Virginia · Middlesex County · Local exemptions · Updated Oct 2026

Middlesex County, VA property tax exemptions (2026)

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

Middlesex County's 2026 relief for elderly and disabled owners exempts 100% of the tax with annual income under $20,912, stepping down to 20% at $35,386-$40,300, with a maximum exemption of $750 a year. Combined financial worth must be $100,000 or less, and the deadline is April 1.

Apply at: Middlesex County Commissioner of the Revenue
Phone: 804-758-5332
Local breaks: Real Estate Tax Relief for the Elderly and Disabled
Tax year: 2026

Where to apply in Middlesex County

Middlesex County Commissioner of the Revenue

Phone: 804-758-5332
Address: P.O. Box 148, Saluda, VA 23149

Official exemptions page

Local exemptions in Middlesex County

Seniors

Real Estate Tax Relief for the Elderly and Disabled

Annual income under $20,912: 100% exemption; $20,912-$25,735: 80%; $25,736-$30,562: 60%; $30,563-$35,385: 40%; $35,386-$40,300: 20%; $40,301 and above: 0%. Maximum exemption $750 a year.

Set by: county
Tax year: 2026
Who qualifies: 65 by Dec. 31 of the previous tax year, or totally and permanently disabled at any age (two Virginia doctors' letters, VA certification or an SSA letter); homeowner living in the home (mobile homes on rented land qualify). All income of applicants and resident relatives counted except caregivers, with the first $3,000 of a spouse's or relative's income exempt; combined financial worth up to $100,000 excluding the dwelling and 1 acre (vehicles counted).
Income limit: $40,300 income; $100,000 financial worth
How to apply: Call the Commissioner of the Revenue (804-758-5332) to request an application; first-year applicants must be seen in person at the office or at a home visit.
Form: Tax Relief for the Elderly and Disabled (revised 2026) PDF
Deadline: April 1 each year.
Renewal: Annual certification/affidavit by April 1; full re-certification with financial documents every three years.

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 Middlesex County

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

Exemption

Value taken off ($)

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Tax rate (%)

Middlesex County median effective rate: 0.51% (taxes paid as a share of home value). Use your own rate if you know it.

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Median effective rate in Middlesex 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 Middlesex County

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Document checklist for Middlesex 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 Middlesex County

What property tax exemptions are there in Middlesex County?

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

Middlesex County Commissioner of the Revenue Phone: 804-758-5332 Address: P.O. Box 148, Saluda, VA 23149.

When is the deadline to apply in Middlesex County?

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

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

Real Estate Tax Relief for the Elderly and Disabled: $40,300 income; $100,000 financial worth.

Do I have to reapply every year in Middlesex County?

Real Estate Tax Relief for the Elderly and Disabled: Annual certification/affidavit by April 1; full re-certification with financial documents every three years.

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

Sources

Middlesex County – Tax Relief for the Elderly and Disabled (2026 PDF)
Middlesex County – Commissioner of Revenue
Median effective tax rate for Middlesex 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.