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Tax Assistance and Exemption Programs
The following programs offer full or partial tax exemptions, tax credits,
or tax deferments for qualifying property owners.
- Special Assessment (Land Use) Program – This
program is designed to promote the preservation of land for public benefit
and is based on use value rather than market value. There are four qualifying
uses: agricultural, horticultural, forest and open space. For more information
regarding the Special Assessment Program, click here
or contact the Assessor’s Office at (804) 748-1321.
- Rehabilitation of Historic Properties – This
incentive program is designed to protect and preserve our historic properties
and offers partial tax exemption for the rehabilitation or renovation
of designated sites. For more information on rehabilitation of historic
properties, click here or contact the
Assessor’s Office at (804) 748-1321.
- Rehabilitation of Commercial & Industrial Properties
– This incentive program is designed to protect and preserve our
maturing neighborhoods and offers partial tax exemption for the rehabilitation,
renovation or replacement of qualifying structures. For more information
on rehabilitation of commercial and industrial properties, click here
or contact the Assessor’s Office at (804) 748-1321.
- Rehabilitation of Residential Properties –
This incentive program is designed to protect and preserve our maturing
neighborhoods and offers partial tax exemption for the rehabilitation,
renovation or replacement of qualifying structures. For more information
on rehabilitation of residential properties, click here
or contact the Assessor’s Office at (804) 748-1321.
- Tax Exemptions – The exempt classification,
or real estate not subject to taxation, applies to real estate owned
and exclusively used by organizations that meet the specific state mandates
(i.e., churches, lodges, civic and educational associations, federal,
state and local governments, etc.). For more information contact the
Assessor's Office at (804) 748-1321 or click here
to access the information and application package in PDF format. (You
can access PDF formatted material by using the free Adobe®
Acrobat® Reader, available at http://www.adobe.com.)
- Tax Relief for the Elderly or Disabled – This
program is income based for individuals over the age of 65 or totally
disabled. Other requirements apply. For more information
contact the Commissioner
of Revenue’s Office at (804) 748-1281.
- Enterprise Zone – This program is designed
to promote the revitalization of designated areas by increasing economic
activity. For more information contact the Department
of Economic Development at (804) 748-3963.
- Automated Payment Service – The Treasurer’s
Automated Payment Service allows residents to schedule payments for
real estate taxes, personal property taxes, and utilities. See more information about Direct Debit payment options or contact the Treasurer’s Office at (804)
748-1201.
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