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Property tax relief in Arizona: who can get it

Arizona offers several ways to lower property taxes on the home you live in. Most are handled by your county assessor, and each has its own rules. Here's who each option is for.

Veterans with a disability rating

Veterans rated 100% disabled by the VA can have their primary home fully exempt. Veterans with lower ratings may get a smaller reduction.

Full property tax exemption for 100% disabled veteransTax breakYour primary home is fully exempt from Arizona property tax.Who qualifies: Veterans rated 100% service-connected disabled by the VA who own and live in their Arizona home.Partial property tax exemption for disabled veteransTax breakA smaller reduction in assessed value based on your VA disability percentage.Who qualifies: Veterans with a VA disability rating below 100% who own their home and meet income and value limits.

Seniors 65 and older

Seniors can freeze their home's taxable value, and those with very low income can get a refund of part of the property tax or rent they paid.

Senior property valuation protectionTax breakFreezes your home's taxable value so it doesn't rise while you qualify.Who qualifies: Homeowners 65 and older whose household income is under the county's limit.Arizona Property Tax Refund Credit (Form 140PTC)Free moneyA refund of part of the property tax or rent you paid, even if you owe no income tax.Who qualifies: Arizonans 65+ or receiving SSI, owners or renters, with very low household income.

Widows and widowers

A surviving spouse who owns their home may qualify for a reduction in assessed value. Surviving spouses of 100% disabled veterans may keep the veteran's full exemption.

Widow or widower property tax exemptionTax breakA reduction in your home's assessed value.Who qualifies: Widows and widowers who own their Arizona home and meet income and value limits.Full property tax exemption for 100% disabled veteransTax breakYour primary home is fully exempt from Arizona property tax.Who qualifies: Veterans rated 100% service-connected disabled by the VA who own and live in their Arizona home.

People with disabilities

Homeowners who are totally and permanently disabled may qualify for a reduction. People receiving SSI may also qualify for the property tax refund credit.

Property tax exemption for people with disabilitiesTax breakA reduction in your home's assessed value for totally and permanently disabled owners.Who qualifies: Homeowners who are totally and permanently disabled and meet income and value limits.Arizona Property Tax Refund Credit (Form 140PTC)Free moneyA refund of part of the property tax or rent you paid, even if you owe no income tax.Who qualifies: Arizonans 65+ or receiving SSI, owners or renters, with very low household income.

Renters with very low income

Renters 65 and older, or on SSI, can claim a refund for part of the rent they paid, since rent includes property tax.

Arizona Property Tax Refund Credit (Form 140PTC)Free moneyA refund of part of the property tax or rent you paid, even if you owe no income tax.Who qualifies: Arizonans 65+ or receiving SSI, owners or renters, with very low household income.

Good to know

  • Most exemptions are filed with your county assessor, and some must be renewed.
  • Income and property value limits change each year. Check the official page for current limits.
  • You can only claim one personal exemption, but a value freeze or refund credit may be combined with it.

Rules, limits and deadlines change. Each program page links to the official source for current details. Use the Arizona benefits finder to check your situation.