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.
Claiming a Homestead Exemption The Arizona homestead exemption is automatic, meaning that no written claim is required.
1. Property owner (applicant) must be 65 years of age or older. 2. The property must be the primary residence of the property owner and must have lived there for at least 2 years.
The Basic Rules. The homestead exemption is available to any adult (18 or over) who resides within the state. Only one homestead may be held by a married couple or a single person. The value of the homestead refers to the equity of a single person or married couple.
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.
Due dates for all types of property taxes are the same, October 1 for the first half and March 1 of the following year for the second half. Delinquent dates are also the same. The first half of 2024 property taxes becomes delinquent after November 1 and the second half becomes delinquent after May 1.