TNT Frequently Asked Questions
Mohave College’s Board of Governors is considering a 3% increase to the College district’s portion of the local property tax rate through Arizona’s Truth in Taxation process. If approved, the increase would support the College’s operations and long-range capacity needs.
No. Under Arizona law, community college district governing boards may adopt property tax rates through a public meeting and budget hearing process. Community members still have the opportunity to review the proposal and provide comments during that process. There is a public hearing scheduled on the campuses April 17, 2026. More information is available at https://www.mohave.edu/2026/03/26/mohave-college-board-to-hold-tnt-hearing-april-17
For a home valued at $100,000, the Mohave College portion of property taxes would increase from about $104.38 to $107.52 per year. That is an increase of about $3.14 annually, or roughly 26 cents per month. Actual tax bills vary based on assessed value, property classification and exemptions.
The College has managed rising costs for years without increasing this rate since 2019. Like other public institutions, Mohave College faces higher costs for facility upkeep, technology, cybersecurity, workforce training, and retaining qualified employees. Mohave County is also growing, projected to add an additional 2,200 residents each year through 2060. As the county grows and workforce demand continues to evolve, the College must plan responsibly for those ongoing needs rather than wait until costs become more difficult and expensive to manage.
Because Mohave College believes students should not shoulder the full burden of rising costs. A balanced funding model helps keep college more affordable for local residents while supporting the programs, services and workforce training the community depends on.
State funding is only about 9% of the College revenue. Those dollars come through state appropriations and voter-approved Propositions 207 and 301. While some funding increases with enrollment, Arizona’s outdated state funding formula does not keep pace with the real cost of growth, workforce training, technology, facilities and student support. State support for community colleges has also declined significantly over time. As a result, even when the College grows, state funding does not increase fast enough to meet student and community need.
The College continually reviews its budget and operations to use public funds wisely. At the same time, many core expenses are unavoidable, including facility maintenance, insurance, technology, cybersecurity, compliance, and the people needed to deliver quality education and training. Responsible financial management means balancing efficiency with the needs of students and communities in the district, and the need to maintain safe, modern and effective operations.
Funds would support broad institutional priorities such as academic program expansions, student support services, facility repairs and renewal, workforce training capacity, technology and cybersecurity, and maintaining a competitive workforce. Final spending decisions would continue to be made through the public, board-approved budget process.
The College identifies clear priorities, then allocates funds through the regular, transparent public budget process with board oversight. Costs can change, and needs can shift based on enrollment, workforce demand, construction pricing, technology requirements and other factors. The College budget procedures help ensure specific spending decisions are made publicly through budget adoption and oversight so funds are directed where they are needed most at the time.
Mohave College remains accountable through public board meetings, public budget adoption, regular financial reporting, and long-range planning tools that help guide priorities over time. The goal is to make thoughtful, transparent decisions that protect both taxpayer investment and student opportunity.
Mohave College serves as an educational, workforce, and economic engine for the county. The College reports a $199 million annual economic impact, supports more than 3,000 jobs, and helps students gain the education and skills needed for careers and continued education. Local support helps ensure those benefits remain available across Mohave County. More information, including full economic impact report can be found at Mohave.edu/ImprovingLives.