VA · No general homestead exemption

Virginia homestead exemption

Virginia has no general homestead property tax exemption for all homeowners.

Main exemption: No general exemption
Filing deadline: Not in our data
Own and live there by: Not in our data
Renewal: Not in our data
Where to file: Local commissioner of the revenue or assessor

Virginia has no general homestead property tax exemption for all homeowners. State law fully exempts the home of a veteran rated 100% permanently and totally disabled from a service-connected disability, and lets each county or city set its own tax relief for owners 65+ or permanently disabled. Apply with your local commissioner of the revenue or assessor.

Last verified November 4, 2026 · Sources

How much the Virginia exemption is worth

Virginia has no general homestead exemption for all homeowners. The relief that does exist is described below.

Who qualifies

Local senior relief: owners at least 65, or permanently and totally disabled if the ordinance allows, who own and occupy the home as their sole dwelling.
Disabled veteran exemption: veterans rated 100% service-connected, permanent and total disability by the VA who live in the home as their principal residence.

Deadline and renewal

Deadlines are set locally by each county or city ordinance.

Extra breaks for seniors, veterans and disabled owners

Virginia additional homestead exemptions
Who	Program	Amount	Details
Seniors	Elderly tax relief (local option)	Not in our data	Localities may exempt or defer all or part of the tax for owners 65+, including just the increase since the owner turned 65. Conditions and amounts are set by local ordinance. Source
Veterans	100% disabled veteran exemption	100% of value	Fully exempts the principal residence of a veteran with a 100% service-connected, permanent and total disability rating from the VA. Source
Disabled owners	Disability tax relief (local option)	Not in our data	If the local ordinance allows, owners found permanently and totally disabled qualify for the same relief as seniors. Source
Surviving spouses	Surviving spouse of a 100% disabled veteran	100% of value	The unremarried surviving spouse keeps the exemption, even after moving to a different principal residence. Source
Surviving spouses	Surviving spouse of a service member killed in the line of duty	Not in our data	Surviving spouses of armed forces members who died in the line of duty are exempt under a separate provision. Source

Law: Va. Code §58.1-3210; §58.1-3219.5

Virginia county guides

Local offices, online filing links and local amounts for 4 counties, largest first.

Frequently asked questions

Does Virginia have a homestead exemption?

Not a general one. Relief depends on age, disability or veteran status, and most programs are set locally.

Does the surviving spouse of a 100% disabled veteran keep the exemption after moving?

Yes, as long as the spouse does not remarry.

When is the homestead exemption deadline in Virginia?