Virginia · Lynchburg City · Local exemptions · Updated Oct 2026

Lynchburg City, VA property tax exemptions (2026)

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

Lynchburg's real estate tax relief for owners 65+ or permanently disabled requires yearly income of $50,200 or less and net worth of $100,000 or less (home excluded). Applications come out in June and are due August 1 each year.

Apply at
City of Lynchburg Commissioner of the Revenue
Phone
Not confirmed
Local breaks
Real Estate Tax Relief for the Elderly and Disabled
Tax year
2026

Where to apply in Lynchburg City

City of Lynchburg Commissioner of the Revenue

Official exemptions page

Local exemptions in Lynchburg City

Seniors

Real Estate Tax Relief for the Elderly and Disabled

Real estate tax relief (amount not stated).

Set by
city
Tax year
2026
Who qualifies
Own and live in the home in Lynchburg; 65+ or permanently disabled. Prior-year gross combined income of applicant, spouse, relatives and anyone else in the home up to $50,200 (first $4,000 of each non-spouse relative's income exempt); net worth up to $100,000 excluding the home and up to one acre.
Income limit
$50,200 income; $100,000 net 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
August 1 (applications available in June).
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 Lynchburg City

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.

Lynchburg City median effective rate: 0.81% (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 Lynchburg 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.

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Eligibility finder for Lynchburg City

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 Lynchburg 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.

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Exemptions to include

Questions about property tax exemptions in Lynchburg City

What property tax exemptions are there in Lynchburg City?

Lynchburg's real estate tax relief for owners 65+ or permanently disabled requires yearly income of $50,200 or less and net worth of $100,000 or less (home excluded). Applications come out in June and are due August 1 each year. Local breaks here: Real Estate Tax Relief for the Elderly and Disabled.

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

City of Lynchburg Commissioner of the Revenue.

When is the deadline to apply in Lynchburg City?

Real Estate Tax Relief for the Elderly and Disabled: August 1 (applications available in June).

Is there an income limit for Lynchburg City’s local breaks?

Real Estate Tax Relief for the Elderly and Disabled: $50,200 income; $100,000 net worth.

Do I have to reapply every year in Lynchburg City?

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

Good to know in Lynchburg City

  • Disabled veteran exemption questions: 434-455-3870.

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

Sources

Last checked: Oct 2026.