Applications for the City of Norfolk’s Tax Relief program are now being accepted. Note that you must apply every year for this program. The eligibility for this program are:
- 65 years of age or totally disabled
- Live in the property to be exempted
- Income of all relatives living in the property combined cannot exceed $50,000
- Net worth, not including the home, cannot exceed $200,000
Here is the Application form and here is the Renewal form to be used.
Relief is provided on a sliding scale, depending on the combined income of the household.
| Combined Income | Percent of Tax Relieved |
| $0 – $19,228 |
100% |
| $19,229-$22,647 |
90% |
| $22,648 – $29,485 |
80% |
| $26,067 – $29,485 |
70% |
| $29,486 – $32,904 |
60% |
| $32,905 – $36,323 |
50% |
| $36,324 – $39,742 |
40% |
| $39,743 – $43,161 |
30% |
| $43,162 – $46,580 |
20% |
| $46,581 – $50,000 |
10% |
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