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Arizona law (A.R.S. § 9-499.15), requires that government entities provide written notice on their website homepage of the proposed new or increased taxes or fees. When the Town of Queen Creek has such a change to report, it will be posted to this page 60 days prior to Council voting on such changes.
Notice of Intention to increase wastewater rates or rate components, fees or service charges.
PURSUANT TO A.R.S. §§ 9-499.15 and 9-511.01, the Common Council (the “Town Council”) of the Town of Queen Creek (the “Town”) hereby gives notice of its intent to increase wastewater rates or rate components, fees or service charges.
DTA, the Town’s consultant, has prepared, on behalf of the Town, a written report providing a schedule of the proposed increased wastewater capacity fees and the analysis supporting the proposed increases (including cash flow projections) entitled “Draft Wastewater Capacity Fee Study, Town of Queen Creek” dated September 18, 2025 (the “Report”). The Report has been and made available to the public by filing a copy in the office of the Town Clerk, at 22358 S. Ellsworth Road, Queen Creek, Arizona, where it is available for public review during normal business hours, and by posting the Report on the home page of the Town’s website at least 60 days prior to the public hearing described below.
The Town Council will hold a public hearing to consider the proposed new or increased fees at its regularly scheduled meeting on December 3, 2025, at 6:30 p.m. in the Community Chambers, at 20727 E. Civic Parkway, Queen Creek, Arizona.
Not less than 20 days prior to the public hearing date set forth above, a copy of this Notice of Intention showing the date, time and place of such hearing shall be (i) published one time in a newspaper of general circulation within the boundaries of the Town, (ii) posted on the front page of the Town’s website, and (iii) distributed through the Town’s social media accounts or other electronic communication tools.
IF APPROVED BY THE TOWN COUNCIL, THE INCREASED WASTEWATER CAPACITY FEES WILL BECOME EFFECTIVE 30 DAYS AFTER SUCH APPROVAL.
ADOPTED by the Town Council on October 1, 2025.
Notice of Public Hearing Regarding the Town of Queen Creek Biennial Certified Audit Report for FY 2022/23 & 2023/24
(Date of Posting: 08/07/2025)
In accordance with A.R.S. § 9-463.05(G)(2), the Town of Queen Creek hereby gives notice of a public hearing to be held at the regularly scheduled Town Council meeting on September 17, 2025, at 6:30 p.m. in the Town's Community Chambers located at 20727 E Civic Parkway, Queen Creek, Arizona. The Town Council will accept comments in connection with the Town's report on its Biennial Certified Audit of Land Use Assumptions, Infrastructure Improvement Plan, and Development Impact Fees.
Notice of Intention for Expedited Permit Review Fee Schedule
(Date of Posting: 07/14/2025)
A public hearing has been set for September 17, 2025 at 6:30 p.m. in the Community Chambers, 20727 E. Civic Parkway, Queen Creek, Arizona. The purpose of this hearing is to receive public comment on a recommendation to establish an expedited impose an expedited building permit process and associated expedited review fee. Information relating to the proposed fee change is available in the Town Clerk’s office at 22358 S Ellsworth Road, Queen Creek, Arizona and provided in the report linked below.
Notice of Intention for a Public Hearing Regarding Water Rates
(Date of Posting: 05/07/2025)
A public hearing has been set for July 16, 2025 at 6:30 p.m. in the Community Chambers building, 20727 E Civic Parkway, Queen Creek, Arizona. The purpose of this hearing is to receive public comment on a recommended 15% water rate fee increase. Information relating to the proposed fee change including the written report supporting the increased rate is available in the Town Clerk’s office at 22358 S Ellsworth Road, Queen Creek, Arizona and on the Town’s website at https://www.queencreekaz.gov/WaterRateUpdate.
