Who Is Entitled To An Exemption?
Some widows, widowers, and totally disabled persons age 17 or over, may be eligible. 

If Qualified, How Does One Benefit?
The "assessed value" of your property may be reduced up to $3000 of "assessed value" 

Is the Exemption For My House Only?
No, the exemption is applied to the real estate first, then to a manufactured home or mobile home and last of all, an automobile. 

What Are The Qualifications?
You must be a resident of Arizona. Total assessed value of your property within Arizona cannot exceed $10,000 of "assessed value". Income from all sources, excluding Social Security, cannot exceed $13,200. If children under 18 years of age reside in the household, income cannot exceed $18,840. The disability must be total and permanent and certified by an Arizona licensed physician. If applying for a widow or wdower exemption, your deceased spouse must have been a resident of Arizona at the time of his/her death. Please Note: Assessed Value = Full Cash Value X Overall Assessment Ratio for the Property. 

Documents Required with Application :
Proof of your Arizona adjusted gross income for the entire household for the previous year.  (Arizona Income Tax Return)  This is required for disabled persons, widows and widowers.

Disabled Persons:
Medical certificate from an Arizona licensed physician on a form available from a Gila County Assessor´s Office on request.

Widows & Widowers:
Copy of spouse´s death certificate

When and Where do I Apply?
First time applicants must apply in person with the Gila County Assessor within January or February at one of the following offices:

Globe-Miami Area:
Gila County Assessor´s Office
1400  East Ash Street
Globe, AZ 85501
(928) 425.3231
1-800-304-4452

Payson Area:
Gila County Assessor´s Office
201 West Frontier Street
Payson, AZ 85541
(928) 472-7973

First time applicants please call for an appointment with Dale Hom or Hazel Dillon.

Thereafter, the exemption may be completed by mail.  For more details, or specific questions, Telephone (928) 425.3231 Ext. 8714 or 1-800-304-4452 Ext. 8711