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Chesterfield County, VA property tax exemptions (2026)

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

Chesterfield County's relief for seniors 65+ and people who are totally and permanently disabled uses a three-step scale: 100% relief with 2025 income up to $39,600, 60% up to $49,100 and 35% up to $65,400, with a $514,000 net worth limit. Relief covers the home and up to 10 acres, and mobile homes qualify.

Apply at
Chesterfield County Commissioner of the Revenue
Phone
804-748-1281
Local breaks
Real Estate and Mobile Home Tax Relief for Senior Adults or Disabled
Tax year
2026

Where to apply in Chesterfield County

Chesterfield County Commissioner of the Revenue

Phone
804-748-1281
Address
9901 Lori Road, Building 38, Room 165, Chesterfield, VA 23832 (mail: P.O. Box 124)
Official exemptions page

Local exemptions in Chesterfield County

Seniors

Real Estate and Mobile Home Tax Relief for Senior Adults or Disabled

Gross income $0-$39,600: 100% relief; $39,601-$49,100: 60%; $49,101-$65,400: 35%. Applies to the home and up to 10 acres.

Set by
county
Tax year
2026
Who qualifies
Own and occupy the home as sole dwelling; age 65+ or totally and permanently disabled as of Dec. 31, 2025 (either spouse if jointly owned). Combined 2025 income of all resident relatives $65,400 or less ($10,000 deduction for each relative other than spouse/co-owner). Net worth $514,000 or less as of Dec. 31, 2025 ($484,000 if jointly owned with non-qualifying owners), excluding the home.
Income limit
$65,400 combined income (2025); $514,000 net worth
How to apply
Apply in the Citizen Portal (chesterfield.gov/taxrelief) or mail/bring the 2026 application with 2025 federal return, income and Dec. 2025 asset statements, and a driver's license or DMV ID; disability proof (SSA, VA or Railroad Retirement Board, or two Virginia physicians' affidavits) for first-time disabled applicants.
Deadline
Application must be completed and approved by December 1, 2026 (annual certification) and no later than December 31, 2026.
Renewal
Full application every 3 years, with a certification in each of the two years 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 Chesterfield County

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

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Chesterfield County median effective rate: 0.75% (taxes paid as a share of home value). Use your own rate if you know it.

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Median effective rate in Chesterfield 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 Chesterfield County

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Document checklist for Chesterfield County

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Questions about property tax exemptions in Chesterfield County

What property tax exemptions are there in Chesterfield County?

Chesterfield County's relief for seniors 65+ and people who are totally and permanently disabled uses a three-step scale: 100% relief with 2025 income up to $39,600, 60% up to $49,100 and 35% up to $65,400, with a $514,000 net worth limit. Relief covers the home and up to 10 acres, and mobile homes qualify. Local breaks here: Real Estate and Mobile Home Tax Relief for Senior Adults or Disabled.

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

Chesterfield County Commissioner of the Revenue Phone: 804-748-1281 Address: 9901 Lori Road, Building 38, Room 165, Chesterfield, VA 23832 (mail: P.O. Box 124).

When is the deadline to apply in Chesterfield County?

Real Estate and Mobile Home Tax Relief for Senior Adults or Disabled: Application must be completed and approved by December 1, 2026 (annual certification) and no later than December 31, 2026.

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

Real Estate and Mobile Home Tax Relief for Senior Adults or Disabled: $65,400 combined income (2025); $514,000 net worth.

Do I have to reapply every year in Chesterfield County?

Real Estate and Mobile Home Tax Relief for Senior Adults or Disabled: Full application every 3 years, with a certification in each of the two years between.

Good to know in Chesterfield County

  • The Commissioner of the Revenue also takes applications for the statewide 100% disabled veteran and surviving-spouse exemptions (no yearly reapplication for veterans).
  • Email: [email protected].

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

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Last checked: Oct 2026.