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Gloucester County, VA property tax exemptions (2026)

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

Gloucester County's relief for owners 65+ or totally and permanently disabled is tiered by income for a single eligible owner: 100% of the tax with income up to $20,000, $775 at $20,001-$25,000, and $600 at $25,001-$40,000. Net worth must be $100,000 or less. Certifications are due April 1 and new applications May 1.

Apply at
Gloucester County Commissioner of the Revenue
Phone
804-693-3451
Local breaks
Real Estate Tax Relief for the Elderly and Disabled
Tax year
Brochure dated December 2022 (posted as current in 2026)

Where to apply in Gloucester County

Gloucester County Commissioner of the Revenue

Phone
804-693-3451
Address
6489 Main Street, Suite 137, Gloucester, VA 23061
Official exemptions page

Local exemptions in Gloucester County

Seniors

Real Estate Tax Relief for the Elderly and Disabled

Brochure table for one eligible owner: income $0-$20,000: 100% of tax due; $20,001-$25,000: $775; $25,001-$40,000: $600.

Set by
county
Tax year
Brochure dated December 2022 (posted as current in 2026)
Who qualifies
65 by Dec. 31 of the previous tax year, or totally/permanently disabled at any age (two Virginia doctors' letters, VA, Railroad Retirement or SSA certification; disability proven once). Prior-year combined gross income of applicants and relatives in the home up to $40,000 ($3,000 of each relative's income other than the spouse excluded; $5,000 excluded for permanently disabled applicants). Combined financial worth up to $100,000, excluding the dwelling and up to 10 acres (vehicles counted). Mobile homes qualify even if you do not own the land.
Income limit
$40,000 income; $100,000 net worth
How to apply
Call the Commissioner of the Revenue (804-693-3451, [email protected]) to request an application; file it with your federal return (or proof of income) and December bank statements.
Deadline
April 1 (annual certification/affidavit); May 1 for new applicants; hardship extensions possible.
Renewal
Full affidavit every three years; in the two years between, file a certification that nothing has changed.

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 Gloucester County

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

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Gloucester County median effective rate: 0.56% (taxes paid as a share of home value). Use your own rate if you know it.

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Median effective rate in Gloucester 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 Gloucester County

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Document checklist for Gloucester County

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Questions about property tax exemptions in Gloucester County

What property tax exemptions are there in Gloucester County?

Gloucester County's relief for owners 65+ or totally and permanently disabled is tiered by income for a single eligible owner: 100% of the tax with income up to $20,000, $775 at $20,001-$25,000, and $600 at $25,001-$40,000. Net worth must be $100,000 or less. Certifications are due April 1 and new applications May 1. Local breaks here: Real Estate Tax Relief for the Elderly and Disabled.

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

Gloucester County Commissioner of the Revenue Phone: 804-693-3451 Address: 6489 Main Street, Suite 137, Gloucester, VA 23061.

When is the deadline to apply in Gloucester County?

Real Estate Tax Relief for the Elderly and Disabled: April 1 (annual certification/affidavit); May 1 for new applicants; hardship extensions possible.

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

Real Estate Tax Relief for the Elderly and Disabled: $40,000 income; $100,000 net worth.

Do I have to reapply every year in Gloucester County?

Real Estate Tax Relief for the Elderly and Disabled: Full affidavit every three years; in the two years between, file a certification that nothing has changed.

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

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Last checked: Oct 2026.