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Pittsylvania County, VA property tax exemptions (2026)

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

Pittsylvania County's elderly and disabled relief is capped at $600 a year on the home and up to 1 acre. The limits are household income of $35,000 or less and net worth of $70,000 or less (home excluded). The application is due February 15 each year.

Apply at
Pittsylvania County Commissioner of the Revenue
Phone
434-432-7940
Local breaks
Real Estate Tax Relief for the Elderly and Disabled
Tax year
2026

Where to apply in Pittsylvania County

Pittsylvania County Commissioner of the Revenue

Phone
434-432-7940
Official exemptions page

Local exemptions in Pittsylvania County

Seniors

Real Estate Tax Relief for the Elderly and Disabled

Reduction of real estate tax on the home and up to 1 acre, depending on prior-year income; maximum $600 under county ordinance.

Set by
county
Tax year
2026
Who qualifies
65+ by January 1 of the relief year or permanently and totally disabled (SSA/government letter or 2 doctors); owned the home on January 1. Household income of everyone in the home up to $35,000 (first $4,000 of each non-spouse relative's income excluded unless a caregiver); net worth up to $70,000 excluding the home and 1 acre.
Income limit
$35,000 household income; $70,000 net worth
How to apply
Request (434-432-7940) or download the application and file it with the Commissioner of the Revenue.
Deadline
February 15 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 Pittsylvania County

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.

Pittsylvania County median effective rate: 0.57% (taxes paid as a share of home value). Use your own rate if you know it.

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Median effective rate in Pittsylvania 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 Pittsylvania County

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Document checklist for Pittsylvania 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.

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Exemptions to include

Questions about property tax exemptions in Pittsylvania County

What property tax exemptions are there in Pittsylvania County?

Pittsylvania County's elderly and disabled relief is capped at $600 a year on the home and up to 1 acre. The limits are household income of $35,000 or less and net worth of $70,000 or less (home excluded). The application is due February 15 each year. Local breaks here: Real Estate Tax Relief for the Elderly and Disabled.

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

Pittsylvania County Commissioner of the Revenue Phone: 434-432-7940.

When is the deadline to apply in Pittsylvania County?

Real Estate Tax Relief for the Elderly and Disabled: February 15 each year.

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

Real Estate Tax Relief for the Elderly and Disabled: $35,000 household income; $70,000 net worth.

Do I have to reapply every year in Pittsylvania County?

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

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

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Last checked: Oct 2026.