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Buchanan County, VA property tax exemptions (2026)

The property tax breaks that are set or run locally in Buchanan 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 Buchanan County

Buchanan County's relief for owners 65+ or totally and permanently disabled is small: under the county code, the exemption is capped at $125 a year on the home and one acre. The limits are $25,000 combined income and $50,000 net worth. Apply March 1 to May 1 each year, and all local taxes must be current.

Apply at
Buchanan County Commissioner of the Revenue
Phone
276-935-6542
Local breaks
Real Estate Tax Relief for Certain Elderly and Disabled Persons
Tax year
2026

Where to apply in Buchanan County

Buchanan County Commissioner of the Revenue

Phone
276-935-6542
Address
Government Center, 4447 Slate Creek Rd, Grundy, VA 24614 (mail: PO Box 1042)
Official exemptions page

Local exemptions in Buchanan County

Seniors

Real Estate Tax Relief for Certain Elderly and Disabled Persons

Real estate tax exemption on the dwelling and one acre, not more than $125 a year (Buchanan County Code ch. 88, art. IX, § 88-54).

Set by
county
Tax year
2026
Who qualifies
65+ by Dec. 31 of the preceding year or totally and permanently disabled (RRB, SSA, VA certification or 2 doctors' sworn affidavit); title held on January 1. Preceding-year gross combined income up to $25,000 (first $5,000 of a resident relative's income excluded); net worth of owners and spouse up to $50,000 excluding the home and one acre. All local taxes must be paid up.
Income limit
$25,000 combined income; $50,000 net worth
How to apply
File the annual affidavit with the Commissioner of the Revenue (276-935-6542) with income, net worth and age/disability documents.
Deadline
March 1 - May 1 (supporting documents may be extended to June 1).
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.

All Virginia property tax exemptions

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

Savings estimate for Buchanan County

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

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Buchanan County median effective rate: 0.48% (taxes paid as a share of home value). Use your own rate if you know it.

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Median effective rate in Buchanan 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 Buchanan County

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Document checklist for Buchanan County

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Questions about property tax exemptions in Buchanan County

What property tax exemptions are there in Buchanan County?

Buchanan County's relief for owners 65+ or totally and permanently disabled is small: under the county code, the exemption is capped at $125 a year on the home and one acre. The limits are $25,000 combined income and $50,000 net worth. Apply March 1 to May 1 each year, and all local taxes must be current. Local breaks here: Real Estate Tax Relief for Certain Elderly and Disabled Persons.

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

Buchanan County Commissioner of the Revenue Phone: 276-935-6542 Address: Government Center, 4447 Slate Creek Rd, Grundy, VA 24614 (mail: PO Box 1042).

When is the deadline to apply in Buchanan County?

Real Estate Tax Relief for Certain Elderly and Disabled Persons: March 1 - May 1 (supporting documents may be extended to June 1).

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

Real Estate Tax Relief for Certain Elderly and Disabled Persons: $25,000 combined income; $50,000 net worth.

Do I have to reapply every year in Buchanan County?

Real Estate Tax Relief for Certain Elderly and Disabled Persons: Every year.

Good to know in Buchanan County

  • A separate elderly/disabled vehicle relief is capped at $50 a year for one vehicle.

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

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Last checked: Oct 2026.