Senior benefits in Virginia Beach City, Virginia

Senior Services of Southeastern Virginia is the Area Agency on Aging for the City of Virginia Beach. It is the local starting point that connects older adults and caregivers to SSSEVA (PSA 20, Norfolk) provides home-delivered meals and senior-center nutrition, I-Ride transportation, in-home services, caregiver support, Medicare benefits counseling, wellness classes, and ombudsman services for adults 60+ across South Hampton Roads and Western Tidewater. Most services are for adults 60 and older; adults with disabilities may also qualify for some services. Call 1-757-461-9481 to get started.

Estimated service value: $500–$6,000 a year

The Virginia Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) helps income-eligible households in the City of Virginia Beach pay heating and cooling bills, with crisis help for shut-offs and broken equipment. Apply during the program windows through the Virginia Beach Department of Human Services, online at CommonHelp, or by phone at 1-855-635-4370. Cooling Assistance requires a household member who is 60 or older, has a disability, or is a child under 6. Fuel Assistance applications are taken each fall and Cooling Assistance each summer, while funds last.

Estimated bill savings: $300–$1,000 a year

Uninsured and underinsured residents of the City of Virginia Beach can apply for financial assistance (charity care) at Sentara Virginia Beach General Hospital for emergency and medically necessary care. Discounts are based on household size and income compared with the Federal Poverty Level. In-city hospital (Sentara Princess Anne Hospital also in Virginia Beach); both named on the FAP page's covered-facility list. Free care at or below 300% FPL with under $50,000 in assets; 80% discount for uninsured at 300-400% FPL.

Estimated bill savings: about $0 a year

City of Virginia Beach offers real estate tax relief (mixed) for homeowners who are 65 or older or permanently disabled. Total household income must be $87,419 or less, and net worth (not counting the home) must be $350,000 or less. Percentage exemption by income: 100% up to $66,714, then 80%/60%/40%/20% brackets up to $87,419. Separate tax-freeze option for household income up to $114,062, same $350,000 asset cap. Age 65 or permanently and totally disabled on or before June 30, 2026; up to $10,000 of each additional relative's income excluded. First-time applicants by appointment with the Commissioner of the Revenue (757.385.4385, req@vbgov.com), February 1 - June 30, 2026. Apply through the local commissioner of the revenue or assessment office.

Estimated bill savings: $200–$3,000 a year

In this county: Limits shown are City of Virginia Beach's current published figures; relief brackets, filing windows, and exclusions are set by local ordinance and the locality makes the final determination, so this shows as a may-qualify result.

Hampton Roads Transit (HRT) serves the City of Virginia Beach with Fixed-route bus network plus seasonal VB Wave with discounted senior fare (Adult DF Single Trip $1.00 vs $2.00 regular); certified paratransit users ride free, and HRT operates ADA paratransit. Older adults and people with disabilities can use reduced fares or demand-response rides for medical appointments, shopping, and other essential trips. Rides are free or low-cost depending on the service. Call 1-757-222-6100 for schedules, eligibility, or to book a ride.

Estimated service value: $150–$1,500 a year