The Exemption Permit Application is the Mohave County Development Services form, issued under Mohave County Zoning Ordinance Section 37.Y, that a property owner completes to request an exemption permit for a structure that meets the county's listed criteria. The package combines an Agricultural Exemption Application with a notarized Waiver of Claims and a plot plan. On FillingPDF you can fill out the form online and download or print the completed PDF; the county publishes the form at mohave.gov and receives it in person or by mail.
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What is Exemption Permit Application – Mohave County, AZ?
The Exemption Permit Application (printed on the form as "Application for an Exemption Permit") is the Mohave County Development Services form, issued under Mohave County Zoning Ordinance Section 37.Y, that an owner completes to request an exemption permit for a qualifying structure.
The form lists four conditions a structure must meet to qualify for the permit:
- It is located on a property of five (5) contiguous acres or larger.
- It is used for non-habitable residential accessory purposes.
- It has a maximum wall height of ten (10) feet.
- It is located with a minimum setback of thirty (30) feet from all property lines.
The document has several parts. The first page explains the permit and lists what a complete application package contains. The Agricultural Exemption Application collects property information (Assessor Parcel Number, current zoning, parcel size, legal description, street address), owner information, the type of improvement and the owner's authorization. A Waiver of Claims and a Notary Acknowledgement follow, and the last page is a Plot Plan checklist for the parcel.
The form is a Development Services planning and zoning document. The county's Planning and Zoning Division lists agricultural exemptions among the subjects it answers questions about, at (928) 757-0903 or [email protected]. It asks for the Assessor Parcel Number to identify the parcel, and it contains no tax calculation.
Who needs to file Exemption Permit Application – Mohave County, AZ?
Owners of property in Mohave County who want an exemption permit for a structure that meets the form's criteria use this application. The parcel must be five (5) contiguous acres or larger, the structure must serve non-habitable residential accessory purposes, its wall height may not exceed ten (10) feet, and it must sit at least thirty (30) feet from all property lines.
Conditions that apply to the applicant:
- The owner name must match the current deed.
- All owners of record must sign the authorization. If the property is owned by a commercial entity, the signing authority status must be provided.
- Each owner signing the Waiver of Claims does so before a notary.
Do not use the form for a structure that is habitable, taller than the ten-foot wall limit, or closer than thirty feet to a property line, because the form's qualifying conditions are not met. The form names no representative who may sign for an owner other than the commercial-entity signer described above. For help completing it, Planning Staff can be reached at 928-757-0903 or [email protected].
When to file Exemption Permit Application – Mohave County, AZ
No filing deadline is printed on the form. You submit it as part of the application package for the proposed structure, since the Waiver of Claims and the plot plan both refer to the proposed structure.
Once the package is submitted, the form states two review periods: 10 working days for the county to determine administrative completeness, then 20 working days for a substantive review after the application is found administratively complete. A package missing an item, such as the notarized Waiver of Claims, the proof of ownership or the plot plan, does not meet the form's description of a complete package, so assemble everything before you submit.
Documents you need
- The completed Exemption Application (the Agricultural Exemption Application section of this form), signed by all owners of record.
- A notarized Waiver of Claims, signed by the property owner(s) and acknowledged before a notary on the form's Notary Acknowledgement block.
- Proof of ownership: a recorded Grant, Warranty or Joint Tenancy Deed or similar deed.
- A Quitclaim Deed as proof of ownership, only when it is accompanied by a Title Report.
- A plot plan showing a north arrow, the location and names of all streets adjacent to the lot, and the property boundaries, dimensions and area of the lot.
- On the plot plan: the location of all existing and proposed septic systems including the leach fields, and the location of any domestic wells.
- On the plot plan: the size and location of the proposed structure, with dimensions from the property lines noted.
How to fill out Exemption Permit Application – Mohave County, AZ
Confirm the structure qualifies
Check the criteria on page 1: parcel of five contiguous acres or larger, non-habitable residential accessory use, maximum wall height of ten feet and a thirty-foot setback from all property lines.
Enter the parcel information
Under Property Information, enter the Assessor Parcel Number, Current Zoning and Parcel Size in acres. The form notes the parcel size must be 5 or more contiguous acres.
Add legal description and street address
Write the Legal Description on the lines provided, then the Street Address, City, State and Zip of the property.
Enter the owner information
Under Owner Information, give the Owner Name exactly as it appears on the current deed, plus Mailing Address, City, State, Zip, Phone number and Email.
Describe the type of improvement
Under Type of Improvement, describe the proposed structure on the line provided.
Sign the Authorization
Every owner of record signs below the certification that they are the current owner and that the information is correct. For a commercial entity, provide the signing authority status.
Sign the Waiver of Claims
The property owner(s) sign and date the Waiver of Claims, which waives claims of liability regarding the proposed structure. Sign it in front of the notary.
Have the notary complete the acknowledgement
The notary fills in the day, month, year and signer's name, then adds their signature, title or rank, serial number if any, seal and commission expiration date.
