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York County, VA property tax exemptions (2026)

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

York County's relief for owners 65+ or permanently disabled has dollar caps. For one eligible owner, income up to $26,100 gets 100% (up to $3,130), $26,101-$37,300 gets 50% (up to $1,560), and $37,301-$59,650 gets 25% (up to $780); two-owner households have higher income bands. Assets must be $220,000 or less. File by April 1, and no later than December 31.

Apply at
York County Commissioner of the Revenue
Phone
757-890-3382
Local breaks
Real Estate Tax Relief for the Elderly and Disabled
Tax year
2026

Where to apply in York County

York County Commissioner of the Revenue

Phone
757-890-3382
Official exemptions page

Local exemptions in York County

Seniors

Real Estate Tax Relief for the Elderly and Disabled

1 eligible owner / 2+ eligible owners: income up to $26,100 / $29,850: 100% (max $3,130); $26,101-$37,300 / $29,851-$42,600: 50% (max $1,560); $37,301-$59,650 / $42,601-$68,200: 25% (max $780). Assistance capped at the eligible percentage of the York County median home price.

Set by
county
Tax year
2026
Who qualifies
65+ or permanently disabled as of Dec. 31 of the preceding year; owners live on the property. One-owner income up to $59,650 ($69,650 if disabled); two owners up to $68,200 ($78,200 if one disabled, $88,200 if both). Assets up to $220,000, excluding the home, furnishings and ten acres.
Income limit
$59,650 (1 owner) / $68,200 (2 owners), higher if disabled; $220,000 assets
How to apply
File with the Commissioner of the Revenue (757-890-3382) with Form 1040 if filed and all SSA, annuity, W-2 and 1099 statements for each household member.
Deadline
Requested by April 1; required by December 31.
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 York 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.

York County median effective rate: 0.63% (taxes paid as a share of home value). Use your own rate if you know it.

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Median effective rate in York 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 York County

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Document checklist for York County

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Questions about property tax exemptions in York County

What property tax exemptions are there in York County?

York County's relief for owners 65+ or permanently disabled has dollar caps. For one eligible owner, income up to $26,100 gets 100% (up to $3,130), $26,101-$37,300 gets 50% (up to $1,560), and $37,301-$59,650 gets 25% (up to $780); two-owner households have higher income bands. Assets must be $220,000 or less. File by April 1, and no later than December 31. Local breaks here: Real Estate Tax Relief for the Elderly and Disabled.

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

York County Commissioner of the Revenue Phone: 757-890-3382.

When is the deadline to apply in York County?

Real Estate Tax Relief for the Elderly and Disabled: Requested by April 1; required by December 31.

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

Real Estate Tax Relief for the Elderly and Disabled: $59,650 (1 owner) / $68,200 (2 owners), higher if disabled; $220,000 assets.

Do I have to reapply every year in York County?

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

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

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Last checked: Oct 2026.