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Lee County, VA property tax exemptions (2026)

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

Lee County's Elderly and Disabled Tax Relief Program gives a tax credit of up to $200 a year. The limits are gross combined household income of $40,000 or less and financial worth of $125,000 or less. File by May 31, and pay any remaining balance on time or the relief is withdrawn.

Apply at
Lee County Commissioner of the Revenue
Phone
276-346-7722
Local breaks
Elderly and Disabled Tax Relief Program
Tax year
2026

Where to apply in Lee County

Lee County Commissioner of the Revenue

Phone
276-346-7722
Official exemptions page

Local exemptions in Lee County

Seniors

Elderly and Disabled Tax Relief Program

Tax credit up to $200 a year, based on income and net worth.

Set by
county
Tax year
2026
Who qualifies
Head of household 65+ or totally and permanently disabled on June 30 before the tax year; title held on July 1 of the tax year; sole dwelling. Gross combined income of applicant, spouse and everyone in the home up to $40,000; financial worth of everyone in the household up to $125,000, excluding the home and up to one acre.
Income limit
$40,000 household income; $125,000 financial worth
How to apply
Apply to the Commissioner of the Revenue with proof of age or disability and prior-year income and asset records.
Deadline
On or before May 31 of the tax 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 Lee County

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.

Lee County median effective rate: 0.61% (taxes paid as a share of home value). Use your own rate if you know it.

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Median effective rate in Lee 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 Lee County

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

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Document checklist for Lee County

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Exemptions to include

Questions about property tax exemptions in Lee County

What property tax exemptions are there in Lee County?

Lee County's Elderly and Disabled Tax Relief Program gives a tax credit of up to $200 a year. The limits are gross combined household income of $40,000 or less and financial worth of $125,000 or less. File by May 31, and pay any remaining balance on time or the relief is withdrawn. Local breaks here: Elderly and Disabled Tax Relief Program.

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

Lee County Commissioner of the Revenue Phone: 276-346-7722.

When is the deadline to apply in Lee County?

Elderly and Disabled Tax Relief Program: On or before May 31 of the tax year.

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

Elderly and Disabled Tax Relief Program: $40,000 household income; $125,000 financial worth.

Do I have to reapply every year in Lee County?

Elderly and Disabled Tax Relief Program: Every year.

Good to know in Lee County

  • Any remaining tax balance must be paid by the due date or the relief is withdrawn.

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

Sources

Last checked: Oct 2026.