Pima County, Arizona exemptions and property-tax appeals

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 reviewed county guidance below as your working checklist, then confirm the current form and deadline with Pima County Assessor's Office.

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What the local record says

Homestead filing

The filing guidance for this county is: First Monday in January through the last day of February 2026 for statutory personal exemptions; applications with an approved waiver may be accepted through September 1, 2026. Use the official form or application channel, provide the residence and ownership documentation requested, and keep a copy of the submission.

Open homestead application (opens in a new tab)

Senior citizen tax relief

Senior Property Valuation Protection application deadline September 1, 2026; qualifying owners age 65 or older with primary-residence, residency, and income documentation may freeze LPV for three years.

Valuation cap or growth limit

Arizona's Limited Property Value (LPV) is generally restricted to a 5% annual increase; statutory exceptions, including qualifying new construction, may produce a larger increase.

Build the objection around evidence and the notice date.

01

Calendar the window

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.

02

Assemble support

Gather comparable sales, photographs, repair records, appraisal evidence, property characteristics, and any documentation that explains why the assessed value is incorrect.

03

File and preserve proof

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 reviewed protest guidance for this county is: Notices of Value are mailed January 1-March 1; appeal within 60 days of the mailing date or deadline printed on the notice. State Board of Equalization petition deadline is 25 days from the Notice of Decision. If the language is not a specific calendar date, contact the office promptly for the current notice and board-review schedule.