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Orange County, VA property tax exemptions (2026)

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

Orange County's tax relief for owners 65+ or permanently and totally disabled requires household income of $50,000 or less and net worth of $150,000 or less (excluding the home and up to 2 acres). Applications are due between January 1 and March 1 each year, and emailed copies are not accepted.

Apply at: Orange County Commissioner of the Revenue
Phone: 540-672-4441
Local breaks: Tax Relief for the Elderly and Handicapped
Tax year: 2026

Where to apply in Orange County

Orange County Commissioner of the Revenue

Phone: 540-672-4441
Address: 112 W. Main St., Orange, VA 22960

Official exemptions page

Local exemptions in Orange County

Seniors

Tax Relief for the Elderly and Handicapped

Real estate tax exemption (amount not stated).

Set by: county
Tax year: 2026
Who qualifies: 65+ on Dec. 31 of the preceding year or permanently and totally disabled (two doctors' affidavit; either spouse if jointly held); sole dwelling. Preceding-year combined income of owners and occupants up to $50,000 (first $7,500 excluded for occupants other than owner/spouse); net worth up to $150,000 excluding the home and up to 2 acres.
Income limit: $50,000 household income; $150,000 net worth
How to apply: Request a form from the Commissioner ([email protected], 540-672-4441) and mail the original (P.O. Box 389, Orange, VA 22960) or drop it off at 112 W. Main St.; emailed copies not accepted.
Deadline: January 1 - March 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.

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 Orange 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 (%)

Orange County median effective rate: 0.59% (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 Orange 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 Orange 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

Leave empty if you'd rather not say.

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 Orange 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 Orange County

What property tax exemptions are there in Orange County?

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

Orange County Commissioner of the Revenue Phone: 540-672-4441 Address: 112 W. Main St., Orange, VA 22960.

When is the deadline to apply in Orange County?

Tax Relief for the Elderly and Handicapped: January 1 - March 1 each year.

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

Tax Relief for the Elderly and Handicapped: $50,000 household income; $150,000 net worth.

Do I have to reapply every year in Orange County?

Tax Relief for the Elderly and Handicapped: Every year.

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

Sources

Orange County – Tax Relief for the Elderly and Handicapped
Orange County – Tax Relief Programs
Median effective tax rate for Orange 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.