Tax relief and valuation review
A homestead exemption, senior-relief program, or valuation protest can change the amount a homeowner owes—but only if the filing reaches the right local office in the correct window. Use the verified county guidance below as your working checklist, then confirm the current form and deadline with Coconino County Assessor's Office.
Relief programs
The filing guidance for this county is: January 1-March 1, 2026 for the published statutory personal exemption applications; the county lists a 2026 exemption amount of $4,873. Use the official form or application channel, provide the residence and ownership documentation requested, and keep a copy of the submission.
Open homestead applicationCoconino offers a Value Protection Option for qualifying seniors, plus statutory widow/widower, disability, and veteran exemptions. The 2026 relief page states the personal-exemption period is January 1-March 1 and that senior protection may be combined with an exemption; the senior option freezes valuation rather than the tax bill.
Arizona's Limited Property Value (LPV) is generally restricted to a 5% annual increase; the official county guidance notes statutory exceptions, including qualifying new construction that can produce a larger increase.
Appealing an assessment
Use the valuation notice and the county’s published protest guidance to determine the last day to file. Do not assume the payment deadline controls the appeal.
Gather comparable sales, photographs, repair records, appraisal evidence, property characteristics, and any documentation that explains why the assessed value is incorrect.
Submit through the official channel, save the confirmation, and attend the board or review hearing if one is scheduled. An appraiser or attorney can help evaluate evidence when the value or stakes are substantial.
The verified protest guidance for this county is: For 2027 real-property Notices of Value mailed February 10, 2026, the Assessor deadline was April 13, 2026; the Board of Equalization deadline was June 15, 2026. The standard rule is no later than 60 days after the Notice of Valuation postmark/deadline shown on the notice. If the language is not a specific calendar date, contact the office promptly for the current notice and board-review schedule.