The Agricultural Exemption Application is the Mohave County, Arizona form for requesting an agricultural exemption under Mohave County Zoning Ordinance Section 37.X. It goes to the Development Services Department after the Mohave County Assessor certifies the parcel's classification. Although the Assessor takes part, it is a zoning exemption and not a Mohave County property tax form: once approved, only structures used for agricultural or grazing purposes are exempt. On this page you can fill out the form online on FillingPDF and download or print the completed PDF; the county publishes the original at the official URL.
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What is Agricultural Exemption Application – Mohave County, AZ?
The Agricultural Exemption Application is the Mohave County Development Services form that asks the county to exempt structures used for agricultural or grazing purposes on a qualifying parcel from the requirements of the Mohave County Zoning Ordinance (Section 37.X) and Building Codes.
The printed title is "Application for an Agricultural Exemption". The PDF combines several parts in one document:
- the Assessor's Code Classification box (page 3), which the Assessor completes and certifies before the application goes to Development Services;
- the application itself, with property information, owner information and an owner authorization;
- a plot plan for the exemption on the Assessor Parcel Number;
- an Affidavit of Use with a Notary Acknowledgement, needed only when a habitable structure will be built under the exemption.
The exemption has a limited reach. After approval, only structures used for agricultural or grazing purposes are exempt; every other structure stays subject to the Zoning Ordinance and Building Codes. The form also reprints Arizona Revised Statutes 11-1604 and 11-1609 on licensing decisions and clarifications from the county.
This is a zoning document, not a tax form. The Mohave County Assessor's Office only supplies the agricultural classification that the application requires.
Who needs to file Agricultural Exemption Application – Mohave County, AZ?
The main group is owners of a parcel that is five (5) contiguous commercial acres or larger and classified as agriculture by the Mohave County Assessor's Office and who want agricultural or grazing structures exempt under Mohave County Zoning Ordinance Section 37.X. The form advises you to ask the Assessor about the status and requirements for an agricultural classification before you complete the application.
Conditions the form attaches:
- Owners: the owner name must match the current deed, and all owners of record must sign. If a commercial entity owns the property, the signer must give signing authority status.
- Owners planning a habitable structure: you also complete the Affidavit of Use and have it notarized. It states that the structure will be occupied solely by people engaged in the agricultural or grazing use.
- Owners of other structures: the exemption does not cover them. Structures not used for agricultural or grazing purposes remain subject to the Zoning Ordinance and Building Codes.
Planning staff help applicants complete the form: call 928-757-0903 or email [email protected].
When to file Agricultural Exemption Application – Mohave County, AZ
Submit the application once the Mohave County Assessor has completed and certified the Assessor's Code Classification box on page 3; the form says this is required before the application is turned in to Development Services. The form prints no calendar deadline or renewal date for the application.
After you submit, the county reviews it in two stages: there is a 10-working day timeframe to determine administrative completeness, and once the application is complete there is a 20-working day timeframe for a substantive review. A complete package, as the form lists it, avoids delay at the first stage.
The classification box is certified as of a date the Assessor enters, so ask for the certification close to the time you plan to submit.
Documents you need
- Assessor's Code Classification (page 3 of the form), completed and certified by the Mohave County Assessor's Office before you submit.
- Completed Agricultural Exemption Application, signed by all owners of record; a commercial entity must provide signing authority status.
- Proof of ownership: a recorded Grant, Warranty or Joint Tenancy Deed or similar deed. A Quitclaim Deed is acceptable only when accompanied by a Title Report.
- Plot plan showing a north arrow, adjacent streets with names, property boundaries, dimensions and area of the lot, and existing and proposed septic systems including leach fields.
- The same plot plan must also show the location of any domestic wells and the dimensions and percentages of land designated as agricultural or grazing.
- Notarized Affidavit of Use, only if you are constructing a habitable structure under this exemption.
- The appropriate fee, submitted with the package; confirm the current amount with Development Services.
How to fill out Agricultural Exemption Application – Mohave County, AZ
Ask the Assessor for classification
Before anything else, contact the Mohave County Assessor about the agricultural classification of your parcel. The Assessor completes and certifies the Assessor's Code Classification box (Parcel No., Use Code, Agriculture, Grazing, Remarks, certification date and employee name); you do not fill it in.
Confirm the parcel qualifies
Check that the property is five (5) contiguous commercial acres or larger and classified as agriculture by the Assessor. Questions on the form go to Planning staff at 928-757-0903 or [email protected].
Enter the property information
Under Property Information, enter the Assessor Parcel Number, Current Zoning and Parcel Size in acres. Add the Legal Description and the Street Address with city, state and ZIP.
Enter the owner information
Enter the Owner Name exactly as it appears on the current deed, then the Mailing Address, Phone number and Email.
