The Exemption Section of the Assessor’s
Office
includes Exemptions, Senior Property Freeze
and Residential Property Tax Deferral programs.
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Who is entitled to an exemption?
Exemptions are available for qualifying widows, widowers, and
totally disabled persons.
If qualified, how does one benefit?
The Assessed Value of the property is
reduced by no more than $3,000.00 with a
corresponding
reduction in taxes.
Is the exemption for
my house only?
No, the exemption is applied to the real estate first, then to a
mobile home or an automobile
v Residential Property Tax
Deferral
Arizona Revised Statutes 42-17301 through
42-17313 allow qualifying property owners to
defer
payment of property taxes. To qualify for the deferral both the property and
the
property
owner (s) must meet specific requirements. A claim for deferral may be filed
with
the
Assessor’s office after January 1, but before April 1 of the tax year for which
the
deferral is
claimed.
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Senior Property Valuation Protection Option
(Freeze)
amending the
Arizona Constitution. The Amendment provides for the "freezing“ of the
valuation
of homes owned by seniors who meet
statutory requirements.
243-6260 Exemptions/Property Tax
Deferral Grace Gutierrez
243-6254 Prop. 104 (Freeze)
Catrina Ruiz
We encourage all who have
unanswered questions to contact our office directly and
speak
with our knowledgeable staff. We will continue to do our best to offer quality
customer service and information to the taxpayers of
NOTICE FROM THE PIMA COUNTY ASSESSOR
Effective
is relocating to 21 E. Congress.