Virginia · Galax City · Local exemptions · Updated Oct 2026

Galax City, VA property tax exemptions (2026)

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

Galax has a real estate tax exemption for elderly and disabled owners. The 2026 affidavit is due to the Commissioner of the Revenue by May 1, 2026. The city does not publish the income and net worth limits online.

Apply at: City of Galax Commissioner of the Revenue
Phone: 276-236-2528
Local breaks: Real Estate Tax Relief for the Elderly and Disabled
Tax year: 2026

We could not confirm all of Galax 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 Galax City

City of Galax Commissioner of the Revenue

Phone: 276-236-2528
Address: 111 E Grayson Street, Suite 109, Galax, VA 24333

Official exemptions page

Local exemptions in Galax City

Seniors

Real Estate Tax Relief for the Elderly and Disabled

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

Set by: city
Tax year: 2026
Who qualifies: Elderly or disabled owners holding the deed; the affidavit asks for 2025 household income and net worth.
How to apply: File the 2026 Real Estate Tax Exemption Affidavit with the Commissioner of the Revenue, 111 E Grayson Street, Suite 109 (276-236-2528).
Form: 2026 Real Estate Tax Exemption Affidavit (PDF)
Deadline: May 1, 2026.
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 Galax City

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

Exemption

Value taken off ($)

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

Tax rate (%)

Galax City median effective rate: 0.52% (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 Galax 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.

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

Eligibility finder for Galax City

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

Do you own the home and live in it as your main home?

Your age, or the year you were born

Leave empty if you'd rather not say.

Are you a veteran?

Do you have a permanent disability?

Are you the surviving spouse of a veteran, service member or first responder?

Yearly household income ($)

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 Galax City

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.

Questions about property tax exemptions in Galax City

What property tax exemptions are there in Galax City?

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

City of Galax Commissioner of the Revenue Phone: 276-236-2528 Address: 111 E Grayson Street, Suite 109, Galax, VA 24333.

When is the deadline to apply in Galax City?

Real Estate Tax Relief for the Elderly and Disabled: May 1, 2026.

Do I have to reapply every year in Galax City?

Real Estate Tax Relief for the Elderly and Disabled: Every year.

Do Virginia’s statewide exemptions apply in Galax 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 Galax City sets or runs itself.

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

Sources

Galax – Commissioner of Revenue
2026 Real Estate Tax Exemption Affidavit (PDF)
Median effective tax rate for Galax 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.