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Franklin City, VA property tax exemptions (2026)

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

The City of Franklin's Commissioner of the Revenue takes applications for real estate tax relief for the elderly and disabled; the Commissioner's due-date list gives August 1 for elderly tax relief. The city does not publish the income and net worth limits online, so call the Commissioner for current rules.

Apply at
City of Franklin Commissioner of the Revenue
Phone
757-562-8548
Local breaks
Real Estate Tax Relief for the Elderly and Disabled
Tax year
2026

We could not confirm all of Franklin City’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 Franklin City

City of Franklin Commissioner of the Revenue

Phone
757-562-8548
Address
207 W 2nd Avenue, Franklin, VA 23851
Official exemptions page

Local exemptions in Franklin City

Seniors

Real Estate Tax Relief for the Elderly and Disabled

Real estate tax exemption or reduction (limits and amount not published online).

Set by
city
Tax year
2026
Who qualifies
Owners 65+ or permanently disabled who meet the city's income and net worth limits; contact the Commissioner of the Revenue for current figures.
How to apply
Apply to the Commissioner of the Revenue, 207 W 2nd Avenue (757-562-8548).
Deadline
August 1 (Commissioner's due-date list).

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 Franklin City

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.

Franklin City median effective rate: 0.81% (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 Franklin 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 Franklin City

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

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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 Franklin City

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Questions about property tax exemptions in Franklin City

What property tax exemptions are there in Franklin City?

The City of Franklin's Commissioner of the Revenue takes applications for real estate tax relief for the elderly and disabled; the Commissioner's due-date list gives August 1 for elderly tax relief. The city does not publish the income and net worth limits online, so call the Commissioner for current rules. Local breaks here: Real Estate Tax Relief for the Elderly and Disabled.

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

City of Franklin Commissioner of the Revenue Phone: 757-562-8548 Address: 207 W 2nd Avenue, Franklin, VA 23851.

When is the deadline to apply in Franklin City?

Real Estate Tax Relief for the Elderly and Disabled: August 1 (Commissioner's due-date list).

Do Virginia’s statewide exemptions apply in Franklin City too?

Yes. The statewide breaks on our Virginia page apply here as well, for example Real Estate Tax Relief for the Elderly and Disabled (local option), Real Estate Tax Deferral for the Elderly and Disabled (local option) and Real Estate Tax Exemption for Disabled Veterans. This page adds what Franklin City sets or runs itself.

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

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Last checked: Oct 2026.