Tax relief and valuation review
A homestead exemption, senior-relief program, or valuation protest can change the amount a homeowner owes—but only if the filing reaches the right local office in the correct window. Use the verified county guidance below as your working checklist, then confirm the current form and deadline with City of Alexandria Office of Real Estate Assessments / Department of Finance.
Relief programs
The filing guidance for this county is: April 15, 2026 for the City’s elderly/disabled real estate tax-relief application; hardship/first-time late applications may be considered under the City’s rules. Use the official form or application channel, provide the residence and ownership documentation requested, and keep a copy of the submission.
Open homestead applicationAlexandria residents age 65+ or permanently and totally disabled may qualify for real-estate tax relief or deferral; the 2026 application deadline is April 15. Official: https://www.alexandriava.gov/taxes/real-estate-tax-relief-and-assistance-program-for-elderly-and-disabled-persons
Annual parcel appraisal at estimated fair market value; no general annual valuation cap was verified. Separate statutory veteran/surviving-spouse exemption and local elderly/disabled relief programs may reduce tax.
Appealing an assessment
Use the valuation notice and the county’s published protest guidance to determine the last day to file. Do not assume the payment deadline controls the appeal.
Gather comparable sales, photographs, repair records, appraisal evidence, property characteristics, and any documentation that explains why the assessed value is incorrect.
Submit through the official channel, save the confirmation, and attend the board or review hearing if one is scheduled. An appraiser or attorney can help evaluate evidence when the value or stakes are substantial.
The verified protest guidance for this county is: Request administrative review by March 16, 2026; request Board of Equalization appeal by June 1, 2026. Taxes remain due while review/appeal is pending. If the language is not a specific calendar date, contact the office promptly for the current notice and board-review schedule.