Higher limits for elderly and disabled real estate tax relief
Starting January 1, 2026, the Town real estate tax exemption for qualifying elderly and disabled homeowners uses higher limits: household income up to $72,000 (was $70,000) and net worth up to $210,000 (was $205,000), excluding the home and up to one acre. Council approved the change 7-0 on December 9, 2025.
The project
The details.
The exemption is 100% of the Town tax for income up to $46,000, 60% for $46,001 to $58,000, and 40% for $58,001 to $72,000 (Ordinance 2104).
- Status
- Approved
- Type
- Town policy
- Jurisdiction
- Town of Blacksburg
- Location
- Town-wide
- Applicant
- Town of Blacksburg
- Legislation
- Ordinance 2104
- Last checked
- Oct 13, 2026
Timeline
Where it stands.
Every step on record, oldest first, with a link to the official record where there is one.
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Ordinance introduced; public hearing set
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Town Council public hearing; approved 7-0
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New limits take effect
Sources
From the official record.
- Ordinance 2104 text (December 9, 2025 agenda)Dec 9, 2025
- Town Council minutes, Dec 9, 2025Dec 9, 2025
Details can change as a project moves through review. The official record governs. This page was last checked against it on Oct 13, 2026.
Information from Town of Blacksburg public records and other official sources. Check the official record for decisions.
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