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Fairfax County, VA Homestead Exemption: How to File

How the homestead exemption and property tax relief work for homeowners in Fairfax County, Virginia: the statewide program, where to file locally and how much you might save.

Where to fileFairfax County Department of Tax Administration ↗
Local add-onsCounties, cities and school districts in Virginia may add their own exemptions or set different rates. The office above lists what applies to Fairfax County homes.

The Virginia statewide program

Local Real Estate Tax Relief for the Elderly and Disabled

Virginia Department of Taxation

Seniors Disability Income-based

What it does
Virginia lets each locality offer real estate tax exemptions or deferrals for older and disabled homeowners. There is no statewide homestead exemption.
Who qualifies
Owners 65 or older or permanently and totally disabled, within local income and asset limits.
How to apply
Apply with your city or county commissioner of the revenue.

Last checked Oct 21, 2026 · Official source ↗

Estimate your savings

All Virginia relief · Other large counties · Virginia down payment assistance (DPA Finder)

Local office link last checked Oct 21, 2026.