Personal Exemptions are part of the Office's Valuation Relief Programs Division: Personal Exemptions are offered to eligible Widows, Widowers, Totally Disabled Residents or Disabled Veterans with an Honorable Discharge.
Taxes aren't determined by age, so you will never age out of paying taxes. People who are 65 or older at the end of 2025 have to file a return for that tax year (which is due in 2026) if their gross income is $16,550 or higher. If you're married filing jointly and both 65 or older, that amount is $32,300.
Are Seniors in Arizona entitled to some property tax relief? Yes. The relief comes in several forms. First, there is an exemption for widows, widowers and totally disabled persons.
Qualifications. Age: At least one property owner must be the minimum qualifying age of 65 at the time of application. Residence: The property must be the owner(s) primary residence. A "primary" residence is that residence which is occupied by the property owner(s) for an aggregate of nine months of the calendar year.
Often, if you're 65 or older, you'll be able to reduce your property tax bill not only on a house but mobile and manufactured homes, houseboats, townhomes, iniums and so on. You will have to apply: You typically need to apply for a senior freeze.
With notably low taxes on working and retirement income, and no estate or inheritance tax, Arizona is one of the more tax-friendly states for older workers and retirees. Last filing season, Arizona adopted a flat income tax rate of 2.5 percent.
If you have questions about a particular increase, call the respective phone number on the back of your tax statement. The Maricopa County Assessor determines property values and provides notification of valuation. Please contact the Assessor' s Office (506-3406) for the latest valuation information on your property.
Property taxes that are delinquent at the end of December are added to any previously uncollected taxes on a parcel for the Tax Lien Sale. The sale takes place online in early February of each year. Please read the disclaimer before deciding to bid, and see our lien FAQ page and lien history page.
Arizona allows a $4,748 Assessed Value property exemption to Arizona resident property owners qualifying as a widow/widower, or a person with total and permanent disability, or a veteran with a service or non-service connected disability.
Introduction. The Tax Lien Sale provides for the payment of delinquent property taxes by an bidder. The tax on the property is auctioned in open competitive bidding based on the least percent of interest to be received by the bidder.