Virginia · Radford City · Local exemptions · Updated Oct 2026

Radford City, VA property tax exemptions (2026)

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

Radford gives a 100% real estate tax exemption to owners 65+ (on January 1) or permanently and totally disabled with prior-year household income up to $30,000 and assets up to $80,000. Any home value above $200,000 counts toward assets. Apply every year by May 1.

Apply at
City of Radford Commissioner of the Revenue
Phone
Not confirmed
Local breaks
Real Estate Tax Relief for the Elderly and Disabled
Tax year
2026

Where to apply in Radford City

City of Radford Commissioner of the Revenue

Official exemptions page

Local exemptions in Radford City

Seniors

Real Estate Tax Relief for the Elderly and Disabled

100% exemption of real estate tax on the home.

Set by
city
Tax year
2026
Who qualifies
65 on January 1 of the application year, or permanently and totally disabled (2 certificates: physician statement and SSA Certificate of Disability). Prior-year income of applicant, spouse and everyone in the home up to $30,000 (first $7,500 of a disabled person's income and first $6,500 of each other resident except the spouse excluded). Assets up to $80,000; home value above $200,000 counts as an asset.
Income limit
$30,000 household income; $80,000 assets
How to apply
File the form with the Commissioner of the Revenue, bringing year-end Social Security forms, bank statements and other income/asset paperwork.
Deadline
May 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 Radford 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.

Radford City median effective rate: 0.70% (taxes paid as a share of home value). Use your own rate if you know it.

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Median effective rate in Radford 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 Radford City

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Document checklist for Radford City

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Questions about property tax exemptions in Radford City

What property tax exemptions are there in Radford City?

Radford gives a 100% real estate tax exemption to owners 65+ (on January 1) or permanently and totally disabled with prior-year household income up to $30,000 and assets up to $80,000. Any home value above $200,000 counts toward assets. Apply every year by May 1. Local breaks here: Real Estate Tax Relief for the Elderly and Disabled.

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

City of Radford Commissioner of the Revenue.

When is the deadline to apply in Radford City?

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

Is there an income limit for Radford City’s local breaks?

Real Estate Tax Relief for the Elderly and Disabled: $30,000 household income; $80,000 assets.

Do I have to reapply every year in Radford City?

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

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

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Last checked: Oct 2026.