Fairfax County · Virginia
Fairfax County homestead exemption
In Fairfax County, you apply for the homestead exemption with the Fairfax County Department of Tax Administration; the deadline is May 1.
- Office
- Fairfax County Department of Tax Administration
- Deadline
- May 1
- State exemption
- No general exemption
- Renewal
- Not in our dataStatewide rule
Fairfax says returning applicants must file no later than May 1, 2026. The due date may be extended to December 31 under certain hardship conditions.
Fairfax also offers a tax deferral for households with combined income up to $100,000 and net assets up to $500,000. Applications need income tax returns and December 31 account statements.
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Local homestead amounts in Fairfax County
| Exemption | Taxing unit | Amount | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Real estate tax relief, income $60,000 or less Owners 65+ or permanently and totally disabled with total combined income of $60,000 or less get 100% relief; net assets may not exceed $400,000, not counting the home and up to one acre. | Fairfax County | Not in our data | Source |
| Real estate tax relief, income $60,001 to $70,000 Combined income of $60,001 to $70,000 qualifies for 75% relief. | Fairfax County | Not in our data | Source |
| Real estate tax relief, income $70,001 to $80,000 Combined income of $70,001 to $80,000 qualifies for 50% relief. | Fairfax County | Not in our data | Source |
| Real estate tax relief, income $80,001 to $90,000 Combined income of $80,001 to $90,000 qualifies for 25% relief; $90,000 is the cap. | Fairfax County | Not in our data | Source |
How to check if you already have it
Check the relief line on your Fairfax County real estate tax bill, or call the Department of Tax Administration's tax relief office.
Virginia rules that apply here
- 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.
Full Virginia homestead guide: amounts, senior and veteran exemptions, late filing and portability.
Sources
- Tax Relief for Seniors and People with Disabilities · Fairfax County Department of Tax Administration
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