Notice of Public Hearing to Adopted the FY 2025/26 Final Budget
(Date of Posting: 05/08/2025)
The Town of Queen Creek hereby gives notice pursuant to Arizona Revised Statute section §42-17103 of a public hearing to be held at the regularly scheduled Town Council Meeting on May 21, 2025 at 6:30 p.m. in the Town’s Community Chambers located at 20727 E Civic Parkway, Queen Creek, AZ 85142. The public hearing is in connection with the Adoption of the FY 2025/26 Final Budget. These documents are also available at the Town Office of the Clerk and on the Town’s website at: https://www.queencreekaz.gov/government/finance/budget/budget-documents
Notice of Public Hearing Regarding Water Rates
Date of Posting: 3/6/2025
Notice is hereby given that a public hearing has been set for May 7, 2025 at 6:30 p.m. in the Community Chambers building, 20727 E. Civic Parkway, Queen Creek, Arizona. The purpose of this hearing is to receive public comment on a recommended 15% water rate fee increase. Information relating to the proposed fee change is available in the Town Clerk’s office at 22358 S. Ellsworth Road, Queen Creek, Arizona and on the Town’s website at www.QueenCreekAZ.gov/WaterRateUpdate.
Notice of Public Hearing Regarding Development Impact Fees and Intent to Assess Development Impact Fees
(Date of Posting: 11/07/2024)
The Town Council hereby (i) gives notice of its intent to assess development fees and (ii) sets a public hearing on the proposed development fees at the regularly scheduled Town Council meeting on December 18, 2024 at 6:30 p.m. in the Town's Community Chambers located at 20727 E Civic Parkway, Queen Creek, AZ. The Land Use Assumptions, Infrastructure Improvement Plan and the Development Impact Fee Study may be reviewed on the Town’s website here.
Notice of Public Hearing Regarding the Town of Queen Creek Biennial Certified Audit Report for Fiscal Years 2020-2021 and 2021-2022
(Date of Posting: 08/22/2024)
In accordance with A.R.S. § 9-463.05(G)(2), the Town of Queen Creek hereby gives notice of a public hearing to be held at the regularly scheduled Town Council meeting on October 1, 2024, at 6:30 p.m. in the Town’s Community Chambers located at 20727 E Civic Parkway, Queen Creek, AZ. The Town Council will accept comments in connection with the Town’s report on its Biennial Certified Audit of Land Use Assumptions, Infrastructure Improvement Plan, and Development Impact Fees, a copy of which report can be found at https://www.queencreekaz.gov/
Notice of Proposed Updates to Additional 0.25% Town Center Transaction Privilege Tax
(Date of Posting: 05/14/2024)
In accordance with A.R.S. § 42-6054, public notice is hereby given that a public hearing will be held on June 5, 2024 at 6:30 p.m. in the Queen Creek Community Chambers building, 20727 E. Civic Parkway, Queen Creek, AZ. The purpose of this hearing is to receive public comment on a repeal of the additional 0.25% transaction privilege tax on certain business activities within the Queen Creek Town Center special district. Information relating to the proposed repeal of the transaction privilege tax is available in the Town Clerk’s office at 22358 S Ellsworth Road, Queen Creek, AZ and on the Town’s website at QueenCreekAZ.gov.
Notice of FY 2024/25 Property Tax Levy and/or Tax Rate Changes
(Date of Posting: 03/16/2024)
In accordance with A.R.S. § 9-499.15, public notice is hereby given that the Queen Creek Town Council may consider approving a change to the Town property tax rates for fiscal year 2024/25 at a public meeting in the Community Chambers, 20727 E Civic Parkway, Queen Creek, AZ, Wednesday, June 5, 2024 at 6:30 p.m. The levy amount and/or tax rate may be increased over the approved levy and/or tax rate for fiscal year 2023/24. The options being considered by the Queen Creek Town Council are detailed in the documents linked below this notice.
