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Stafford County, VA property tax exemptions (2026)

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

Stafford County's 65+ elderly and disabled relief has low income limits and a dollar cap. Income under $35,000 (with net worth up to $400,000) gets a complete exemption, and income of $35,001-$40,000 (net worth up to $200,000) gets 50%. Relief is capped at $3,500 and covers only the house and one acre.

Apply at: Stafford County Commissioner of the Revenue
Phone: 540-658-4132 (option 2)
Local breaks: 65+ Elderly and Disabled Tax Relief
Tax year: 2026 (limits as posted)

Where to apply in Stafford County

Stafford County Commissioner of the Revenue

Phone: 540-658-4132 (option 2)
Address: 1300 Courthouse Road, 2nd Floor, Stafford, VA 22554 (mail: PO Box 98, Stafford, VA 22555)

Official exemptions page

Local exemptions in Stafford County

Seniors

65+ Elderly and Disabled Tax Relief

Income under $35,000 and net worth up to $400,000: complete (100%) exemption; income $35,001-$40,000 and net worth up to $200,000: partial (50%). Maximum relief $3,500; applies to the house and up to one acre only.

Set by: county
Tax year: 2026 (limits as posted)
Who qualifies: Over 65 or totally disabled as of January 1 of the tax year. Income from all sources of husband and wife plus resident relatives (first $10,000 of each relative's income excluded; $10,000 deduction if totally disabled). Net worth excludes the home and up to 20 acres.
Income limit: $40,000 income; $400,000 net worth (100%) / $200,000 (50%)
How to apply: Contact the Commissioner of the Revenue at 540-658-4132 option 2 to apply.

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 Stafford 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 (%)

Stafford County median effective rate: 0.67% (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 Stafford 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 Stafford County

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

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Your age, or the year you were born

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Are you a veteran?

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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 Stafford 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 Stafford County

What property tax exemptions are there in Stafford County?

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

Stafford County Commissioner of the Revenue Phone: 540-658-4132 (option 2) Address: 1300 Courthouse Road, 2nd Floor, Stafford, VA 22554 (mail: PO Box 98, Stafford, VA 22555).

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

65+ Elderly and Disabled Tax Relief: $40,000 income; $400,000 net worth (100%) / $200,000 (50%)

Do Virginia’s statewide exemptions apply in Stafford County 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 Stafford County sets or runs itself.

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

Sources

Stafford County COR – Tax Relief for the Elderly and Disabled
Code of Virginia § 58.1-3210 (local tax relief for the elderly and disabled)
Median effective tax rate for Stafford 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.