Oro Valley’s New Use Tax Explained | Tucson News

Oro Valley just passed its first-ever “use tax” after two votes — the first was erased by a state paperwork glitch — to fund skyrocketing road maintenance costs and level the playing field for local businesses. With gas tax revenue barely rising while road upkeep costs jumped over 300%, the town now taxes items like computers and furniture bought from states without sales tax (like Oregon or Montana), expecting $375K–$600K annually for roads and public safety. The tax kicked in July 1, making Oro Valley the only nearby town without one — while others in Arizona already have similar taxes. Budget woes continue as sales tax collections hit 15-year lows and public safety costs climb, including a new police headquarters with no dedicated funding. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/a26495122bc90727