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Wise County, VA property tax exemptions (2026)

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

Wise County's senior and disability real estate tax exemption uses limits of $42,000 household income and $85,000 net worth (after liabilities), according to its renewal affidavit. Applications are due March 1.

Apply at: Wise County Commissioner of the Revenue
Phone: 276-328-3556
Local breaks: Senior/Disability Real Estate Tax Exemption
Tax year: Current forms (undated; affidavit PDF created February 2019)

Where to apply in Wise County

Wise County Commissioner of the Revenue

Phone: 276-328-3556
Address: PO Box 1278, Wise, VA 24293

Official exemptions page

Local exemptions in Wise County

Seniors

Senior/Disability Real Estate Tax Exemption

Real estate tax exemption (amount not stated on the forms).

Set by: county
Tax year: Current forms (undated; affidavit PDF created February 2019)
Who qualifies: Senior or disabled owner; total household income up to $42,000 ($4,000 deduction per relative on the application) and net worth up to $85,000 after liabilities.
Income limit: $42,000 household income; $85,000 net worth
How to apply: File the Tax Assistance Application (or the annual renewal affidavit) with the Commissioner of the Revenue, PO Box 1278, Wise, VA 24293 (276-328-3556, [email protected]). Applicant must hold title or a life estate and live in the home; covers real estate or manufactured homes.
Form: Senior Disability Exemption Application (PDF)
Deadline: March 1 of the tax year.
Renewal: A renewal affidavit every year; a full application showing income and net worth every third year (per the affidavit form).

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 Wise 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 (%)

Wise County median effective rate: 0.59% (taxes paid as a share of home value). Use your own rate if you know it.

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Median effective rate in Wise 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 Wise 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 Wise 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 Wise County

What property tax exemptions are there in Wise County?

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

Wise County Commissioner of the Revenue Phone: 276-328-3556 Address: PO Box 1278, Wise, VA 24293.

When is the deadline to apply in Wise County?

Senior/Disability Real Estate Tax Exemption: March 1 of the tax year.

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

Senior/Disability Real Estate Tax Exemption: $42,000 household income; $85,000 net worth.

Do I have to reapply every year in Wise County?

Senior/Disability Real Estate Tax Exemption: A renewal affidavit every year; a full application showing income and net worth every third year (per the affidavit form).

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

Sources

Wise County – Senior Disability Exemption Affidavit (PDF)
Wise County – Forms & Applications
Median effective tax rate for Wise 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.