2026 Personal Exemption Press Release
Published on January 06, 2026
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 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.