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 Roanoke Office of Real Estate Valuation; Commissioner of Revenue administers relief; Treasurer collects taxes.
Relief programs
The filing guidance for this county is: May 31, 2026 for the Elderly/Disabled Tax Freeze application; disabled-veteran exemption applications may be made at any time during the year. Use the official form or application channel, provide the residence and ownership documentation requested, and keep a copy of the submission.
Open homestead applicationRoanoke freezes real-estate taxes for qualifying owners age 65+ or permanently and totally disabled who occupy the property as their principal residence. 2026 limits are combined gross income up to $51,200 and combined net worth up to $160,000 excluding the principal residence; applications are accepted April 1–May 31.
Roanoke assesses all taxable real property annually at 100% of market value under Virginia law and City Code §32-40; no general local annual valuation cap was verified.
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: February 4, 2026 for Office of Real Estate Valuation review; April 8, 2026 for Board of Equalization appeal. If the language is not a specific calendar date, contact the office promptly for the current notice and board-review schedule.