AZMUNICIPAL DATA STORY
Understanding the position of cities and towns in Arizona is about understanding the data.
Providing prompt and thorough responses to all inquiries from cities and towns is an important function of the League. If you need information on elections and opening meetings law, land-use and planning, finance and a wide range of other issues on governing and managing a city or town in Arizona, please contact a staff member who will be happy to assist you.
CATEGORIES
FOCUS ON HOUSING
The League of Arizona Cities and Towns has compiled a list of Model Ordinances, Implementation Guidance, and Miscellaneous Information specifically concerning housing in the State of Arizona.
FEATUREd data story:
Value of the League
The League of Arizona Cities and Towns is a membership organization comprising all 91 incorporated cities and towns in Arizona. The League is focused on providing high-quality services while maintaining reasonable dues, recognizing that dues serve as the major funding source for League activities.
State Shared Revenues
The estimated shared revenues for each city and town for FY 2026 is set forth in this report. We obtained the total dollar amounts subject to distribution for each tax type from the Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT provides the numbers for VLT and HURF) and the Arizona Department of Revenue (ADOR provides the numbers for TPT and URS). Please recognize that most total distribution amounts are estimates, so they are subject to change.
Firefighter cancer reimbursment for municipal payors
Arizona law states municipal mayors shall accept firefighter cancer claims for any firefighter of fire inspector who is diagnosed with any of the cancers listed in A.R.S. 23.901-09(A) that results in death or disability provided the firefighter or fire inspector meets the minimum criteria.
Data Story: Arizona Housing Challenges
As residents continue to struggle to find suitable housing to fit their needs, the League of Arizona Cities and Towns developed this data story to provide an overview of the challenges and realities that impact housing in Arizona.
NEW LAWS AND IMPLEMENTATION GUIDELINES (UPDATED FOR 2025)
The New Laws Report of the League of Arizona Cities and Towns is designed to guide those enactments of the second regular session of the 57th Arizona Legislature that have demonstrable impacts on municipalities. During each legislative session, numbers of bills, memorials and resolutions are introduced in the House and Senate. Of these, more than a hundred enactments affect cities and towns and are summarized in the Reports.
City/Town Data Explorer
Through a partnership with the Maricopa Association of Governments we have developed an interactive map that provides a variety of information about the cities and towns in Arizona.
Arizona City and Town Data
We have compiled municipal data on topics covering finance, elections, services, officer appointments, and retirement plans into a single excel file for your use
MODEL ORDINANCES AND IMPLEMENTATION GUIDANCE
Model Ordinances and Implementation Guidance of the League of Arizona Cities and Towns is designed to help guide cities and towns.
AZCity 101
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AZCITY101: proposition 105
All residents of Arizona benefit from a robust revenue distribution system, commonly referred to as State Shared Revenue, that efficiently spreads certain statewide tax collections across all rural and urban communities.
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AZCITY101: State Shared Revenue
All residents of Arizona benefit from a robust revenue distribution system, commonly referred to as State Shared Revenue, that efficiently spreads certain statewide tax collections across all rural and urban communities.
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AZCITY101: Charter Government in Arizona
In Arizona there are three types of municipal government: towns, cities, and charter cities.
Work With Us
The AZ League Data Portal is intended to provide data stories on specific topics, provide educational resources, and house various data sets relevant to cities and towns in Arizona. We welcome outside ideas for data collections, projects, or external collaborations.