Virginia · Poquoson City · Local exemptions · Updated Oct 2026

Poquoson City, VA property tax exemptions (2026)

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

Poquoson residents 65+ and certain disabled owners may get an exemption and/or deferral of real estate tax based on income and assets (home not counted). Applications are due every year by August 1. The city does not publish the dollar limits online.

Apply at
City of Poquoson Commissioner of the Revenue
Phone
Not confirmed
Local breaks
Real Estate Tax Relief (exemption/deferral) for the Elderly and Disabled
Tax year
2026

We could not confirm all of Poquoson City’s local rules yet. Some facts on this page rest on limited sources. Call the office below before you rely on them.

Where to apply in Poquoson City

City of Poquoson Commissioner of the Revenue

Official exemptions page

Local exemptions in Poquoson City

Seniors

Real Estate Tax Relief (exemption/deferral) for the Elderly and Disabled

Exemption and/or deferral of real estate tax (limits not published online).

Set by
city
Tax year
2026
Who qualifies
65+ or certain disabled persons; income and assets (excluding the home) within city limits.
How to apply
Apply to the Commissioner of the Revenue with proof of age or disability and prior-year income and asset records.
Deadline
August 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 Poquoson City

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.

Poquoson City median effective rate: 0.90% (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 Poquoson 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 Poquoson City

Answer a few questions to see which property tax breaks may fit you. Nothing you type here is sent anywhere.

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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 Poquoson City

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 Poquoson City

What property tax exemptions are there in Poquoson City?

Poquoson residents 65+ and certain disabled owners may get an exemption and/or deferral of real estate tax based on income and assets (home not counted). Applications are due every year by August 1. The city does not publish the dollar limits online. Local breaks here: Real Estate Tax Relief (exemption/deferral) for the Elderly and Disabled.

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

City of Poquoson Commissioner of the Revenue.

When is the deadline to apply in Poquoson City?

Real Estate Tax Relief (exemption/deferral) for the Elderly and Disabled: August 1 each year.

Do I have to reapply every year in Poquoson City?

Real Estate Tax Relief (exemption/deferral) for the Elderly and Disabled: Every year.

Do Virginia’s statewide exemptions apply in Poquoson City too?

Yes. The statewide breaks on our Virginia page apply here as well, for example Real Estate Tax Relief for the Elderly and Disabled (local option), Real Estate Tax Deferral for the Elderly and Disabled (local option) and Real Estate Tax Exemption for Disabled Veterans. This page adds what Poquoson City sets or runs itself.

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

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Last checked: Oct 2026.