Virginia · Surry County · Local exemptions · Updated Oct 2026

Surry County, VA property tax exemptions (2026)

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

Surry County gives seniors 65+ and totally disabled owners a deduction of up to $1,500 from real estate taxes on the dwelling and up to 1 acre. The limits are household income up to $55,000 and net worth up to $150,000. The application is due May 1 each year.

Apply at
Surry County Commissioner of the Revenue
Phone
757-294-5271
Local breaks
Real Estate Tax Relief for the Elderly and Disabled
Tax year
2026

Where to apply in Surry County

Surry County Commissioner of the Revenue

Phone
757-294-5271
Official exemptions page

Local exemptions in Surry County

Seniors

Real Estate Tax Relief for the Elderly and Disabled

Deduction of up to $1,500 from real estate taxes on the dwelling and lot (up to 1 acre).

Set by
county
Tax year
2026
Who qualifies
65+ or totally disabled; preceding-year household income of owners and resident relatives up to $55,000; net worth of owners and spouse up to $150,000 excluding the house and one acre.
Income limit
$55,000 household income; $150,000 net worth
How to apply
File the annual Tax Relief Application with the Commissioner of the Revenue (757-294-5271); new applicants must have it notarized. Applicants must be permanent Surry County residents.
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 Surry 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.

Surry County median effective rate: 0.67% (taxes paid as a share of home value). Use your own rate if you know it.

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Median effective rate in Surry 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 Surry County

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Document checklist for Surry County

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Questions about property tax exemptions in Surry County

What property tax exemptions are there in Surry County?

Surry County gives seniors 65+ and totally disabled owners a deduction of up to $1,500 from real estate taxes on the dwelling and up to 1 acre. The limits are household income up to $55,000 and net worth up to $150,000. The application is due May 1 each year. Local breaks here: Real Estate Tax Relief for the Elderly and Disabled.

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

Surry County Commissioner of the Revenue Phone: 757-294-5271.

When is the deadline to apply in Surry County?

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

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

Real Estate Tax Relief for the Elderly and Disabled: $55,000 household income; $150,000 net worth.

Do I have to reapply every year in Surry County?

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

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

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Last checked: Oct 2026.