Collected and spent
In 2022, Tempe spent about $503.4M. This is a Census of Governments estimate across all of its funds.
Spent
$503.4M
Fiscal year 2022 · Census of Governments estimate, all funds · spending
Where the money comes from
One tax.
Property tax
$2.4291 per $100 of value
Source · Maricopa County, Maricopa County 2024 adopted tax levy and rate table. Read on June 9, 2026.
Details
Maricopa County 2024 adopted tax levy and rate table (FY2025) — City of TempeWhere it goes
Ten service lines.
Police
$113.0M
Public works
$98.9M
Other
$63.9M
General government
$63.1M
Health and human services
$55.9M
Fire
$52.0M
Parks and recreation
$21.0M
Debt service · past obligation
$17.8M
Courts
$9.1M
Library
$8.7M
Bars in both tables share one scale. Hatched lines pay for past obligations, not current services.
Source · 2022 Census of Governments - Estimated service split source. Read on October 20, 2026.
Who decides
Not on file yet.
When decisions happen
Not on file yet.
How to reach it
Not on file yet.
Also on this tax bill
A Tempe address pays these governments too.
On every bill in Tempe
Sources
What it is
Maricopa County, Maricopa County 2024 adopted tax levy and rate table. Read on June 9, 2026.
Details
Maricopa County 2024 adopted tax levy and rate table (FY2025) — City of TempeSpent
2022 Census of Governments - Estimated service split source. Read on October 20, 2026.
Taxes
Maricopa County, Maricopa County 2024 adopted tax levy and rate table. Read on June 9, 2026.
Details
Maricopa County 2024 adopted tax levy and rate table (FY2025) — City of TempeTo act on what you have read
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