Letter from attorney to opposing counsel requesting documentation concerning homestead exemption for change of venue motion.
Letter from attorney to opposing counsel requesting documentation concerning homestead exemption for change of venue motion.
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.
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.
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.
Exemption Application: An Affidavit of Individual Tax Exemption (Form 82514) must be filed with the County Assessor annually Failure to file for an exemption will result in loss of eligibility for that year (2025). Applicant filing period for 2025 is January 2 to March 1.
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.
Pursuant to A.R.S. 42-11111, the property of Arizona residents who are honorably discharged veterans with a service or nonservice connected disability is exempt from property taxation up to a certain dollar amount (generally resulting in only a partial reduction of property taxes).
Claiming a Homestead Exemption The Arizona homestead exemption is automatic, meaning that no written claim is required.
In the 2016 lawsuit, Qasimyar v. Maricopa County, a tax court ruled in favor of property owners who sued the county, alleging they were improperly and erroneously assessed when their properties went from a primary resident to a rental or secondary home, or vice versa.
Arizona allows a $4,748 Assessed Value property exemption to Arizona resident property owners qualifying as a widow/widower, or a person with total and permanent disability, or a veteran with a service or non-service connected disability.