Index

Finance

Businesses are eligible for assistance in financing fixed assets through the Arizona Department of Commerce. Industrial bonds are available in each county. The Arizona Department of Commerce will customize a package containing forms needed for starting a business. Information on licenses, applications,applicable taxes,clarification of government regulations and much more is included.

http://www.commerce.state.az.us/search.asp

Medical Facilities

Sedona boasts a wide range of physicians, surgeons and dentists, with many specialties represented. Sedona's outpatient facility contains both emergency and cancer centers, lab, X-ray and a mammography unit. There is a 99 bed hospital in Cottonwood (20 miles Southwest of Sedona), a 162 bed hospital in Flagstaff (30 miles North of Sedona) and a walk-in "urgent care" clinic. Six ambulances staffed by Advanced Life Cardiac Skilled Paramedics, an emergency search and rescue team, a technical rescue team and a medical evacuation helicopter serve the area.

Property Tax Rate

When compared to other areas many people find Sedona property taxes to be reasonable. A rather involved tax formula and the fact that there are two counties (Coconino and Yavapai) involved defies a simple explanation. However, an approximate residential property tax rate is 1% of the sale price. For exact information contact the appropriate county assessor.

http://co.coconino.az.us/assessor/

http://www.co.yavapai.az.us/departments/asr/AsrHome.asp

Community Services

The four mild seasons and spectacular beauty nurture both the visual and performing arts. Although Sedona is a popular retirement community, most retiree's donate an incredible amount of time and effort to one or more of the fine organizations in Sedona. It's not uncommon to have retired CEO's and Ph.D's checking out your books at the library, helping you adopt a pet at the Humane Society or delivering meals on wheels.

http://www.sedona.net/

Educational Facilities

The Sedona-Oak Creek Joint Unified school District is comprised of a high school (grades 9 through 12) located in Sedona and two elementary schools(grades K through 8), one in Sedona and the other in the Village of Oak Creek, 8 miles South of Sedona. Several private elementary and high schools are also located in the area.

Both Coconino and Yavapai Community Colleges offer a variety of classes. Northern Arizona University (NAU) is located in Flagstaff, 30 miles North of Sedona. Yavapai College has a Sedona campus with a digital arts speciality.

http://www.sedona.k12.az.us/

http://www.coconino.edu/

http://www2.yc.edu/

http://home.nau.edu/