Virginia · Buckingham County · Local exemptions · Updated Oct 2026

Buckingham County, VA property tax exemptions (2026)

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

Buckingham County's program for owners 65+ or disabled is called Tax Stabilization for the Elderly and Disabled. The posted form sets limits of $35,000 household income and $80,000 net worth (excluding the home and up to 10 acres). The Commissioner's calendar lists July 1 as the due date.

Apply at
Buckingham County Commissioner of the Revenue
Phone
434-969-4972 (Real Estate Tax Relief)
Local breaks
Tax Stabilization for the Elderly and Disabled
Tax year
2019 form; due date current

We could not confirm all of Buckingham County’s local rules yet. Some facts on this page rest on limited sources. Call the office below before you rely on them.

Where to apply in Buckingham County

Buckingham County Commissioner of the Revenue

Phone
434-969-4972 (Real Estate Tax Relief)
Address
P.O. Box 138, Buckingham, VA 23921
Official exemptions page

Local exemptions in Buckingham County

Senior freeze or deferral

Tax Stabilization for the Elderly and Disabled

Tax stabilization (freeze) on the real estate tax of the home.

Set by
county
Tax year
2019 form; due date current
Who qualifies
65+ or permanently and totally disabled by Dec. 31 of the preceding year; sole dwelling. Preceding-year combined income of owner, spouse and others in the home up to $35,000; net worth up to $80,000 excluding the home and up to 10 acres (limits from the 2019 form).
Income limit
$35,000 combined income; $80,000 net worth (2019 form)
How to apply
Pick up an application from the Commissioner of the Revenue (Real Estate Tax Relief line 434-969-4972; P.O. Box 138, Buckingham, VA 23921) after January 1 and return it with proof of all income and resources, including the bank statement closest to Dec. 31.
Deadline
July 1 each year (applications accepted January 1 - July 1; listed as July 1 on the Commissioner's current 'Dates to Remember').
Renewal
Apply each year; the form describes an affidavit on a three-year cycle with an annual certification in between.

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 Buckingham County

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

Filled in when the exemption is a fixed dollar amount. You can change it.

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

Enter a value and a tax rateChoose an exemption or type the value it takes off.

Median effective rate in Buckingham 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.

An estimate, not a bill. Nothing you type here is sent anywhere.

Eligibility finder for Buckingham County

Answer a few questions to see which property tax breaks may fit you. Nothing you type here is sent anywhere.

Leave empty if you'd rather not say.

Everyone in the home, before taxes. Optional: used only to compare with income limits.

Do you own and live in the home?Answer the first question to see results.

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 Buckingham 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.

The checklist asks for no personal details and nothing is sent to our server: the files are made on your device.

Exemptions to include

Questions about property tax exemptions in Buckingham County

What property tax exemptions are there in Buckingham County?

Buckingham County's program for owners 65+ or disabled is called Tax Stabilization for the Elderly and Disabled. The posted form sets limits of $35,000 household income and $80,000 net worth (excluding the home and up to 10 acres). The Commissioner's calendar lists July 1 as the due date. Local breaks here: Tax Stabilization for the Elderly and Disabled.

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

Buckingham County Commissioner of the Revenue Phone: 434-969-4972 (Real Estate Tax Relief) Address: P.O. Box 138, Buckingham, VA 23921.

When is the deadline to apply in Buckingham County?

Tax Stabilization for the Elderly and Disabled: July 1 each year (applications accepted January 1 - July 1; listed as July 1 on the Commissioner's current 'Dates to Remember').

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

Tax Stabilization for the Elderly and Disabled: $35,000 combined income; $80,000 net worth (2019 form)

Do I have to reapply every year in Buckingham County?

Tax Stabilization for the Elderly and Disabled: Apply each year; the form describes an affidavit on a three-year cycle with an annual certification in between.

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

Sources

Last checked: Oct 2026.