Real Estate Tax Relief

• Real Estate Tax Relief |
• Disabled Veteran Real Estate Tax Exemption

The City of Norfolk has a Real Estate Tax Relief program for Senior and/or Disabled Norfolk homeowners. Over 4000 households currently benefit from a reduction in their real estate tax as a result of this program. If you believe you meet the basic eligibility requirements for this program, please contact the tax relief office at 757-823-1130.

Exemptions are granted on an annual basis. A new application or affidavit must be filed each year.

What you need

In order to be eligible for Real Estate Tax Relief you must meet the following criteria:

• Must be 65 years of age or totally and permanently disabled.
• Must own and live on the property to be exempted.
• Combined income of the owners and all relatives living in the home cannot exceed $67,000 per year.
• Net worth, not including the home, cannot exceed $350,000

If you feel that you meet these requirements fill out, print, and submit the application along with proof of income.
Application
General medical affidavit form for applicants who are totally and permanently disabled.
Medical Affidavit

Percentage Reduction

Disabled Veteran Real Estate Tax Exemption

Armed forces veterans who are 100% service-connected disabled are eligible to apply for real estate tax exemption on their primary residence, regardless of income. If the veteran dies on or after January 1, 2011, his or her spouse may become eligible for real estate tax relief as long as he or she remains in the home and does not remarry.

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs will provide the proper notification to eligible veterans of their disability status.

In order to apply, the veteran must provide the following:

1. Completed & signed Disabled Veteran Exemption Application;
2. Approved and original letter of disability issued by the U.S. Dept of Veterans Affairs;
3. Photo Identification; and
4. Proof of residence occupancy, such as a utility bill or bank statement.

In order to apply, the surviving spouse must provide the following:

1. Completed & signed Disabled Veteran Exemption Application;
2. Approved and original letter of disability issued by the U.S. Dept of Veterans Affairs in the event the veteran was not previously exempted from local real estate tax;
3. Death certification to confirm date is subsequent to December 31, 2010;
4. A certified certificate of marriage from the appropriate State office of records;
5. Photo Identification; and
6. Proof of residence occupancy, such as a utility bill or a bank statement.

Help!

Still not sure what to do? Not a problem, give our office a call at: (757) 823-1130

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