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Virginia Beach City, VA property tax exemptions (2026)
The property tax breaks that are set or run locally in Virginia Beach 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 Virginia Beach City
Virginia Beach offers seniors 65+ and totally and permanently disabled owners a choice: a percentage exemption (100% down to 20%) with household income up to $87,419, or a tax freeze with income up to $114,062, both with a $350,000 asset limit. First-time applicants must book an appointment between February 1 and June 30 for the tax year that starts July 1, 2026.
Apply at
City of Virginia Beach Commissioner of the Revenue – Taxpayer Assistance
Phone
757-385-4385
Local breaks
Real Estate Tax Exemption for Senior or Disabled Citizens, Real Estate Tax Freeze for Senior or Disabled Citizens, Real Estate Tax Relief for Surviving Spouses (armed forces killed in action / died in line of duty; first responders)
Tax year
FY2026, FY2027 (tax year beginning July 1, 2026)
Where to apply in Virginia Beach City
City of Virginia Beach Commissioner of the Revenue – Taxpayer Assistance
Own and live in the Virginia Beach home (or a convalescent home); 65+ or permanently and totally disabled (no age requirement) on or before June 30, 2026. Total assets $350,000 or less, not counting the home and up to 10 acres. Income exclusions: up to $10,000 of a disabled applicant's income, government disability payments, and up to $10,000 of each resident relative's income.
Income limit
$87,419 household income; $350,000 assets
How to apply
First-time applicants make an appointment with the Commissioner of the Revenue (757-385-4385, [email protected]) and apply in person at Municipal Center, Building 1.
Real Estate Tax Relief for Surviving Spouses (armed forces killed in action / died in line of duty; first responders)
Exempts the home's assessed value up to the city's FY26 average single-family assessment of $513,400.
Set by
state program, local amount
Tax year
FY2026
Who qualifies
Unremarried surviving spouse who lives in the home as primary residence: of an armed forces member killed in action (from FY16), of certain first responders who died in the line of duty (from FY18), or of an armed forces member who died in the line of duty (from FY26).
How to apply
Apply to the Commissioner of the Revenue ([email protected], 757-385-4385 option 1).
Roughly what an exemption could save you a year: the value it takes off, times your tax rate.
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Questions about property tax exemptions in Virginia Beach City
What property tax exemptions are there in Virginia Beach City?
Virginia Beach offers seniors 65+ and totally and permanently disabled owners a choice: a percentage exemption (100% down to 20%) with household income up to $87,419, or a tax freeze with income up to $114,062, both with a $350,000 asset limit. First-time applicants must book an appointment between February 1 and June 30 for the tax year that starts July 1, 2026. Local breaks here: Real Estate Tax Exemption for Senior or Disabled Citizens; Real Estate Tax Freeze for Senior or Disabled Citizens; Real Estate Tax Relief for Surviving Spouses (armed forces killed in action / died in line of duty; first responders).
Where do I apply for a property tax exemption in Virginia Beach City?
City of Virginia Beach Commissioner of the Revenue – Taxpayer Assistance Phone: 757-385-4385 Address: Municipal Center, Building 1 (City Hall), 2401 Courthouse Drive, Virginia Beach, VA 23456.
When is the deadline to apply in Virginia Beach City?
Real Estate Tax Exemption for Senior or Disabled Citizens: Appointments February 1 - June 30, 2026. Real Estate Tax Freeze for Senior or Disabled Citizens: Appointments February 1 - June 30, 2026. Real Estate Tax Relief for Surviving Spouses (armed forces killed in action / died in line of duty; first responders): not confirmed; ask the office.
Is there an income limit for Virginia Beach City’s local breaks?
Real Estate Tax Exemption for Senior or Disabled Citizens: $87,419 household income; $350,000 assets. Real Estate Tax Freeze for Senior or Disabled Citizens: $114,062 household income; $350,000 assets. Real Estate Tax Relief for Surviving Spouses (armed forces killed in action / died in line of duty; first responders): no income limit listed.
Do I have to reapply every year in Virginia Beach City?
Real Estate Tax Exemption for Senior or Disabled Citizens: Reapply each year. Real Estate Tax Freeze for Senior or Disabled Citizens: Every year. Real Estate Tax Relief for Surviving Spouses (armed forces killed in action / died in line of duty; first responders): not confirmed.
Good to know in Virginia Beach City
Vehicle tax relief for seniors/disabled (one vehicle, rate cut to $0.000001 per $100) requires income of $29,500 or less and assets of $70,000 or less.
The 100% disabled veteran exemption is handled by the Commissioner's veteran services line ([email protected]).
Median effective tax rate for Virginia Beach City: 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.