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Washington County, VA property tax exemptions (2026)

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

Washington County's 2026 elderly and disabled program is a tax discount of 80%, 60%, 40% or 20% for incomes up to $46,363, with net worth under $100,000. The 2026 application was due March 6, 2026.

Apply at: Washington County Commissioner of the Revenue
Phone: 276-676-6270
Local breaks: Real Estate Tax Exemption of Elderly & Disabled Homeowners
Tax year: 2026

Where to apply in Washington County

Washington County Commissioner of the Revenue

Phone: 276-676-6270

Official exemptions page

Local exemptions in Washington County

Seniors

Real Estate Tax Exemption of Elderly & Disabled Homeowners

2026: income $0-$26,343: 80% discount; $26,344-$31,611: 60%; $31,612-$40,041: 40%; $40,042-$46,363: 20%. Net worth must be under $100,000 at all levels.

Set by: county
Tax year: 2026
Who qualifies: 65+ or disabled (certification of disability on file); principal residence only. Prior-year gross income of applicant, spouse and occupants; net worth as of Dec. 31, 2025 excluding the home and up to one acre.
Income limit: $46,363 income; under $100,000 net worth
How to apply: Return the application to the Commissioner of the Revenue ([email protected], 276-676-6270).
Form: 2026 Real Estate Tax Exemption of Elderly & Disabled Homeowners Application
Deadline: March 6, 2026.
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 Washington 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 (%)

Washington County median effective rate: 0.50% (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 Washington 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 Washington 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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Are you a veteran?

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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 Washington 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 Washington County

What property tax exemptions are there in Washington County?

Washington County's 2026 elderly and disabled program is a tax discount of 80%, 60%, 40% or 20% for incomes up to $46,363, with net worth under $100,000. The 2026 application was due March 6, 2026. Local breaks here: Real Estate Tax Exemption of Elderly & Disabled Homeowners.

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

Washington County Commissioner of the Revenue Phone: 276-676-6270.

When is the deadline to apply in Washington County?

Real Estate Tax Exemption of Elderly & Disabled Homeowners: March 6, 2026.

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

Real Estate Tax Exemption of Elderly & Disabled Homeowners: $46,363 income; under $100,000 net worth.

Do I have to reapply every year in Washington County?

Real Estate Tax Exemption of Elderly & Disabled Homeowners: Every year.

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

Sources

Washington County – Commissioner of the Revenue
2026 Provisions for Exemption (PDF)
Median effective tax rate for Washington 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.