Tax Relief and Exemptions

Tax Relief for the Elderly & Disabled on Real Estate or Mobile Home

To be considered for Tax Relief for the Elderly & Disabled on Real Estate or Mobile Home, which exempts, or partially exempts the tax on Real Estate or Mobile Homes, a York County Resident 65 years of age or over or permanently disabled is required to complete an application and file it with our office by December 31^st annually.  

Review requirement criteria of Tax Relief for the Elderly & Disabled on Real Estate or Tax Relief for the Elderly & Disabled on Mobile Homes.

Real Estate Tax Exemptions for Surviving Spouse of Members of Armed Forces Who Died in the Line of Duty

In accordance with the Code of Virginia, § 58.1-3219.9, the surviving spouse of any member of the U.S. Armed Forces who died in the line of duty as determined by the U.S. DOD and who owns and occupies the real property as their principal place of residence, may qualify to receive a real estate tax exemption. There is no deadline to apply; however, qualified individuals must apply in person.

Review requirement criteria of Tax Relief for Surviving Spouse of Member of Armed Forces Who Died in the Line of Duty.

Disabled Veterans Real Estate

In accordance with the Code of Virginia, § 58.1-3219.5, any veteran who has been rated by the VA to have 100% service-connected, permanent, and total disability, and who owns and occupies the real property as their principal place of residence, qualifies to receive a Real Estate Tax exemption. The surviving spouse of an eligible veteran may also qualify. There is no deadline to apply; however, qualified individuals must apply in person.

Review requirement criteria of Disabled Veterans Tax Relief.

Active-Duty Military Service Members Personal Property Exemptions

York County offers Personal Property Exemptions for Active-Duty Military Service Members, click above link to find out details.

Disabled Veterans Personal Property 

To be considered for the Disabled Veteran Tax benefits of Personal Property, we will require a copy of the summary letter from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) verifying a service-connected, permanent and total disability and a statement from the veteran declaring their primary use vehicle.  In accordance with the York County Code, § 21-7.9, a disabled veteran who has a permanent and total service-connected disability which is not rated as 100% service-connected may receive a reduced tax rate on one vehicle owned in their name and which they regularly use.  The qualified vehicle will be assessed at a 1% tax rate and will not be assessed the annual vehicle license fee.