How to apply for Real Estate Tax Relief for the Elderly & Disabled — Richmond in Virginia
Richmond County Commissioner of the Revenue / assessment office
Who it's for
Richmond County offers real estate tax relief (exemption) for homeowners who are 65 or older or permanently disabled. Total household income must be $27,000 or less (the first $4,000 of income of each person living in the home other than a spouse is not counted), and net worth (not counting the home) must be $100,000 or less. Net combined financial worth of owner and spouse may not exceed $100,000 (house plus one acre excluded). Age 65 or permanently/totally disabled by Dec 31. Applications filed Feb 1 - May 1 each year. Apply through the local commissioner of the revenue or assessment office.
Limits shown are Richmond County'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. The $27,000 income limit lets the first $4,000 of income of each non-spouse occupant be excluded, so a household slightly over $27,000 may still qualify. Property with delinquent taxes unpaid as of August 1 cannot be approved.
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Discover my benefitsWhat you'll need
- Proof of age, or for applicants under 65, disability certification from the VA, Railroad Retirement Board, Social Security, or a sworn affidavit by two medical doctors
- Income documentation for all household members
- Statement of assets/net worth (excluding the home)
- Proof the home is the primary residence in Richmond County
Where to apply
Apply online: official application
By phone: 1-804-333-3722
What to say when you call
"Hello, I'm calling to ask about Real Estate Tax Relief for the Elderly & Disabled — Richmond. I'd like to know whether I may qualify, what documents I need, and whether I can apply online, by mail, by phone, or in person. I understand I may need proof of age, or for applicants under 65, disability certification from the VA, Railroad Retirement Board, Social Security, or a sworn affidavit by two medical doctors, income documentation for all household members, statement of assets/net worth (excluding the home) — is anything else required? What is the best next step?"
Tip: have a pen ready, ask for the person's name, and write down any case or reference number they give you.
Renewals
annual
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