- Motor Vehicle Registration – Registration $8.00; Air Quality $1.50; Title Fee $4.00; Total Registration: $13.50
- Vehicle License Tax – In addition to title and registration fees, Arizona assesses a vehicle license tax in lieu of a personal property tax on all vehicles registered in the State. This is based on the manufacturer’s based retail price for the vehicle, when new, less depreciation. The value of the vehicle is decreased 40% the first year and 15% each year thereafter. You will be charged a rate of $4.00 per $100.00 of the vehicle’s taxable value in any year. This will decrease to a minimum annual charge of $10.00. Required to have an Arizona Standardized Insurance Card.
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Taxes
- State Income Taxes – Tax rate is 10% to 32% of your Federal Income Tax; For more info, click here.
- Income Exemptions – Social Security benefits and up to $2,500 on federal, Arizona state and local government pensions are exempt.
- Property Tax – Real property is accessed at the range of 1% – 1.5% of market value of owner occupied property. This includes State, County, Community Colleges, City and Schools. Property Tax Calculator – Here is a link to an online tax calculator you can use to estimate your property tax in Prescott…
- Property Tax Calculator Click Here
- Corporate Income Tax – Flat tax of 6.968%. The minimum amount collected by Arizona Corporate Income Tax is $50.00
- Sales Tax – Arizona has a general sales tax of 5.6%. Yavapai County has a .75% sales tax, and the City of Prescott has a 2% sales tax, for a total sales tax of 8.35%
- Homestead Exemption – Those who are disabled or whose spouse died while residing in Arizona can receive an exemption of $3,000 off assessed value. TO qualify, the full cash value of one’s home must be less that $203,860.
- Estate Tax – None
Home Bargains
You can’t retire in a place you can’t afford to live in. One of the many things that brings retirees to Prescott is the very low cost of living…
Prescott’s Climate
One of the biggest draws for Prescott is the weather. Here you don’t have to be miserable half the year to enjoy a low cost of living.
Quick Overview: Prescott has four true seasons (really 5 if you add the rainy season), and all of them are absolutely delightful… and none are very extreme.
Seafood Restaurants
Steak
- Murphy’s*: Prescott’s high-end steakhouse.
- Dry Gulch: Great steaks, great prices. Country feel.
- The Palace (A1)*: One of the oldest saloons in the country. Servers in costume.
Places within walking distance of the downtown Square are marked with an star (*).
Pizza
- Bill’s Pizza*: Standard pizza, really good.
- Limoncello*: Authentic Italian thin crust.
- Two Mama’s*: Subs are really good too.
- Rosati’s*: Chicago style.
Places within walking distance of the downtown Square are marked with an star (*).
Mexican Restaurants
- Los Pinos: Best frozen margaritas.
- Casa Alvarez*: Seating and hours are limited. But great reputation. Try the chimichanga.
Places within walking distance of the downtown Square are marked with an star (*).
Japanese Restaurants
Exotic Restaurants
- Atmesfir*: Fine, fine dining in intimate venue with chef and kitchen on display. Owned and operated by caring and passionate family.
- El Gato Azul*: Tapas.
- Taj Mahal*: Great Indian fare. Lunch buffet.
- Raven Cafe*: Hipster vibe. Extensive beer, wine and coffee offerings. Upstairs area is really cool and has a great view.
- Barley Hound*: Great outdoor seating available. Get the duck tacos.
- BiGA: Modern, snug kitchen offering New American sandwiches & entrees
Places within walking distance of the downtown Square are marked with an star (*).
Chain Restaurants
- Applebee’s: Yep. We have one.
- Red Robin: Burgers and brews.
- Texas Roadhouse: Free peanuts in abundance. Good meat & ribs.
- Olive Garden: How do they stay in business with all the great Italian here?
- Chik Fil-a: You can never have enough nuggets.
- In & Out: Animal style. Always.
- Chipotle*: Several locations.
- Red Lobster: New England themed seafood chain.
Places within walking distance of the downtown Square are marked with an star (*)
Burgers
- Bill’s Grill: Great burgers and a great beer selection.
- Susie’s Skyway: The diner in the airport. Great fun and great burgers.
- Brown Bag: Delicious! Good shakes too.
- Marino’s Mob*: Gangster theme. Burgers and ice cream. Liquor bar too.
Places within walking distance of the downtown Square are marked with an star (*)
Breakfast
- Prescott Junction: Family-owned diner. Breakfast buffet. Good pies.
- Zeke’s Eatin’ Place: Lots of home-style food.
- St. Michael’s Bistro*: Great brunch spot.
Places within walking distance of the downtown Square are marked with an star (*)
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Big Annual Events
- World’s Oldest Rodeo: Early July – Old West at its finest
- Halloween: Oct 31 – Mount Vernon south of Gurley is cordoned off for massive trick-or-treating
- Acker Night: Early Dec – Downtown shops open house and entertain
- Lighting of the Courthouse & Parade: Early Dec – Heart-warming holiday tradition
Things to Do in the High Country
Event Calendar – February 2021
Fishing
- Fishing in Prescott: PDF Download
- Fishing Equipment: Sportsman Warehouse
Hiking & Biking
- 5 Best Prescott Hiking Trails (Photos): Trip Advisor
- Best Trails Near Prescott: All Trails
- Trail Maps & App: City of Prescott
- Hiking Equipment: Hike Shack
- Biking Equipment: High Gear Bike Shop