Albemarle County offers real estate tax relief to elderly and/or permanently disabled persons. If you received tax relief last year, you must file your application or certification renewal by Tuesday, April 1 to determine your eligibility prior to the June 25, 2026 real estate tax bills.

You may qualify if:

• You were the owner of record as of January 1, 2025
• As of December 31, 2025, you were either (a) at least 65 years of age and/or (b) certified as totally and permanently disabled and
• Your combined total income (from all sources) for 2025 was no more than $100,650and
• The combined total net worth of you and your spouse did not exceed $321,000 as of December 31, 2025

If you have any questions, or would like assistance completing your certification form or your application, contact Albemarle County's Finance and Budget Department:

• By email: Tax@albemarle.org
• By phone: (434) 296-5852,or call 711 for the hearing and/or speech impaired, Monday to Friday 8 am – 5 pm