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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 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
You may apply for this program beginning January 1 until August 31 each calendar year.
- Real Estate Tax Exemption for Elderly - Instructions (PDF)
- Real Estate Tax Exemption for Elderly - Application (PDF)
- Real Estate Tax Exemption for Elderly - Conversion (PDF)
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
For General Inquiries:
Hours of Operation
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Lobby Hours
8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Downtown Office
2400 Washington Ave.
Newport News, VA 23607Main Office
Phone: 757-926-8752
Fax: 757-247-2628Department Contact
Business License
Phone: 757-926-8651
Email: busl@nnva.govPersonal Property
Phone: 757-926-8657
Email: pp@nnva.govRelated Taxes
Phone: 757-926-8644
Email: brtx@nnva.govReal Estate Tax Relief
Phone: 757-926-3535
Email: taxrelief@nnva.govState Income
Phone: 757-926-8653
Email: stateincome@nnva.govCompliance
Phone: 757-926-8644
Denbigh Office
12912 Jefferson Ave.
Newport News, VA 23608Office
Phone: 757-886-7671
Fax: 757-886-7670DMV Select
Phone
804-497-7100
DMV Select Hours
Monday - Friday
8:30 AM - 4:00 PM
Visit the DMV Now websiteDropbox
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 Monday - Friday
8:00 AM - 5:00 PMRecent visit?