson: Vail Unified District ($10,173 per pupil) · Sunnyside Unified District ($10,538 per pupil) · Sahuarita Unified District ($9,423 per pupil).
Which schools Tucson kids attend, test scores and graduation rate →
What homeowners in Tucson pay
The median yearly bill homeowners report, covering every local property tax on the home (town, schools, county). The effective rate is that bill divided by the median home value, so it's a rough guide, not the official tax rate.
Contact Tucson's government
Who represents Tucson
Tucson is represented in Congress by Senators Mark Kelly and Ruben Gallego and Representatives Juan Ciscomani and Adelita S. Grijalva. Katie Hobbs is governor.
Budget: U.S. Census Bureau, 2022 Census of Governments: Finance (every city and town government's revenue, spending and debt, grouped into plain categories). Property tax: Census American Community Survey, 5-year estimates.