FOR INFORMATION CALL (520) 866-6311
When & Where Do I Apply
You must file an application every year between:
FIRST MONDAY IN JANUARY thru LAST DAY OF FEBRUARY
First time applicants must apply in person,
thereafter it may be done by mail (Notary Public required)
YOU MAY FILE FOR AN EXEMPTION AT:
Pinal County Assessor's Office
L. Paul Larkin
Building E
31 N Pinal Ave
Florence, AZ 85232
Widows & Widowers
Copy of spouse's DEATH CERTIFICATE. If the spouse died out of state, the widow/widower
must prove RESIDENCY in Arizona prior to January 1, 1969.
What Are the Qualifications
Total Net Assessed valuation in Arizona cannot exceed $22,371
Income from all sources, excluding social security, cannot exceed $27,434
If children under 18 years of age reside in household, income cannot exceed $32,921
Disabled Person
Medical Certificate from an Arizona licensed physician, form available from Assessor's
office during exemption enrollment.
Documents Required with Applications
- Copy of Death Certificate (Certified/Original)
- 2007 Arizona State Income Tax Return
- Copy of the prior year's tax bill or valuation card of all properties in Arizona
- License plate numbers for all motor vehicles
- Title/Tax bill
Exemption Limits for Ownership
Total Net Assessed Value shall not exceed:
$22,371
Allowable Exemption
$3,292
Church Non-Profit Organizations
PROPERTY MUST BE USED FOR NON-PROFIT PURPOSES
(ORGANIZATIONS FILE BETWEEN 1ST MONDAY OF JANUARY THRU LAST DAY OF FEBRUARY.)
The documents we request are...
- Articles of Incorporation
- IRS Exemption Authorization Forms
- Detailed information on the usage of the property
Requirements for Widow or Widower's Exemption
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Must be a permanent resident of Arizona
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Must have resided with their spouse in Arizona at the time of the spouse's death:
or if their spouse died while a resident of another state, then the surviving spouse
must have come to Arizona before January 1, 1969
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Must present the death certificate of the deceased spouse to the Assessor
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Must not have property value (within the State of Arizona) that exceeds a Net ASSESSED
value of $22,371. Net ASSESSED value can be found on your tax notice or Notice
of Valuation card
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Must file an application EACH YEAR between first Monday in January and thru the
last day of February
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Must be able to state that either item A ro B below is true:
Requirements for Disabled Persons Exemption
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Must be a permanent resident of Arizona
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Must be over the age of 17
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Must be medically certified as 100% totally and permanently disabled by your
doctor (The Assessor's Office will supply the necessary medical forms)
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Must not have property value (within the State of Arizona) that exceeds a Net ASSESSED
value of $22,371. Net ASSESSED value can be found on your tax notice or Notice
of Valuation Card
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Must file an application EACH YEAR between first Monday in January and thru the
last day of February
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Must be able to state that either item A or B below is true:
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None of my children under 18 years of age resided with me during the previous calendar
year. The total income from all sources* including myself, my spouse, and any children
aged 18 or more who resided with me, did not exceed $27,434 during the previous
calendar year.
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At least one of my children who was under 18 years of age OR who was totally and
permanently disabled, resided with me during the previous calendar year. The total
income from all sources* including myself, my spouse, and any other of my children
resided with me, did not exceed $32,921 during the previous calendar year.
* All sources pursuant to ARS §42-11111 C & D.
Exemptions
Real and personal property is subject to taxation unless it falls under one of the
types of property exempted by the Arizona constitution. These exemptions are covered
under A.R.S. º 42-11102. Some examples are: certain widows and widowers, property
owned by federal, state, city, and county governments, qualifying religious organizations,
qualifying educational facilities, business inventory held for resale, and household
goods used for non-commercial purposes. For a complete listing, consult the statute.