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Scott County, VA property tax exemptions (2026)

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

Scott County's Real Estate Tax Exemption Ordinance (No. 2023-01, adopted May 3, 2023) exempts the first $250 of the real estate tax bill for qualifying owners 65+ or permanently and totally disabled. The limits are gross combined income up to $40,000 and financial worth up to $100,000 (excluding the home and one acre). File between February 1 and May 1; the posted application form still prints older, lower limits.

Apply at
Scott County Commissioner of Revenue
Phone
276-386-7692
Local breaks
Real Estate Tax Relief for the Elderly and Disabled
Tax year
2023 ordinance (current as posted)

Where to apply in Scott County

Scott County Commissioner of Revenue

Phone
276-386-7692
Address
190 Beech Street, Suite 206, Gate City, VA 24251
Official exemptions page

Local exemptions in Scott County

Seniors

Real Estate Tax Relief for the Elderly and Disabled

Exemption of the first $250 of the real estate tax bill.

Set by
county
Tax year
2023 ordinance (current as posted)
Who qualifies
Head of household with title on January 1, 65+ or permanently and totally disabled on Dec. 31 of the prior year; sole dwelling. Gross combined income of owners, spouse and resident relatives up to $40,000 (first $1,500 of each non-spouse relative's income excluded; income of relatives providing bona fide caregiving excluded); financial worth up to $100,000 excluding the home and up to one acre. County taxes on the property must be current (Ordinance 2023-01).
Income limit
$40,000 gross combined income; $100,000 financial worth
How to apply
File the annual affidavit with the Commissioner of the Revenue (190 Beech Street, Suite 206, Gate City; 276-386-7692) with proof of age or disability (SSA, VA or Railroad Retirement certification, or two doctors' sworn affidavits) and prior-year income and asset records.
Deadline
Between February 1 and May 1 of the tax year; first-time applicants the Commissioner treats as hardship cases may file until December 5.
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 Scott County

Roughly what an exemption could save you a year: the value it takes off, times your tax rate.

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Scott County median effective rate: 0.68% (taxes paid as a share of home value). Use your own rate if you know it.

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Median effective rate in Scott 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 Scott County

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Document checklist for Scott County

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Exemptions to include

Questions about property tax exemptions in Scott County

What property tax exemptions are there in Scott County?

Scott County's Real Estate Tax Exemption Ordinance (No. 2023-01, adopted May 3, 2023) exempts the first $250 of the real estate tax bill for qualifying owners 65+ or permanently and totally disabled. The limits are gross combined income up to $40,000 and financial worth up to $100,000 (excluding the home and one acre). File between February 1 and May 1; the posted application form still prints older, lower limits. Local breaks here: Real Estate Tax Relief for the Elderly and Disabled.

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

Scott County Commissioner of Revenue Phone: 276-386-7692 Address: 190 Beech Street, Suite 206, Gate City, VA 24251.

When is the deadline to apply in Scott County?

Real Estate Tax Relief for the Elderly and Disabled: Between February 1 and May 1 of the tax year; first-time applicants the Commissioner treats as hardship cases may file until December 5.

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

Real Estate Tax Relief for the Elderly and Disabled: $40,000 gross combined income; $100,000 financial worth.

Do I have to reapply every year in Scott County?

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

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

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Last checked: Oct 2026.