ORO VALLEY, Ariz. (June 16, 2025) – The Town of Oro Valley is launching a community engagement effort to gather public input on new proposals to introduce a broader tax base and adjust select fees.
See News Release June 16, 2025
What’s being proposed:
The proposals to increase revenue are in these public service areas:
- Parks and Recreation – Potential updates to fees for classes, facility rentals and programs.
- Stormwater Utility – Potential update to fee to maintain and improve local infrastructure.
- General Fund Revenue – Potential of three new general taxes similar to surrounding communities; a Commercial Use Tax, a Telecommunications Tax and a Commercial Rental Lease Tax; all of which are already being levied by neighboring communities such as Marana, Tucson and Sahuarita.
The Town has published preliminary proposals on the 2025 Taxes and Fees web page so that residents can review the information ahead of the meeting. Stay up-to-date by visiting: https://www.orovalleyaz.gov/Government/Departments/Town-Managers-Office/2025-Taxes-and-Fees. You may also visit OVAZ.gov and search for: 2025 TAXES AND FEES
How to participate:
Residents are invited to attend a series of Zoom meetings from 6–7:30 p.m. on the following dates:
- July 9: Parks and Recreation fee increases
- July 10: Town Finance new taxes
- July 15: Stormwater Utility fee increase
Each online session will provide residents with an opportunity to review the proposals, ask questions and offer feedback—all from the comfort of home.
