Virginia · Bland County · Local exemptions · Updated Oct 2026

Bland County, VA property tax exemptions (2026)

The property tax breaks that are set or run locally in Bland County, on top of Virginia’s statewide rules: what each is worth here, who qualifies, where to apply and the deadline.

What is different in Bland County

Bland County's Age & Disabled Credit exempts up to $200 a year of real estate tax on the home and one acre for owners 65+ or permanently and totally disabled. The limits are gross combined income of $35,000 and net worth of $85,000 (excluding the home and one acre). File the affidavit between February 1 and April 30 each year.

Apply at: Bland County Commissioner of the Revenue
Phone: 276-688-4291
Local breaks: Age & Disabled Credit (Real Estate Tax Exemption, County Code §§ 50-76 to 50-79)
Tax year: 2026 (requirements sheet dated June 12, 2026)

Where to apply in Bland County

Bland County Commissioner of the Revenue

Phone: 276-688-4291
Address: P.O. Box 130, Bland, VA 24315 (office: 612 Main Street, Suite 100)

Official exemptions page

Local exemptions in Bland County

Seniors

Age & Disabled Credit (Real Estate Tax Exemption, County Code §§ 50-76 to 50-79)

Exemption of real estate tax on the dwelling and one acre, not to exceed $200 a year.

Set by: county
Tax year: 2026 (requirements sheet dated June 12, 2026)
Who qualifies: Owner with title on January 1 who is 65+ on Dec. 31 of the prior year or permanently and totally disabled. Prior-year gross combined income of owners and resident relatives up to $35,000 (first $5,000 of each non-spouse relative's income excluded); net worth of owners and relatives up to $85,000, excluding the home and up to one acre.
Income limit: $35,000 gross combined income; $85,000 net worth
How to apply: Complete the Real Estate Tax Exemption Affidavit and file it with the Commissioner of the Revenue (P.O. Box 130, Bland, VA 24315; 276-688-4291).
Form: Real Estate Tax Exemption Affidavit (Age/Disabled Credit) (PDF)
Deadline: February 1 - April 30 each year.
Renewal: Every year.

Source: official page

State exemptions that also apply here

These breaks come from Virginia law. Their full rules, forms and deadlines are on the Virginia page.

Real Estate Tax Relief for the Elderly and Disabled (local option)Set by each locality (only where the local government offers it)
Real Estate Tax Deferral for the Elderly and Disabled (local option)(only where the local government offers it)
Real Estate Tax Exemption for Disabled VeteransFull exemption
Exemption for Surviving Spouses of Armed Forces Members Who Died in the Line of DutyFull exemption
Exemption for Surviving Spouses of First Responders Killed in the Line of Duty (local option)Full exemption (only where the local government offers it)

All Virginia property tax exemptions

By group in Virginia: Seniors · Veterans · Disability · Surviving spouses

Savings estimate for Bland County

Roughly what an exemption could save you a year: the value it takes off, times your tax rate.

Exemption

Value taken off ($)

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Tax rate (%)

Bland County median effective rate: 0.55% (taxes paid as a share of home value). Use your own rate if you know it.

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Median effective rate in Bland County: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey, 2020–2024 5-year estimates, county figures as published by Tax Foundation. It is a county-wide middle value; rates differ by town and school district.

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Eligibility finder for Bland County

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A first check, not a decision: only your county, city or town assessor decides. We read ages, ratings and income limits only where the official rule states them plainly; otherwise we show the rule for you to check.

Document checklist for Bland County

Pick the breaks you plan to apply for. You get a checklist of forms, documents, steps and deadlines to print or keep on your phone.

Questions about property tax exemptions in Bland County

What property tax exemptions are there in Bland County?

Where do I apply for a property tax exemption in Bland County?

Bland County Commissioner of the Revenue Phone: 276-688-4291 Address: P.O. Box 130, Bland, VA 24315 (office: 612 Main Street, Suite 100).

When is the deadline to apply in Bland County?

Age & Disabled Credit (Real Estate Tax Exemption, County Code §§ 50-76 to 50-79): February 1 - April 30 each year.

Is there an income limit for Bland County’s local breaks?

Age & Disabled Credit (Real Estate Tax Exemption, County Code §§ 50-76 to 50-79): $35,000 gross combined income; $85,000 net worth.

Do I have to reapply every year in Bland County?

Age & Disabled Credit (Real Estate Tax Exemption, County Code §§ 50-76 to 50-79): Every year.

Think your assessed value is too high? See how to appeal in Bland County.

Sources

Bland County – Requirements for Age & Disabled Credit (PDF, 2026)
Bland County – Real Estate Tax Exemption Affidavit (PDF)
Bland County – Commissioner of the Revenue
Median effective tax rate for Bland County: 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.

Last checked: Oct 2026.