Sign the authorization
Under Authorization, every owner of record signs to certify ownership, concurrence with the request and the accuracy of the information. If a commercial entity owns the property, give the signer's signing authority status.
Prepare the plot plan
Enter the Assessor Parcel Number on the plot plan page and draw a north arrow and scale, adjacent streets and their names, boundaries, dimensions and area, septic systems and leach fields, any domestic wells, and the dimensions and percentages of agricultural or grazing land.
Complete the Affidavit of Use
Only if you will build a habitable structure under the exemption, enter the state, county, your name(s) and the legal description, and describe how the occupants are involved in the agricultural or grazing use. Sign and date it.
Have the affidavit notarized
Sign before a notary: the Notary Acknowledgement needs the day, month and year, the signer's name, the notary's signature, title or rank, serial number if any, seal and commission expiration.
Assemble the package
Add the proof of ownership deed (with a Title Report if it is a Quitclaim Deed), the certified Assessor classification and the fee, then submit through one of the channels described under How to submit.
Review and download the completed PDF
Check that names match the deed, all owners have signed and the plot plan is complete. Download or print the completed PDF from FillingPDF.
How to submit Agricultural Exemption Application – Mohave County, AZ
You can submit the package in person or by mail to the Mohave County Development Services Department.
- In person, Kingman Office: 3250 East Kino Avenue, Kingman, AZ 86409; 928-757-0903; Monday – Friday 7 am – 6 pm.
- In person, Bullhead City Office: 1130 E Hancock Road, Bullhead City, AZ 86442; 928-758-0707; Monday – Friday 7 am – 6 pm (closed 12-1 for lunch). Receipts are mailed for fees received after 5:30 pm, and only checks are taken after 5:30 pm.
- By U.S. Postal Service: Mohave County, Development Services - Planning, PO Box 7000, Kingman, AZ 86402.
- By other carriers (such as FedEx or UPS): Mohave County, Development Services – Planning, 3250 East Kino Avenue, Kingman, AZ 86409.
A filing fee applies, so include it with the package. The form prints the fee breakdown, but for the current amount confirm with Development Services at 928-757-0903. The package should hold everything listed under required documents. FillingPDF lets you fill out and download the PDF; submission follows the channels above.
Common mistakes to avoid
- Submitting the application before the Assessor has completed and certified the Assessor's Code Classification; the form says it is required first.
- Filling in the Assessor's Code Classification box yourself; the Assessor completes it.
- Applying for a parcel that is not five contiguous commercial acres or larger and classified as agriculture by the Assessor.
- Writing an owner name that does not match the current deed, or signing with fewer than all owners of record.
- Offering a Quitclaim Deed as proof of ownership without a Title Report.
- Leaving septic systems, leach fields, domestic wells or the agricultural/grazing percentages off the plot plan.
- Constructing a habitable structure without a notarized Affidavit of Use.
- Assuming every structure on the parcel is exempt; only structures used for agricultural or grazing purposes are.
- Mailing the package with FedEx or UPS to the PO Box; other carriers use the 3250 East Kino Avenue address.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Mohave County agricultural exemption application?
It is a Development Services form requesting an agricultural exemption under Mohave County Zoning Ordinance Section 37.X. If approved, structures used for agricultural or grazing purposes on the parcel are exempt; all other structures remain subject to the Zoning Ordinance and Building Codes.
Is this a Mohave County property tax exemption?
No. The form is a zoning exemption filed with Development Services. The Mohave County Assessor's Office is involved only because the parcel must be classified as agriculture, and the Assessor certifies that classification on page 3 before you submit.
What property qualifies for the agricultural exemption?
The property must be five (5) contiguous commercial acres or larger and classified as agriculture by the Mohave County Assessor's Office. The form recommends asking the Assessor about the classification status and requirements before you complete the application.
Do I need a notarized affidavit?
Only if you are constructing a habitable structure under the exemption. The Affidavit of Use states that the structure will be occupied solely by people engaged in the agricultural or grazing use, and it must be notarized. Without a habitable structure, the form does not require it.
How long does the county take to review the application?
The form gives a 10-working day timeframe to determine administrative completeness, followed by a 20-working day timeframe for substantive review once the application is complete.
Is there a fee, and how much is it?
Yes, an application fee applies and goes with the package. The form breaks the fee into an application fee and an automation fee; confirm the current total with Mohave County Development Services at 928-757-0903 before you submit.
Where do I turn in the agricultural exemption application?
In person at the Kingman office (3250 East Kino Avenue) or the Bullhead City office (1130 E Hancock Road), or by mail: U.S. Postal Service to PO Box 7000, Kingman, AZ 86402, other carriers to 3250 East Kino Avenue, Kingman, AZ 86409.
Can I fill out this application online on FillingPDF?
You can fill out the PDF online on FillingPDF and download or print it. FillingPDF is independent of Mohave County and does not file the application or get the Assessor's certification; you submit the package to Development Services yourself.
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