Virginia · Chesapeake City · Local exemptions · Updated Oct 2026

Chesapeake City, VA property tax exemptions (2026)

The property tax breaks that are set or run locally in Chesapeake 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 Chesapeake City

Chesapeake exempts seniors 65+ and totally and permanently disabled owners from 100%, 75%, 50% or 25% of their real estate tax, depending on household income up to $70,000, with a $350,000 net worth limit. Applications are by appointment between January 1 and May 15 each year, and mobile homes qualify.

Apply at
City of Chesapeake Commissioner of the Revenue – Real Estate Tax Relief
Phone
757-382-6455 (option 4)
Local breaks
Real Estate Tax Relief Program (elderly and disabled)
Tax year
FY2027 (limits unchanged since FY2025; confirmed in the city's FY2027 Local Tax Comparisons)

Where to apply in Chesapeake City

City of Chesapeake Commissioner of the Revenue – Real Estate Tax Relief

Phone
757-382-6455 (option 4)
Official exemptions page

Local exemptions in Chesapeake City

Seniors

Real Estate Tax Relief Program (elderly and disabled)

Combined income $0-$25,000: 100% of tax relieved; $25,001-$36,000: 75%; $36,001-$53,000: 50%; $53,001-$70,000: 25%. An exemption: never repaid.

Set by
city
Tax year
FY2027 (limits unchanged since FY2025; confirmed in the city's FY2027 Local Tax Comparisons)
Who qualifies
Owner 65+ on or before June 30 of the application year (spouse may be younger) or permanently and totally disabled (no age minimum); own and live in the home (nursing home/hospital stays allowed if not rented). Prior-calendar-year gross household income of everyone living in the home up to $70,000 (first $10,000 excluded for a certified disabled owner). Owners' net worth up to $350,000, not counting the home and up to 3 acres. Mobile homes qualify.
Income limit
$70,000 combined household income; $350,000 net worth
How to apply
Call 757-382-6455 option 4 for an appointment; bring income and asset records, plus disability certification (VA, Railroad Retirement Board or SSA, or two Virginia doctors' Medical Affidavits) and caregiver/power-of-attorney forms if needed.
Deadline
May 15 each year (appointments January 1 - May 15).
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 Chesapeake City

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

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Chesapeake City median effective rate: 0.78% (taxes paid as a share of home value). Use your own rate if you know it.

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Median effective rate in Chesapeake City: 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 Chesapeake City

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Document checklist for Chesapeake City

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Questions about property tax exemptions in Chesapeake City

What property tax exemptions are there in Chesapeake City?

Chesapeake exempts seniors 65+ and totally and permanently disabled owners from 100%, 75%, 50% or 25% of their real estate tax, depending on household income up to $70,000, with a $350,000 net worth limit. Applications are by appointment between January 1 and May 15 each year, and mobile homes qualify. Local breaks here: Real Estate Tax Relief Program (elderly and disabled).

Where do I apply for a property tax exemption in Chesapeake City?

City of Chesapeake Commissioner of the Revenue – Real Estate Tax Relief Phone: 757-382-6455 (option 4).

When is the deadline to apply in Chesapeake City?

Real Estate Tax Relief Program (elderly and disabled): May 15 each year (appointments January 1 - May 15).

Is there an income limit for Chesapeake City’s local breaks?

Real Estate Tax Relief Program (elderly and disabled): $70,000 combined household income; $350,000 net worth.

Do I have to reapply every year in Chesapeake City?

Real Estate Tax Relief Program (elderly and disabled): Every year.

Good to know in Chesapeake City

  • Relief is applied to the bills due September 30, December 31, March 31 and June 5 of the following fiscal year.

Think your assessed value is too high? See how to appeal in Chesapeake City.

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Last checked: Oct 2026.