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Real Estate Tax Exemption For Elderly
For questions about applying for Real Estate Tax Exemption for the Elderly, please call 757-926-3535.
Eligibility requirements for exemption:
- Applicant must own and reside in the home and be at least 65 years of age by December 31 of the previous calendar year.
- Total combined income from all sources during the previous calendar year of applicant, spouse, and all relatives and non-relatives residing in the home shall not exceed $25,000. Some exceptions apply.
- Combined assets of all persons as of December 31 of the previous calendar year must not exceed $10,000 excluding the residence.
- If multiple persons, other than a spouse, are listed on the deed, all persons listed must meet the eligibility requirements.
- Household costs related to maintaining the home must equal or exceed 40% of the total household income.
Application Information
The following PDF documents can be obtained via download or by contacting the Commissioner of the Revenue at 757-926-3535, or by email.
- General Instructions & Information Document (PDF)
- Real Estate Tax Exemption for the Elderly Application (PDF)
- Real Estate Tax Exemption Conversion (PDF)
You may apply for this program beginning January 1 until August 31 each calendar year.
You may pick up an application at our two locations:
City of Newport News Commissioner of the Revenue 2400 Washington Avenue Newport News, VA 23607 |
City of Newport News Commissioner of the Revenue 12912 Jefferson Avenue Newport News, VA 23608 |
A completed application for real estate tax exemption should be delivered to either of our office locations listed above no later than August 31 of each calendar year.
Determining Eligibility
A representative from the Office of the Commissioner of the Revenue will determine if you are eligible for this new program. We are available by appointment to assist you in completing your annual application. We also provide notary service at no charge to you without an appointment.
Solid Waste Fee Grant Relief Program
Your application for Real Estate Tax Exemption will automatically be used to determine your eligibility for relief from paying a portion of your solid waste fees. Therefore, if you file for a Real Estate Tax Exemption, it will not be necessary for you to take any action or file a separate application for the Solid Waste Fee Grant Relief Program.
However, if you do not plan to apply for Real Estate Tax Exemption, you must separately apply for the Solid Waste Relief by contacting the City of Newport News Call Center at 757-933-2311.
The Real Estate Tax Exemption Program and the Solid Waste Fee Grant Program have different income guidelines.
You will be notified of approval via letter mailed to you in October of each year.
Contact Us
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Tiffany Boyle, Commissioner of the Revenue
Biography
For General Inquiries:
commish@nnva.gov
Downtown Office
2400 Washington Ave.
Newport News, VA 23607
Main Office:
757-926-8752
Fax:
757-247-2628
Department Contact
Business License:
757-926-8651
busl@nnva.gov
Personal Property:
757-926-8657
pp@nnva.gov
Related Taxes:
757-926-8644
brtx@nnva.gov
Real Estate Tax Relief:
757-926-3535
taxrelief@nnva.gov
State Income:
757-926-8653
stateincome@nnva.gov
Compliance:
757-926-8644
Denbigh Office
12912 Jefferson Ave.
Newport News, VA 23608 Office:
757-886-7671
Fax:
757-886-7670
DMV Select
Phone:
804-497-7100
DMV Select Hours:
Monday - Friday
8:30AM - 4PM
Visit the DMV Now website
Dropbox
For your convenience a 24-Hour Dropbox is located at each office location.
City Hall Office
2400 Washington Ave
Located at the front of the building to the left of the entry doors.
Denbigh Satellite Office
12912 Jefferson Ave
Located on the west side of the building near the drive-thru window.City Center (Dropbox only)
700 Town Center Dr
Accessible Mon-Fri 8a-5p
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