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 $52,000
- Net worth, not including the home, cannot exceed $350,000
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 – $28,611 |
100% |
| $28,612 – $34,458 |
80% |
| $34,459 – $40,306 |
60% |
| $40,307 – $46,153 |
40% |
| $46,154 – $52,000 |
20% |
Applications can also be made at satellite office locations as follows:
- Tuesday, May 22, 10am -12pm – Cornerstone Baptist Church, 1500 Sewells Point Rd
- Wednesday, May 23, 10am – 1pm – Norfolk Senior Center, 7300 Newport Ave
If you have questions, call 441-1502.
VIVIAN J. PAIGE | All Politics is Local 
Why the age discrimination?
It’s in the state law. I guess you need to ask your representative about that 😉