SignalsAZ.com Prescott News Podcast - Could You Qualify for a Property Tax Exemption in 2026?
Episode Date: January 12, 2026Send us a text and chime in!The Yavapai County Assessor’s Office offers Personal Exemption programs which may provide property tax relief. Applications for the 2026 Tax Year are due by February 28th.... Widow/Widower/Totally Disabled: For qualified applicants meeting all requirements, including income and value limitations, the exemption is applied to real property. In the event there is an exemption balance remaining it will be applied to any unaffixed manufactured homes, and/or vehicle registrations. Veteran Disability 1% to 99% Service-Connected Disability or 1% to 100% Nonservice-Connected Disability: For qualified applicants meeting all requirements, including income limitations, the exemption is applied to real property. In the event there... For the written story, read here >> https://www.signalsaz.com/articles/could-you-qualify-for-a-property-tax-exemption-in-2026/Check out the CAST11.com Website at: https://CAST11.com Follow the CAST11 Podcast Network on Facebook at: https://Facebook.com/CAST11AZFollow Cast11 Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/cast11_podcast_network
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The Yavapai County Assessors Office offers personal exemption programs which may provide property
tax relief. Applications for the 2026 tax year are due by February 28th.
Widow slash widower slash totally disabled, for qualified applicants meeting all requirements,
including income and value limitations, the exemption is applied to real property.
In the event there is an exemption balance remaining it will be applied to any unaffixed
manufactured homes and or vehicle registrations.
Veteran disability 1% to 99% service-connected disability or 1% to 100% non-service-connected disability,
for qualified applicants meeting all requirements, including income limitations,
the exemption is applied to real property.
In the event there is an exemption balance remaining it will be applied to any
unaffixed manufactured homes and or vehicle registrations.
The veteran exemption amount is applied based on the percentage of disability, stated on
VA award letter and percentage of ownership. Applicants must have been honorably discharged to
qualify. Veteran 100% service-connected disability, fully exempts property owned by a qualified
veteran from taxation. Income limitations apply. Applicants must have been honorably discharged to
qualify. Surviving spouse continuing the veteran's 100% service-connected disability exemption,
the surviving spouse of a qualified veteran, currently receiving the veteran 100% service-connected
personal exemption may continue receiving this benefit provided they remain in the home as their
primary residence and they do not remarry. Please note the veteran 100% service-connected disability
is a full exemption, but all other exemptions are based on value and will only exempt the allowable
amount set by the state annually. All exemptions are applied to the assessed limited property value,
LPV, which is the taxable portion of the property value. Income requirements, the total household
income from all individuals residing in the home must not exceed the statutory limit.
Please note, the total household income does not include social security benefits, military pensions,
or veterans' disability payments. Please contact our office for the 2026 tax year limits.
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