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Virginia property tax

Start with your county. Published tax dates and rules link to the official source.

Statewide rules

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Penalty statute

Virginia Code 58.1-3916 authorizes local penalty and interest ordinances; the locality's adopted terms and statutory limits must be checked.

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Appeal process

The local Board of Equalization hears assessment complaints and may adjust and equalize assessments under §58.1-3379.

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Who may represent homeowners

An owner or duly appointed representative may apply to the Board of Equalization under Va. Code §58.1-3380.

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Disabled-veteran real-property exemption

VA-rated 100% service-connected permanent and total disability, with property occupied as the veteran's principal residence; statutory land limits apply.

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Official exemption information

Official exemption information

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Counties and county equivalents

Common questions

How do property tax appeals work in Virginia?

The local Board of Equalization hears assessment complaints and may adjust and equalize assessments under §58.1-3379.

Who may represent a homeowner in a Virginia property tax appeal?

An owner or duly appointed representative may apply to the Board of Equalization under Va. Code §58.1-3380.

Sources

law.lis.virginia.gov
may provide by ordinance penalties for failure to file such applications and returns and for nonpayment in time; may provide for payment of interest on delinquent taxes;

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law.lis.virginia.gov
The board shall hear and give consideration to such complaints and shall adjust and equalize such assessments

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law.lis.virginia.gov
Any taxpayer or his duly appointed representative may apply to the board of equalization for the adjustment to fair market value and equalization of his assessment

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Exemption from taxes on property for disabled veterans

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100 percent service-connected, permanent, and total disability, and who occupies the real property as his principal place of residence.

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