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Martinsville City, VA property tax exemptions (2026)

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

Martinsville's 2026 relief for owners 65+ (by January 1) or permanently and totally disabled has very low income bands: 100% up to $12,850, then 75%, 50% and 25% up to $35,980. The bands are adjusted every January by the CPI-W. Net worth must be $65,000 or less, and you apply between January 2 and April 1.

Apply at
City of Martinsville Commissioner of Revenue
Phone
276-403-5336
Local breaks
Real Estate Tax Relief for the Elderly and Disabled
Tax year
2026

Where to apply in Martinsville City

City of Martinsville Commissioner of Revenue

Phone
276-403-5336
Official exemptions page

Local exemptions in Martinsville City

Seniors

Real Estate Tax Relief for the Elderly and Disabled

Total income $0-$12,850: 100% exemption; $12,851-$20,560: 75%; $20,561-$28,270: 50%; $28,271-$35,980: 25%.

Set by
city
Tax year
2026
Who qualifies
65 by January 1 or permanently and totally disabled. Prior-year gross combined income up to $35,980 (resident relatives' income counted after excluding $10,000 each); net worth of owners and spouse up to $65,000 as of Dec. 31, excluding the home and up to 10 acres.
Income limit
$35,980 gross combined income; $65,000 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
January 2 - April 1 each 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 Martinsville City

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

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Martinsville City median effective rate: 0.81% (taxes paid as a share of home value). Use your own rate if you know it.

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Median effective rate in Martinsville 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 Martinsville City

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Document checklist for Martinsville City

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Questions about property tax exemptions in Martinsville City

What property tax exemptions are there in Martinsville City?

Martinsville's 2026 relief for owners 65+ (by January 1) or permanently and totally disabled has very low income bands: 100% up to $12,850, then 75%, 50% and 25% up to $35,980. The bands are adjusted every January by the CPI-W. Net worth must be $65,000 or less, and you apply between January 2 and April 1. Local breaks here: Real Estate Tax Relief for the Elderly and Disabled.

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

City of Martinsville Commissioner of Revenue Phone: 276-403-5336.

When is the deadline to apply in Martinsville City?

Real Estate Tax Relief for the Elderly and Disabled: January 2 - April 1 each year.

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

Real Estate Tax Relief for the Elderly and Disabled: $35,980 gross combined income; $65,000 net worth.

Do I have to reapply every year in Martinsville City?

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

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

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Last checked: Oct 2026.