The new law established a three-fold homestead acquisition process: file an application, improve the land, and file for deed of title. Any U.S. citizen, or intended citizen, who had never borne arms against the U.S. Government could file an application and lay claim to 160 acres of surveyed Government land.
The property owner must be 65 or older. Property must be the owner's primary residence. Owner must have resided in the residence for at least two years. Property owner's annual income must be under $35,184 if one owner or under $43,980 if there are two or more owners.
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.
To claim the Arizona Property Tax Credit all the following must apply: You were a resident of Arizona for all of 2024. You (or your spouse) were either 65 or older or received Title 16 Supplemental Security Income (SSI) payments during 2024.
A homestead exemption protects $400,000 equity in a person's dwelling from attachment, execution and forced sale. A homestead means a dwelling in which a person resides. The dwelling may be a house, inium, or mobile home.
A homestead does not protect you against: Foreclosure of your home by mortgage lender if you are behind on payments; The enforcement of a mechanic's lien; A judgment for child or spousal support.
Claiming a Homestead Exemption The Arizona homestead exemption is automatic, meaning that no written claim is required. If a person desires to waive the exemption, the person must record the waiver in the office of the county recorder.
Between the affordable prices of homestead land, wide open spaces, and lenient homesteading laws, Arizona is the perfect place to build your self-sufficient lifestyle. The desert climate might be a bit of a challenge to get used to at first, but overall, it offers a lot of advantages for homesteaders.