• CLICK HERE TO APPLY ONLINE
• Download a printable copy of the application HERE to submit a hard copy

• Instructional Video:

  Application Submittal Options

  • Email: Tax@Albemarle.org
  • Mailing Address: County of Albemarle, 401 McIntire Rd, Room 133, Charlottesville, VA 22902

  • Click here to schedule a virtual OR in-person appointment with a tax specialist

  Eligibility requirements

  • Applicant is at least 65 or applicant has been medically determined to be totally and permanently disabled as of December 31st of the prior year.
  • Applicant is the Title Holder of the property as of January 1 of the current year.
  • Applicant’s Combined Total Income, for last year, from all sources does not exceed $100,650.
  • Applicant’s Total Net Worth, including spouse, co-owner(s), and their spouse(s) as of December 31st of the prior year, does not exceed $321,000.
  • Applicant’s Real Estate Property seeking tax relief may not be used in a business.

  New Applicant

  Please attach a copy of your Driver’s License or Birth Certificate to fulfill proof of age requirement. If your property is jointly owned and the co-owner is deceased, a certified copy of the death certificate is required.

  Applicants under the age of 65 years of age are required to provide proof of disability. Please attach a certification from one of the following certified authorities:

  • Social Security Administration
  • Rail Road Retirement Board
  • Department of Veterans Affairs
  • Signed Affidavit by two medical doctors
    
    • Doctor must be licensed in Virginia certifying that you are totally and permanently disabled.

  Documentation of each item of Income and Net Worth MUST be included with all applications. Application deadline is October 31*. 

  *If the deadline falls on a weekend or holiday, it automatically extend to the next business day.

  Existing Applicants

  Existing Tax Relief Recipients are required to file an application of financial information every three years, with an annual recertification in the intervening years.

  Recertification letters are sent out via mail during the month of January.

  • Deadline for recertification submittal is April 1st*.
  • If you do not submit the recertification form by April 1st*, you will no longer be enrolled in the Tax Relief program and will have to restart the Application process the following year.

  *If the due date falls on a weekend or holiday, it automatically extend to the next business day.

  On the 3rd year you must reapply by filing out the Full Tax Relief Application.

   

  Determining the Amount of Relief

  The amount of relief is determined by calculating an applicant's total income and net worth. Based on that calculation applicants may qualify for 50% to 100% relief of their real estate tax liability according to the chart below.

  Total Combined Net Worth: $0 to $321,000

  TOTAL COMBINED INCOME	AMOUNT OF RELIEF
  $0 - $50,325	100.0%
  $50,326 - $75,488	75.0%
  $75,489 - $100,650	50.0%

   

  For additional information please contact the Business and Personal Tax Unit at 434-296-5852

Veterans Real Estate Tax Exemption Application

Instructional Video

Application Submittal Options

• Email: CountyAssessor@albemarle.org
• Mailing Address: County of Albemarle, 401 McIntire Rd, Room 243 Charlottesville, VA 22902

Exemption Restriction

According to Virginia Code § 58.1-3219.5(C) the exemption only applies to up to 10 acres. Additional acreage over 10 acres is not eligible for exemption under this law.

Eligibility Requirements

• Veteran or surviving spouse must own or jointly own real property for which exemption is sought.
• Veteran or surviving spouse must occupy property as principal residence.
• Surviving spouse shall qualify only if the death of the veteran occurs on or after January 1, 2011 and the spouse does not remarry.
• Must provide original or true copies of documentation from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs or its successor agency certifying 100% service-connected, permanent, and total disability; Or that you are being paid at 100% due to the fact the VA rates you as unemployable due to your service-connected disabilities.
• Must complete accompanying affidavit provided by County of Albemarle certifying eligibility.
• Must provide information regarding any previous use of the Veterans exemption and provide proof that such exemption was terminated by the locality or that the previous property was sold.

For additional information please contact the Real Estate Office at 434-296-5856.

Exemption for Surviving Spouses of Members of the Armed Forces Killed in Action Application

Application Submittal Options

• Email: CountyAssessor@albemarle.org
• Mailing Address: County of Albemarle, 401 McIntire Rd, Room 243, Charlottesville, VA 22902

Exemption Restriction

According to Virginia Code § 58.1-3219.9(B), the exemption on the value of the dwelling is limited to the average assessed value in the most recently ended tax year.  If the value of the dwelling is in excess of the average assessed value, then only that portion of the assessed value in excess of the average assessed value shall be subject to real property taxes.

According to Virginia Code §58.1-3219.9(D) the exemption only applies up to 10 acres.  Additional acreage over 10 acres is eligible for exemption under this law.

Eligibility Requirements

• Applicant must own the real property for which exemption is sought.(Other owners would not disqualify the property but would reduce the exemption percentage.)
• Applicant must occupy property as principal residence.
• Applicant must provide documentation from the United States Department of Defense certifying that the former spouse was killed in action.
• Applicant must complete and notarize accompanying affidavit provided by County of Albemarle certifying eligibility.
• Applicant must provide information on anyone, other than dependents of the applicant, who has an ownership interest. Give the person’s name, the nature of that person’s ownership interest, and the percentage of that person’s interest. An additional page may be necessary.
• Applicant only qualifies if they have not remarried.

Historical Average Assessed Values for a Dwelling by Year

For additional information please contact the Real Estate Office at 434-296-5856.

Exemption for Surviving Spouses of Certain Persons Killed in the Line of Duty Application

Application Submittal Options

• Email: CountyAssessor@albemarle.org
• Mailing Address: County of Albemarle, 401 McIntire Rd, Room 243, Charlottesville, VA 22902

Exemption Restriction

According to Virginia Code § 58.1-3219.14(B), the exemption on the value of the dwelling is limited to the average assessed value in the most recently ended tax year.  If the value of the dwelling is in excess of the average assessed value, then only that portion of the assessed value in excess of the average assessed value shall be subject to real property taxes.

According to Virginia Code §58.1-3219.14(D) the exemption only applies up to 10 acres.  Additional acreage over 10 acres is eligible for exemption under this law.

Eligibility Requirements

• Applicant must own the real property for which exemption is sought.  (Other owners would not disqualify the property but would reduce the exemption percentage.)
• Applicant must occupy property as principal residence.
• Applicant must provide documentation from the Virginia Retirement System certifying that the former spouse was killed in the Line of Duty.
• Applicant must complete and notarize accompanying affidavit provided by County of Albemarle certifying eligibility.
• Applicant must provide information on anyone, other than dependents of the applicant, who has an ownership interest.  Give the person’s name, the nature of that person’s ownership interest, and the percentage of that person’s interest.  An additional page may be necessary.
• Applicant only qualifies if they have not remarried.

The Average Assessed Dwelling Value for Tax Year 2024 (used for the 2025 Exemption) is $567,300.

For additional information please contact the Real Estate Office at 434-296-5856.