Maricopa County · Arizona
Maricopa County homestead exemption
In Maricopa County, you apply for the homestead exemption with the Maricopa County Assessor's Office; the deadline is February 28.
- Office
- Maricopa County Assessor's Office
- Deadline
- February 28
- State exemption
- No general exemption
- Renewal
- Not in our dataStatewide rule
The Assessor says personal exemption applications are due by February 28, or by September 1 with an approved Exemption Deadline Waiver, for the current year.
Arizona has no general homestead exemption; owner-occupied homes are taxed at the primary residence rate after the Assessor confirms primary residence use. The Assessor's personal exemptions for widows, widowers, disabled owners and disabled veterans can be filed online.
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Local homestead amounts in Maricopa County
| Exemption | Taxing unit | Amount | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Widow/widower, disability and veteran exemption The Assessor lists an exemption of up to $4,873 off the assessed limited property value for qualifying widows, widowers, totally disabled owners and disabled veterans. Household income must not exceed $39,865 with no children under 18 at home, or $47,826 with children under 18 or disabled children. | All taxing units | $4,873 off assessed value | Source |
How to check if you already have it
Look up your parcel on the Assessor's site to see its legal class and any exemption; the Assessor reviews whether homes are used as a primary residence and mails a notice if it plans to reclassify.
Arizona rules that apply here
- The 1% cap and the 5% value limit apply to residential property automatically
- The school tax rebate applies to owner-occupied residential property
- Exemptions require an affidavit filed with the county assessor when first claimed
Full Arizona homestead guide: amounts, senior and veteran exemptions, late filing and portability.
Sources
- Personal Exemptions · Maricopa County Assessor's Office
- Legal Class Verification · Maricopa County Assessor's Office
- Personal Exemption online application · Maricopa County Assessor's Office
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