Virginia · King William County · Local exemptions · Updated Oct 2026

King William County, VA property tax exemptions (2026)

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

King William County's real estate tax relief for elderly and disabled owners allows income up to $55,000 and capital assets up to $125,000 (excluding the home and 5 acres). New applications and recertification affidavits are due between January 1 and March 1.

Apply at: King William County Commissioner of the Revenue
Phone: 804-769-4225
Local breaks: Real Estate Tax Relief for the Elderly and Disabled
Tax year: 2026

Where to apply in King William County

King William County Commissioner of the Revenue

Phone: 804-769-4225

Official exemptions page

Local exemptions in King William County

Seniors

Real Estate Tax Relief for the Elderly and Disabled

Real estate tax relief (amount not stated).

Set by: county
Tax year: 2026
Who qualifies: Elderly or disabled owner; income from all sources up to $55,000; capital assets up to $125,000 excluding the dwelling and 5 acres.
Income limit: $55,000 income; $125,000 capital assets
How to apply: Apply to the Commissioner of the Revenue with proof of age or disability and prior-year income and asset records.
Form: Application for Real Estate Tax Relief (PDF)
Deadline: January 1 - March 1 for the tax year.
Renewal: Recertification affidavit 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 King William County

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 (%)

King William County median effective rate: 0.61% (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 King William 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 King William County

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 King William County

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 King William County

What property tax exemptions are there in King William County?

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

King William County Commissioner of the Revenue Phone: 804-769-4225.

When is the deadline to apply in King William County?

Real Estate Tax Relief for the Elderly and Disabled: January 1 - March 1 for the tax year.

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

Real Estate Tax Relief for the Elderly and Disabled: $55,000 income; $125,000 capital assets.

Do I have to reapply every year in King William County?

Real Estate Tax Relief for the Elderly and Disabled: Recertification affidavit every year.

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

Sources

King William County – Real Estate Tax Relief
Requirements for Real Estate Tax Relief (PDF)
Median effective tax rate for King William County: 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.