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 Richmond Office of the Assessor of Real Estate; Department of Finance collects taxes.
Relief programs
The filing guidance for this county is: December 31, 2026 final deadline for the Older Adults and Persons with Disabilities Real Estate Tax Relief application or recertification; September 30 is the strongly encouraged date for next-bill processing. Use the official form or application channel, provide the residence and ownership documentation requested, and keep a copy of the submission.
Open homestead applicationRichmond's OAPD program provides up to 100% relief for qualifying owners age 65+ or 100% permanently and totally disabled. 2026 maximum household income is $70,000 for exemption or $125,000 for freeze; maximum financial worth is $450,000 or $750,000 respectively, excluding the primary residence as specified by the city.
Richmond assesses all real property annually at 100% of fair-market value; no general local annual valuation cap was verified. The city offers separate relief and exemption programs.
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: October 1, 2025 for the 2026 Office Review application; the reviewed official sources did not publish a separate 2026 Board of Equalization filing deadline. If the language is not a specific calendar date, contact the office promptly for the current notice and board-review schedule.