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Henry County, VA property tax exemptions (2026)

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

Henry County's relief for owners 65+ or totally and permanently disabled is 80%, 50% or 20% of the tax depending on household income (up to $40,000), but it is capped at $500 a year. Net worth must be $50,000 or less, and applications are due May 1.

Apply at
Henry County Commissioner of the Revenue
Phone
276-634-4691
Local breaks
Real Estate Tax Relief for the Elderly and Disabled
Tax year
2026

Where to apply in Henry County

Henry County Commissioner of the Revenue

Phone
276-634-4691
Official exemptions page

Local exemptions in Henry County

Seniors

Real Estate Tax Relief for the Elderly and Disabled

Household income $0-$20,000: 80% exemption; $20,001-$30,000: 50%; $30,001-$40,000: 20%; over $40,000: none. Maximum relief $500 a year.

Set by
county
Tax year
2026
Who qualifies
65+ or totally and permanently disabled as of January 1; gross household income from all sources up to $40,000; net financial worth up to $50,000.
Income limit
$40,000 household income; $50,000 net worth
How to apply
Reapply each year with SSA/SSI 1099s and other proof of income for everyone in the household; first-time under-65 applicants add disability paperwork.
Deadline
May 1 of the assessing year.
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.

All Virginia property tax exemptions

By group in Virginia: Seniors · Veterans · Disability · Surviving spouses

Savings estimate for Henry County

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

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Henry County median effective rate: 0.48% (taxes paid as a share of home value). Use your own rate if you know it.

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Median effective rate in Henry 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 Henry County

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Document checklist for Henry County

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Exemptions to include

Questions about property tax exemptions in Henry County

What property tax exemptions are there in Henry County?

Henry County's relief for owners 65+ or totally and permanently disabled is 80%, 50% or 20% of the tax depending on household income (up to $40,000), but it is capped at $500 a year. Net worth must be $50,000 or less, and applications are due May 1. Local breaks here: Real Estate Tax Relief for the Elderly and Disabled.

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

Henry County Commissioner of the Revenue Phone: 276-634-4691.

When is the deadline to apply in Henry County?

Real Estate Tax Relief for the Elderly and Disabled: May 1 of the assessing year.

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

Real Estate Tax Relief for the Elderly and Disabled: $40,000 household income; $50,000 net worth.

Do I have to reapply every year in Henry County?

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

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

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Last checked: Oct 2026.