Amherst County, VirginiaProperty records & tax offices
Links open the listed public-office or service-provider website in a new tab. This directory does not collect payments.
Find the right property record
Use the property portal for ownership and assessed value, the collector for a bill or balance, and the map for parcel location. Have the address, owner name, or parcel number ready.
Tax bills & filing dates
These are the dates and qualifications recorded in the directory. Confirm your tax year and current deadline with the official office and your property’s notice.
- Payment deadline
- July 1, 2026 and December 5, 2026 for real estate installments under the county ordinance/page.
- Rate information
- $0.61 per $100 assessed value is the official county tax page’s stated taxable-year-2025 rate; no adopted 2026 rate was verified.
Exemptions & appeals
View exemption application (opens in a new tab)Exemption filing
January 15–March 31, 2026 for the annual Amherst elderly/disabled real-estate tax-relief application.
Senior relief
Amherst relief may apply to residents age 65+ on January 1 or 100% disabled with income under $50,000 and net worth under $150,000; applications are annual and due January 15–March 31. Official: https://www.countyofamherst.com/department/division.php?structureid=51
Valuation limits
No general annual cap verified. Amherst assesses property as of January 1; qualifying agricultural, horticultural, forest, and open-space land may receive use-value assessment, with rollback tax on disqualifying change of use.
For a valuation appeal, use the appeal date in the tax and filing section above. Keep your notice, supporting evidence, and proof of submission.
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