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Alexandria City, VA property tax exemptions (2026)
The property tax breaks that are set or run locally in Alexandria City, on top of Virginia’s statewide rules: what each is worth here, who qualifies, where to apply and the deadline.
What is different in Alexandria City
Alexandria's 2026 program for residents 65+ or permanently and totally disabled forgives all real estate tax with household income of $55,000 or less, 50% at $55,001-$72,000 and 25% at $72,001-$100,000, with net assets up to $430,000. Owners with income up to $120,000 can defer all their tax at 5% interest. Applications are due April 15.
Apply at
City of Alexandria Department of Finance – Tax Relief Program
Phone
703-746-4800 (option 6)
Local breaks
Real Estate Tax Relief Program for Elderly and Disabled Persons, Real Estate Tax Deferral (elderly and disabled)
Tax year
2026
Where to apply in Alexandria City
City of Alexandria Department of Finance – Tax Relief Program
Phone
703-746-4800 (option 6)
Address
4850 Mark Center Drive, Suite 2011, Alexandria, VA 22311 (walk-in during City Hall renovation)
Real Estate Tax Relief Program for Elderly and Disabled Persons
Income $55,000 or less: full relief; $55,001-$72,000: 50%; $72,001-$100,000: 25%. Relieved taxes are never repaid. Prorated if you turn 65 or become disabled during the year.
Set by
city
Tax year
2026
Who qualifies
Age 65+ or permanently and totally disabled (or becoming so during 2026); own and occupy the home on January 1, 2026. Gross household income of applicant, spouse and other owners, plus resident relatives' income above $10,000 each; up to $10,000 of a totally and permanently disabled owner's income is also excluded. Net assets up to $430,000 excluding the home and up to one acre (and its mortgage). Jointly held homes with non-qualifying owners are prorated by ownership share.
Income limit
$100,000 household income (relief), $120,000 (deferral only); $430,000 net assets
How to apply
File the 2026 application with the Department of Finance with SSA-1099, 1099-R, W-2, 1099-INT/DIV, year-end statements and federal return; disability certification (SSA, VA, RRB or two Virginia doctors' affidavits). Request a secure upload link at [email protected].
Defer the balance not covered by partial relief, or all of the tax with income $100,001-$120,000. Deferred taxes are repaid when the property changes ownership, with 5% annual interest.
Set by
city
Tax year
2026
Who qualifies
Same age/disability and asset rules; income up to $120,000.
Roughly what an exemption could save you a year: the value it takes off, times your tax rate.
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Questions about property tax exemptions in Alexandria City
What property tax exemptions are there in Alexandria City?
Alexandria's 2026 program for residents 65+ or permanently and totally disabled forgives all real estate tax with household income of $55,000 or less, 50% at $55,001-$72,000 and 25% at $72,001-$100,000, with net assets up to $430,000. Owners with income up to $120,000 can defer all their tax at 5% interest. Applications are due April 15. Local breaks here: Real Estate Tax Relief Program for Elderly and Disabled Persons; Real Estate Tax Deferral (elderly and disabled).
Where do I apply for a property tax exemption in Alexandria City?
City of Alexandria Department of Finance – Tax Relief Program Phone: 703-746-4800 (option 6) Address: 4850 Mark Center Drive, Suite 2011, Alexandria, VA 22311 (walk-in during City Hall renovation). Also: City of Alexandria Office of Real Estate Assessments, which assessments.
When is the deadline to apply in Alexandria City?
Real Estate Tax Relief Program for Elderly and Disabled Persons: April 15, 2026; late filing up to April 15 of the following year only for good cause (hospitalization, illness, first-time applicant). Real Estate Tax Deferral (elderly and disabled): April 15, 2026.
Is there an income limit for Alexandria City’s local breaks?
Real Estate Tax Relief Program for Elderly and Disabled Persons: $100,000 household income (relief), $120,000 (deferral only); $430,000 net assets. Real Estate Tax Deferral (elderly and disabled): $120,000 household income.
Do I have to reapply every year in Alexandria City?
Real Estate Tax Relief Program for Elderly and Disabled Persons: Application or annual certification each year by April 15. Real Estate Tax Deferral (elderly and disabled): Each year.
Good to know in Alexandria City
City Hall taxpayer counters are closed during renovation (since January 9, 2026); in-person help by appointment at 100 N Pitt St, Suite 426.
The city also exempts the home of a spouse of a veteran who died in the line of duty (Va. Code § 58.1-3219.9) and one vehicle of a 100% disabled veteran.
Median effective tax rate for Alexandria City: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey, 2020–2024 5-year estimates, county figures as published by Tax Foundation. The rate is property taxes paid divided by home value.