Nelson County, VirginiaProperty records & tax offices
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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.
- Tax bill mailing
- Real-estate bills are mailed May 1 and October 1; the first installment is due June 5 and the second December 5.
- Payment deadline
- Real-estate taxes are due June 5 and December 5; 2026 notices use those installment dates.
- Assessment appeal
- April 15, 2026 for receipt of Board of Equalization applications; hearings were scheduled May 4–14, 2026.
- Rate information
- $0.56 per $100 of assessed value for 2026, adopted April 27, 2026 and effective January 1, 2026.
Exemptions & appeals
View exemption application (opens in a new tab)Exemption filing
January 3–February 15 each tax year per the official elderly/disabled application; a separate current 2026 form URL was not verified.
Senior relief
The Commissioner administers elderly/disabled relief; the official application gives a January 3–February 15 filing window, but current 2026 income and net-worth thresholds were not published on the official page reviewed.
Valuation limits
2026 general reassessment is effective January 1, 2026 on a four-year cycle and brings property to fair market value; no general local annual valuation cap was verified.
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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