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Water & County Island Disclosure

Acreage, Horse Property & Rural

Water & County Island Disclosure

Discloses the property's water source, county island status, and other rural property factors — critical due diligence for any Arizona acreage or horse property purchase.

What Is This Document?

The Water and County Island Disclosure is a form used in Arizona real estate transactions involving properties where water source and county island status are material factors. It is especially relevant for horse property, acreage, rural land, and properties located outside traditional municipal boundaries.

The disclosure addresses the source of the property's water supply — whether it is served by a municipal water system, a private water company, a shared well, or a private domestic well. Each water source carries different rights, responsibilities, costs, and risks that buyers need to understand before purchasing.

County islands are parcels of unincorporated land surrounded by or adjacent to incorporated municipalities. They are governed by the county rather than the city, which affects zoning, building codes, services, and future annexation risk. Many Arizona horse properties are located on county islands — buyers need to understand what that means for their intended use of the property.

Educational purposes only. Arizona real estate forms are updated periodically by the Arizona Association of REALTORS® and other issuing bodies. The current transaction documents control. This page provides a plain-English overview — it is not legal, tax, or professional advice. Consult a licensed real estate professional, attorney, inspector, water specialist, or other appropriate expert for guidance specific to your transaction.

Straight Shooter Tip

County island status is one of the most misunderstood aspects of buying Arizona horse property. Being on a county island is not inherently bad — many of the best horse properties in the Phoenix area are county islands. But you need to understand what it means for your zoning, your ability to keep animals, and your long-term exposure to annexation. Ask before you buy.