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Danville City, VA property tax exemptions (2026)

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

Danville's real estate and mobile home tax relief for owners 65+ or permanently and totally disabled (as of June 30) has low limits. Combined income can be up to $45,000, or $52,500 for disabled applicants, and financial worth up to $50,000. Applications are taken at the Senior Citizen Center in July, August and September.

Apply at: City of Danville Commissioner of Revenue – Real Estate Division (Tax Relief Official)
Phone: 434-799-5120
Local breaks: Property Tax Relief for the Elderly or Totally Disabled
Tax year: 2026

Where to apply in Danville City

City of Danville Commissioner of Revenue – Real Estate Division (Tax Relief Official)

Phone: 434-799-5120

Official exemptions page

Local exemptions in Danville City

Seniors

Property Tax Relief for the Elderly or Totally Disabled

Real estate and mobile home tax exemption (amount not stated).

Set by: city
Tax year: 2026
Who qualifies: Title held by June 30 of the preceding tax year; sole dwelling (extended hospital/nursing home stays allowed if not rented); 65+ or permanently and totally disabled as of June 30 of the preceding tax year. Combined income of owner and all residents up to $45,000 ($52,500 if permanently and totally disabled); first $4,000 of each non-spouse relative's income excluded, plus an extra $7,500 for a disabled owner. Financial worth of owners and spouses up to $50,000 as of Dec. 31, excluding the home, up to one acre and furnishings.
Income limit: $45,000 combined income ($52,500 disabled); $50,000 financial worth
How to apply: File annually with the City's Tax Relief Official; applications and help at the Senior Citizen Center, 760 W Main Street, Ballou Park.
Deadline: Apply during July, August and September (call the Senior Citizen Center, 434-799-5216).
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 Danville City

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 (%)

Danville City median effective rate: 0.62% (taxes paid as a share of home value). Use your own rate if you know it.

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Median effective rate in Danville 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 Danville City

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Document checklist for Danville City

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Questions about property tax exemptions in Danville City

What property tax exemptions are there in Danville City?

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

City of Danville Commissioner of Revenue – Real Estate Division (Tax Relief Official) Phone: 434-799-5120.

When is the deadline to apply in Danville City?

Property Tax Relief for the Elderly or Totally Disabled: Apply during July, August and September (call the Senior Citizen Center, 434-799-5216).

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

Property Tax Relief for the Elderly or Totally Disabled: $45,000 combined income ($52,500 disabled); $50,000 financial worth.

Do I have to reapply every year in Danville City?

Property Tax Relief for the Elderly or Totally Disabled: Every year.

Good to know in Danville City

Danville also lists a real estate tax deferral option for the elderly; ask the Real Estate Division.

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

Sources

Danville – Elderly or Disabled Tax Relief
Danville – Elderly Relief or Real Estate Tax Deferral
Median effective tax rate for Danville City: 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.