Notice of Proposed Updates to Land Use Assumptions and Infrastructure Improvements Plan
(Date of Posting: 03/07/2024)
In accordance with A.R.S. § 9-463.05(D), the Town of Queen Creek will hold a public hearing to accept comments on proposed updates to the Town's infrastructure improvements plan and the associated land-use assumptions. The public hearing will be held on May 15, 2024, at 7:00 p.m. in the Town’s Community Chambers located at 20727 E Civic Parkway, Queen Creek, AZ. The time period for the projections in the infrastructure improvements plan and the land-use assumptions is 10 years, beginning July 1, 2023 and ending June 30, 2033. The following necessary public services are included in the infrastructure improvements plan: (i) parks and recreation; (ii) transportation; (iii) fire; and (iv) public safety. A map of the service area to which the land-use assumptions apply is available on the Town’s website at the link below. The documents used to prepare the land-use assumptions and the infrastructure improvements plan are available to the public upon request at the Town's Finance Department. To review the Draft - Land Use Assumptions and Infrastructure Improvement Plan click here.
Notice of Public Hearing Regarding the Intention to Increase Fees - New Meter Installation
(Date of Posting: 02/08/2024)
The Queen Creek Town Council will hold a public hearing on April 17, 2024, at 6:30 p.m. regarding a proposed fee increase for new meter installation fees. Please see the schedule below which shows the current meter fees and the proposed new fees.
The public hearing will be held in the Community Chambers building, 20727 E Civic Parkway, Queen Creek, AZ.
If the proposed increase is approved, it would become effective May 17, 2024 (any permits assessed fees on or after the effective date would get the new meter fees).
Notice of Intention to Increase Solid Waste Cart Fee
(Date of Posting: 11/17/2023)
Pursuant to A.R.S. § 9-499.15, public notice is hereby given that the Queen Creek Town Council will hold a public hearing on January 17, 2024, at 6:30 p.m. regarding a proposed fee increase for residential solid waste carts. The proposed fee is $100 per cart, an increase from $75 per cart. The fee is applicable for both the initial cost of carts for newly constructed homes (charged during the permit process) and replacement carts. The public hearing will be held in the Community Chambers building, 20727 E Civic Parkway, Queen Creek. If the proposed increase is approved, it would become effective February 17, 2024.
Notice of Modification of Infrastructure Improvement Plan
(Date of Posting: 11/02/2023)
In accordance with Arizona Revised Statutes § 9-511.01, public notice is hereby given that the Queen Creek Town Council may consider modifications to the Town’s adopted infrastructure improvements plans for water and wastewater at a public meeting to be held on December 6, 2023, at 7:00 p.m. in the Town’s Community Chambers located at 20727 E. Civic Parkway, Queen Creek, Arizona. The proposed modifications do not cause an increase in the water and wastewater capacity fees adopted pursuant to Ordinance 700-19. The documents used to determine the modifications to the infrastructure improvements plans are available at the Town's Finance Department upon request, and the most recent version of the documents can be viewed by clicking on the link below:
For additional questions, contact Mindy Corpstein (480) 358-3224 / mindy.corpstein@queencreekaz.gov
Notice of Intention to Update Police Records Fee Schedule
(Date of Posting: 09/26/2023)
Pursuant to A.R.S. § 9-499.15, public notice is hereby given that the Queen Creek Town Council will hold a public hearing on December 6, 2023, at 6:30 p.m. regarding a proposed fee increase for Police public records requests. Fees vary by the type of records being requested. For more details about the proposed fees, please see the fee schedule linked below. The public hearing will be held in the Community Chambers building, 20727 E Civic Parkway, Queen Creek.
Notice of FY 2022/23 Property Tax Levy and/or Tax Rate Changes
(Date of Posting: 03/16/2022)
In accordance with A.R.S. § 9-499.15, public notice is hereby given that the Queen Creek Town Council may consider approving a change to the Town and/or street light property tax levies and/or tax rates for fiscal year 2022/23 at a public meeting in the Community Chambers, 20727 E Civic Parkway, Queen Creek, AZ, Wednesday, June 1, 2022 at 5:30 p.m. The levy amount and/or tax rate may be increased over the approved levy and/or tax rate for fiscal year 2021/22. The options being considered by the Queen Creek Town Council are detailed in the documents linked below this notice.
