Virginia · Tazewell County · Local exemptions · Updated Oct 2026

Tazewell County, VA property tax exemptions (2026)

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

Tazewell County's real estate tax relief is for elderly owners (the Cooper Center data lists the plan as elderly only). The current limits are $40,000 gross income and $100,000 net worth (excluding the house and one acre), and the exemption is capped at $300 a year. Applications must be received or postmarked by March 1; late ones are not accepted.

Apply at: Tazewell County Commissioner of the Revenue
Phone: 276-385-1235
Local breaks: Tax Relief for Elderly
Tax year: 2026 ('current' limits per Commissioner FAQ)

Where to apply in Tazewell County

Tazewell County Commissioner of the Revenue

Phone: 276-385-1235
Address: 135 Court St., Suite 301, Tazewell, VA 24651

Official exemptions page

Local exemptions in Tazewell County

Seniors

Tax Relief for Elderly

Real estate tax exemption of up to $300 a year.

Set by: county
Tax year: 2026 ('current' limits per Commissioner FAQ)
Who qualifies: Elderly owner holding title (or partial title) on January 1. Gross income of the applicant, spouse and part of resident relatives' income up to $40,000; net worth up to $100,000 excluding the house and one acre. Limits may change each year.
Income limit: $40,000 gross income; $100,000 net worth
How to apply: Get the application at the Commissioner's office (135 Court St., Suite 301, Tazewell; 276-385-1235) or the county website and file it with proof of all income, including Social Security.
Deadline: March 1 each year (received or postmarked); late applications not accepted.
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.

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 Tazewell 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 (%)

Tazewell County median effective rate: 0.61% (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 Tazewell 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 Tazewell County

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

Do you own the home and live in it as your main home?

Your age, or the year you were born

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Are you a veteran?

Do you have a permanent disability?

Are you the surviving spouse of a veteran, service member or first responder?

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 Tazewell 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 Tazewell County

What property tax exemptions are there in Tazewell County?

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

Tazewell County Commissioner of the Revenue Phone: 276-385-1235 Address: 135 Court St., Suite 301, Tazewell, VA 24651.

When is the deadline to apply in Tazewell County?

Tax Relief for Elderly: March 1 each year (received or postmarked); late applications not accepted.

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

Tax Relief for Elderly: $40,000 gross income; $100,000 net worth.

Do I have to reapply every year in Tazewell County?

Tax Relief for Elderly: Every year.

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

Sources

Tazewell County Commissioner of the Revenue – FAQ (Tax relief for the elderly)
Tazewell County Commissioner of the Revenue – Tax Relief
Weldon Cooper Center – Real Property Owner Tax Relief Plans for the Elderly and Disabled
Median effective tax rate for Tazewell 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.