The Arlington County is accepting applications for its 2026 Real Estate Tax Relief Program.
Donor Name: Arlington County
State: Virginia
County: Arlington County (VA)
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 11/16/2026
Size of the Grant: Not Available
Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned
Details:
In 2024, the Real Estate Tax Relief program provided more than $5.5 million in real estate tax relief to more than 850 homeowners. These homeowners were either at least age 65 or had a total and permanent disability.
The Real Estate Tax Relief provides an exemption and/or deferral of real estate taxes for qualified Arlington homeowners age 65 and older and certain totally and permanently disabled homeowners who have title to the property and meet income, asset and all eligibility requirements.
Requirements
- Age
- You must be at least 65 years old (if not totally and permanently disabled).
- If you turn 65 during the current year, the amount of exemption will reflect the number of months that you meet the age requirement.
- A spouse may be younger than 65 and not disabled as long as the other spouse meets all the requirements. Owners other than spouses must meet all of the requirements.
- Residency
- Your home has to be your sole residence. All owners who have title to the property must reside in the property as of this year and continue to reside there (except owners in nursing homes and assisted living facilities).
- Disability
- You must be totally and permanently disabled.
- You must also be unable to engage in substantial gainful activity by reason of your disability. If you are substantially gainfully employed, you will not meet the disability criteria for this program even with appropriate documentation.
- You need a certification by one of the following:
For more information, visit Arlington County.