Prepare the plot plan
On the Plot Plan page, enter the Assessor Parcel Number and draw the plan with a north arrow and scale, adjacent streets, property boundaries, dimensions and area, septic systems and leach fields, domestic wells, and the proposed structure with dimensions from the property lines.
Gather proof of ownership and fee
Attach a recorded Grant, Warranty or Joint Tenancy Deed or similar deed; a Quitclaim Deed needs a Title Report. Prepare payment of the fee that Development Services gives you.
Review and download the completed PDF
Check every entry against the deed and the plot plan, then download or print the completed PDF from FillingPDF, add the notarized waiver and attachments, and submit through the channels under How to submit.
How to submit Exemption Permit Application – Mohave County, AZ
Mohave County Development Services accepts the application in person or by mail.
- In person: Mohave County Development Services Department, Kingman Office, 3250 East Kino Avenue, Kingman, AZ 86409, phone 928-757-0903, Monday–Friday 7 am–6 pm. Or the Bullhead City Office, 1130 E Hancock Road, Bullhead City, AZ 86442, phone 928-758-0707, Monday–Friday 7 am–6 pm (closed 12-1 for lunch).
- By U.S. Postal Service: Mohave County, Development Services - Planning, PO Box 7000, Kingman, AZ 86402.
- By other carriers (for example FedEx or UPS): Mohave County, Development Services – Planning, 3250 East Kino Avenue, Kingman, AZ 86409.
A fee applies. The form describes it as an application fee plus an automation fee; call Development Services at 928-757-0903 for the current amount. Fees received after 5:30 pm are receipted by mail, and only checks are accepted after 5:30 pm.
Include the completed application, the notarized Waiver of Claims, the fee, proof of ownership and the plot plan. FillingPDF lets you fill out and download the PDF; submission follows the county channels above.
Common mistakes to avoid
- Submitting the Waiver of Claims without notarization; the package requires a notarized Waiver of Claims.
- Entering an owner name that does not match the current deed; the form says it must match.
- Having only one owner sign when the property has several owners of record; all owners of record must sign.
- Omitting signing authority status when the property is owned by a commercial entity.
- Applying for a parcel smaller than five contiguous acres, or for a structure with walls over ten feet or a setback under thirty feet from any property line.
- Using a Quitclaim Deed as proof of ownership without the accompanying Title Report.
- Leaving existing or proposed septic systems, leach fields or domestic wells off the plot plan, or not noting the structure's dimensions from the property lines.
- Sending a package by FedEx or UPS to the PO Box; other carriers use the 3250 East Kino Avenue address.
- Planning to pay in cash after 5:30 pm; only checks are accepted after that time.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Mohave County Exemption Permit Application?
It is a Mohave County Development Services form, issued under Zoning Ordinance Section 37.Y, used to request an exemption permit for a qualifying structure. It combines an Agricultural Exemption Application, a Waiver of Claims, a notary acknowledgement and a plot plan page.
Is the Exemption Permit Application a Mohave County property tax form?
No. It is a zoning application issued by Mohave County Development Services under Zoning Ordinance Section 37.Y. It asks for the Assessor Parcel Number only to identify the parcel and has no tax calculation. Planning Staff can answer questions at 928-757-0903.
What kind of structure qualifies for this permit?
A structure on a property of five contiguous acres or larger, used for non-habitable residential accessory purposes, with a maximum wall height of ten feet and a setback of at least thirty feet from all property lines. All four conditions are printed on the form.
What documents do I need to submit with the application?
A complete package has the completed application, a notarized Waiver of Claims, the fee, proof of ownership (a recorded deed; a Quitclaim Deed needs a Title Report) and a plot plan with streets, boundaries, septic systems, wells and the proposed structure.
Does the Waiver of Claims have to be notarized?
Yes. The application package lists a notarized Waiver of Claims, and the form includes a Notary Acknowledgement block. The property owner(s) sign and date the waiver, and the notary completes the acknowledgement with signature, title, seal and commission expiration.
Who has to sign the Exemption Permit Application?
All owners of record must sign the Authorization. If a commercial entity owns the property, the signing authority status must be provided. The owner name must also match the current deed.
Where do I submit the Exemption Permit Application?
In person at the Kingman office (3250 East Kino Avenue) or the Bullhead City office (1130 E Hancock Road), or by mail to PO Box 7000, Kingman, AZ 86402 through the U.S. Postal Service. Other carriers use 3250 East Kino Avenue, Kingman, AZ 86409.
How long does the county take to review the application?
The form gives a 10-working-day timeframe to determine administrative completeness. After the application is found complete, there is a 20-working-day timeframe for a substantive review.
Can I fill out the Exemption Permit Application online on FillingPDF?
Yes. You can fill out the PDF online on FillingPDF and download or print it. FillingPDF is an independent service and does not file the application or notarize the waiver; you submit it to Mohave County Development Services yourself.
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