Vehicle License Tax Exemptions

For vehicles that are registered before January 1, 2023 and that are powered only by liquefied petroleum gas (LPG, propane), natural gas (CNG/LNG), a blend of 70-percent alternative fuel and 30-percent petroleum-based fuel (not available in Arizona), hydrogen, or solar.

You are a commissioned, public health officer assigned to a government clinic or medical center in Arizona, but not an Arizona resident. You will need to submit an affidavit for exemption of nonresident service personnel issued and certified by the commanding officer.

The vehicle is a bus leased by a school district. You will need to submit a copy of the lease contract or letter from the school district.

You are a private provider of ambulance, fire-fighter or rescue services, and your vehicle is used solely for emergency services. You will need to submit a Nongovernment Emergency Service Vehicle form.

Proof that the association/institution is qualified as tax exempt is required. Proof consists of an Assessor’s Exemption letter, an Internal Revenue Service letter or an organization’s headquarters letter certifying the organization qualifies for the exemption under 26 U.S.C. 501(c)(3).

A Purple Heart Medal recipient who has been honorably discharged from the military may apply. Proof of honorable discharge and award of a Purple Heart Medal is required. The exemption is available for one vehicle.

Proof that the association/institution is qualified as tax exempt is required. Proof consists of an Assessor’s Exemption letter, an Internal Revenue Service letter or an organization’s headquarters letter certifying the organization qualifies for the exemption under 26 U.S.C. 501(c)(3).

Proof that the association/institution is qualified as tax exempt is required. Proof consists of an Assessor’s Exemption letter, an Internal Revenue Service letter or an organization’s headquarters letter certifying the organization qualifies for the exemption under 26 U.S.C. 501(c)(3).

You receive SSI disability payments from the federal government. This does not apply to regular Social Security disability benefits. You will need to submit a copy of your current annual benefit award letter or benefit verification printout from the Social Security Administration.

Used by a Surviving Spouse or a Surviving Dependent of a Law Enforcement Officer, Fire Fighter, or Ambulance Attendant who died in the line of duty on or after April 5, 1933. You will need to submit a Survivor of Fallen Responder form.

Used by a Surviving Spouse or a Surviving Dependent of a member of the United States Military who died in the line of duty or from injuries suffered in the line of duty. A Survivor of Fallen Military Member Exemption form and a completed DD Form 1300 issued by the military are required.

You are an enrolled member of a tribe and live on a reservation. You will need to submit a Vehicle License Tax Tribal Exemption form.

You received financial aid from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs to purchase your vehicle. You will need to submit a certified statement from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.

You are certified by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs to be 100-percent disabled and drawing compensation on that basis. The exemption also applies to the surviving spouse, until remarriage. You will need to submit a letter of eligibility from the Department of Veterans Affairs or an U.S. Department of Defense / Uniformed Services Sponsor Identification and Privilege Card with the 100% Disabled American Veteran affiliation.

You receive a widow/ widower, person with a total and permanent disability or veteran with a disability property tax exemption from your county  assessor. You will need to submit a certified statement from the assessor’s office.