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Flagstaff opens public hearing to align city tax code with state model; new 2.486% sales/use rate proposed
Summary
City staff told council they will update the Flagstaff Tax Code to conform with the Model City Tax Code administered by the Arizona Department of Revenue and to reflect recent voter‑approved measures. Staff said the city’s combined sales tax rate will be 2.486% for most categories effective July 1, 2025, and recommended increasing the use tax to
City finance and legal staff presented proposed updates to the Flagstaff tax code on Tuesday, asking council to adopt amendments that will align local language with the state Model City Tax Code and reflect voter‑approved rate changes from recent elections.
Rick Tatter, management services director, said the package updates three components: incorporation of voter‑approved rate changes, an increase in the city use tax rate so it matches sales tax rates, and a broad set of conforming edits required because the Arizona Department of…
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