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.
This does not freeze your property tax bill, but it does freeze the property valuation. To qualify, you must meet the following criteria: Property owner must be 65 years of age or older. Property must be the primary residence and the owner(s) must have resided at the residence for at least 2 years.
Qualifying homeowners can get a 35% exemption of the assessed value of a home up to $600,000 (25% for homes over $600,000). Additional deductions are available for seniors, veterans, disabled persons, rehabilitations, and mortgages.
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.
ADOR annually adjusts the exemption amount for the following tax year to account for inflation. For TY 2023, the exemption is $225,572. The amount of personal property that exceeds the exemption amount is subject to an assessment ratio of 15 percent (Ariz. Const.
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.
Arizona homeowners should embrace the protections Arizona's homestead exemption offers; however, it is important to understand how exactly you are protected. As of January 1, 2023, the amount of equity protected under the homestead exemption increased from $250,000 to $400,000.
The Pima County Assessor's Office created the Senior Property Valuation Protection program to help seniors save on property taxes. Homeowners can apply to the "Senior Freeze Program" in order to freeze the limited property value of their home for three years.
Who qualifies for a senior property tax exemption? he eligibility criteria for senior property tax exemptions vary by location. Generally, they are available to homeowners who are at least a certain age (often 65 or older) and meet specific income or property value requirements.