Published on August 07, 2026
The Board of Directors of the Yavapai County Jail District asks the voters of Yavapai County for approval to increase the existing Jail District excise (sales) tax 1/4 of a cent ($0.0025) per dollar. The existing 1/4 cent Jail District sales tax is not sufficient to pay the cost of the Jail District. The estimated future revenue needs for the Jail District are $41.44 million per year and will likely increase over time due to inflation and population growth. The County will be required to contribute $8.88 million next year to the Jail District from the County General Fund as legally required "maintenance of effort," and will need to contribute an additional $16.15 million from the County General Fund to pay the cost of the Jail District. If approved, this tax will take effect on July 1, 2027, and will continue for a period of twenty years.