Information about households the Real Estate Tax Relief program served in 2021: Show
In 2021, the Real Estate Tax Relief program provided more than $5 million in real estate tax relief to almost 900 homeowners. These homeowners were either at least age 65 or had a total and permanent disability. Learn more here: 2021 Demographic Information(PDF, 96KB) Please see below for information about the 2022 Real Estate Tax Relief program. Provides an exemption and/or deferral of real estate taxes for qualified Arlington homeowners age 65 and older and certain totally and permanently disabled homeowners who have title to the property and meet income, asset and all eligibility requirements. Where to ApplyMail completed applications to: Department of Human Services
Application Deadline The filing deadline for the program is November 15, 2022. It is best to submit your application as early as possible, even if you do not yet have all necessary documentation. Submit your application by March 31 for a timely adjusted bill. Late applications may be accepted only in certain hardship situations. Call 703-228-1350 for information, if needed. RequirementsAge
Residency
Disability
Note: If you have a 100% service connected total and permanent disability, you may qualify for the Real Estate Tax Exemption of Disabled Veteran or Surviving Spouse program. Call 703-228-3920 for more information. Income Requirements
2022 Income and Asset LimitsHousehold income can not be more than $88,094 and household assets (excluding your home) can not be more than $433,935 for an exemption. The percent of taxes exempted depends on income. All related people who live in the home are considered as part of the household.
Income Deductions:The following income will be deducted from your household gross income:
Asset Deductions:The following unreimbursed expenses may be deducted from assets:
However:
If your assets are $433,935 or less, there is no need to send in proof of expenses because it will not impact your relief. DeferralsIf your income is $109,536 or less and your assets are less than $585,880 you may qualify for a deferral only. If your exemption does not cover the whole tax, you may defer (delay) payment of the balance without penalty or interest until the property changes ownership. Asset RequirementsTax relief for the current year is based on asset value (excluding the home you live in) as of December 31 of the previous year. Verification of all assets is required. This includes the assets of all owners and spouses of owners (who reside in the home). The assets of other household members are not considered.
Life Tenancy
Maintaining Your Eligibility
Real Estate LinksContact UsDepartment of Human Services Does Virginia give tax breaks to seniors?Virginia offers qualifying individuals ages 65 and older a subtraction that reduces the amount of their income subject to Virginia income tax: If you were born on January 1, 1939, or earlier, you can subtract $12,000.
How do you become tax exempt in Virginia?How does an organization apply for a Virginia retail sales and use tax exemption? Go to Nonprofit Online, or complete Form NP-1 and submit it to Virginia Tax, Nonprofit Exemption Unit, P. O. Box 27125, Richmond, Virginia 23261-7125.
How long do you have to pay property taxes in Virginia?Personal Property Taxes are due semi-annually on June 25th and December 5th. Supplement bills are due within 30 days of the bill date.
At what age do you stop paying property taxes in USA?Each of the owners of the property must be 65 years of age or over, unless the owners are: husband and wife, or. siblings (having at least one common parent) and. one of the owners is at least 65.
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