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New Kent County, VA property tax exemptions (2026)

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

New Kent County's relief for owners 65+ or totally and permanently disabled gives an exemption of up to $1,600 a year. The limits are $35,000 individual income, $50,000 combined income and $150,000 net worth. The 2026 application deadline was May 1.

Apply at: New Kent County Commissioner of the Revenue
Phone: 804-966-9610
Local breaks: Real Estate Tax Relief for the Elderly and Disabled
Tax year: 2026 (eligibility page current; linked application still labeled 2025)

Where to apply in New Kent County

New Kent County Commissioner of the Revenue

Phone: 804-966-9610

Official exemptions page

Local exemptions in New Kent County

Seniors

Real Estate Tax Relief for the Elderly and Disabled

Exemption of up to $1,600 a year, prorated by the share of the property owned.

Set by: county
Tax year: 2026 (eligibility page current; linked application still labeled 2025)
Who qualifies: Head of household with title on January 1, 65+ or totally and permanently disabled by Dec. 31 of the preceding year; sole dwelling (mobile homes included). Owner's individual gross income up to $35,000 and gross combined income (owner and spouse) up to $50,000; exclusions: $10,000 of each non-spouse relative's income, $10,000 for a permanently disabled owner, and all income of a qualifying caretaker. Financial worth up to $150,000, excluding the home and up to 10 acres.
Income limit: $35,000 individual / $50,000 combined income; $150,000 net worth
How to apply: File the annual affidavit/application with the Commissioner of the Revenue (P.O. Box 99, New Kent, VA 23124) with income and net worth documentation; help from the Tax Program Administrator at 804-557-3078.
Form: 2025 Real Estate Tax Relief – Elderly or Permanently Disabled application
Deadline: May 1 (2026 deadline passed).
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.

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 New Kent 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 (%)

New Kent County median effective rate: 0.60% (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 New Kent 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 New Kent 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

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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 New Kent 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 New Kent County

What property tax exemptions are there in New Kent County?

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

New Kent County Commissioner of the Revenue Phone: 804-966-9610.

When is the deadline to apply in New Kent County?

Real Estate Tax Relief for the Elderly and Disabled: May 1 (2026 deadline passed).

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

Real Estate Tax Relief for the Elderly and Disabled: $35,000 individual / $50,000 combined income; $150,000 net worth.

Do I have to reapply every year in New Kent County?

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

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

Sources

New Kent County – Real Estate Tax Relief
New Kent County – Eligibility Requirements
Median effective tax rate for New Kent 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.