Mohave County Assessor's Office - Exemption Information

NOTICE OF TAX EXEMPTION LAWS IN ARIZONA

Arizona Statute (ARS 42-11111) provides for some exemption from property taxes for qualifying widowed persons and for fully disabled persons.

First-time applicants must apply in person between the first Monday in January and March 1. Qualifications for an exemption in 2010 include:

1. You must be a current resident of Arizona.
2. The assessed value of all property owned in Arizona cannot exceed $23,413. (This is equivalent to a Full Cash Value of $234,130 on a home.)
3. Household income cannot exceed $28,713 (or $34,455 if children under 18 years of age reside with the applicant). Social Security and some other incomes are not included.
4. Applicants seeking a disability exemption must provide proof of 100% total and permanent disability from their physician on an Arizona Department of Revenue prescribed form. This form is available online or from your local Assessor's Office (Kingman, Bullhead City, or Lake Havasu City).
5. Widows or widowers must have been a resident with their spouse at the time of spouse's death or claimant must have established Arizona residency prior to January 1, 1969.

In 2010, the exemption will remove $3,445 from the assessed values of your property which will result in a tax savings ranging from approximately $200 to $400. If your total assessed value is more than $3,445, you will pay taxes on any assessed value above $3,445. The exemption does not always provide a complete exemption from property taxes.

If your home has a Full Cash Value of $234,130, that would result in an assessed full cash value of $23,413.  You would pay taxes on $19,968 of assessed value.  See the calculations below:

If your home has a Full Cash Value of $20,000, that would result in an assessed value of $2,000.  You would not pay any property taxes because your exemption would cover the amount owed for property taxes, and you would get a small amount to apply toward your vehicle license.  See the calculations below:

The leftover amount is calculated with a multiplier provided to us from the State to determine the amount you may apply toward your vehicle license tags.  You need to come to our office to get a certificate to present to the MVD BEFORE you buy your tags.  Our office calculates the left over amount from the exemption, and we will give you a voucher to present to the MVD.

Widow/Widowers only need to bring a copy of the spouse’s death certificate along with proof of income to apply in person.

For disability exemptions, you may use the form below. Take the form to your doctor to fill out.  Once the doctor fills it out, bring the filled out form with your income to apply in person for your exemption. This form is not needed for Widow/Widower Exemptions. Download Medical Form.