Notice of Intent: Establish Fees
Date of Posting: 10/07/2021
Pursuant to A.R.S. § 9-499.15, the Town of Queen Creek hereby gives notice that it may adopt an ordinance or resolution to establish a service fee related to credit and debit card payments made through the Town’s Development Services Department. A public hearing has been set for December 15, 2021 in the Community Chambers, 20727 E. Civic Parkway, Queen Creek, AZ at 6:30 PM for the purpose of receiving public comment on the proposed service fee. Information relating to the fee is available in the Town Clerk’s office at 22358 S. Ellsworth Road, Queen Creek, AZ, and on the Town’s website at www.queencreekaz.gov.
The Town proposes to establish the fee to recoup the costs of accepting credit and debit card payments for Development Services transactions. The fee will be applied to payments made for services listed in the Development Services fee schedule that is available on the Town’s website, including Planning, Building Safety & Code Compliance, Engineering, Fire Permit, Plan Review and Inspection services. Each payment made online (credit or debit card) or any payment made at the counter or over the phone with a credit or debit card for such services will be assessed a fee of 2.40% of the transaction’s total gross amount.
The Queen Creek Town Council will consider this matter at its regular Town Council meeting to be held at the Queen Creek Community Chambers, located at 20727 E Civic Parkway, Queen Creek, AZ at 6:30 PM, on December 15, 2021, at 6:30 PM. Following such consideration, the Town Council may approve, disapprove, or modify said ordinance or resolution. See notice and staff report here.
Notice of Intent: Fee for Police Records
Date of Posting: 09/16/2021
Pursuant to A.R.S. § 39-121.01, please take notice that the Council of the Town of Queen Creek intends to establish fees associated with the request/release of public records (associated with the Police Department).
A copy of the fee schedule is on file in the office of the Town Clerk, 22358 S. Ellsworth Road, Queen Creek, AZ 85142, and available to the public.
The Town of Queen Creek will hold a public hearing on the proposed fee schedule on November 17, 2021 at 6:30 PM at the Community Chambers, located at 20727 E Civic Parkway, Queen Creek, AZ 85142 for the purpose of receiving public comment on proposed fee schedule.
Information relating to the fee schedule is available prior to the public hearing at the Town Clerk’s office at the above address or online at www.queencreekaz.gov. See staff report here.
Notice of FY 2021/22 Utility Fee Change
Date of Posting: 08/12/2021
In accordance with A.R.S. §9-511.01, notice of intent is hereby given that a public hearing has been set for October 6, 2021 in the Community Chambers, 20727 E Civic Parkway, Queen Creek, AZ at 6:30 PM for the purpose of receiving public comment on a change in the Town Code to apply a collections fee on delinquent accounts. Information relating to the fee change is available in the Town Clerk’s office at 22358 S Ellsworth Road, Queen Creek, AZ.
Additionally, the associated staff report presented to Council on August 4, 2021, which includes a cash flow projection for the combined water and wastewater operating funds and a draft Ordinance concerning the initiation of third party collection services, can be found here.
Notice of FY 2021/22 Property Tax Levy and/or Tax Rate Changes
Date of Posting: 04/08/2020
In accordance with A.R.S. § 9-499.15, public notice is hereby given that the Queen Creek Town Council may consider approving a change to the Town and/or street light property tax levies and/or tax rates for fiscal year 2021/22 at a public meeting in the Community Chambers, 20727 E Civic Parkway, Queen Creek, AZ, Wednesday, June 2, 2021 at 6:30 PM The levy amount and/or tax rate may be increased over the approved levy and/or tax rate for fiscal year 2020/21.
Notice of FY 2020/21 Property Tax Levy and/or Tax Rate Changes
(Date of Posting: 04/08/2020)
In accordance with A.R.S. § 9-499.15, public notice is hereby given that the Queen Creek Town Council may consider approving a change to the Town and/or street light property tax levies and/or tax rates for fiscal year 2020/21 at a public meeting in the Community Chambers, 20727 E Civic Parkway, Queen Creek, AZ, Wednesday, June 17, 2020 at 6:30 p.m. The levy amount and/or tax rate may be increased over the approved levy and/or tax rate for fiscal year 2019/20.