Tax Relief for Seniors and People with Disabilities
Who may qualify
Citizens age 65 or older, or permanently and totally disabled, who meet income and asset requirements.
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Fairfax County property tax due dates 2026
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Due in 44 days
Second installment: (announced)
Not tax or legal advice; confirm with your county. Dates are shown as published by the source.
Installment timeline
- First installment
announced. Official source
- Second installment
announced. Official source
Assessment notice
Annual assessment change notices are mailed by the end of February.Official source. Verified .
Only announced dates are included, with a reminder seven days before. Re-download after dates change.
How to pay
Late payments and penalties
10% penalty for each late installment; interest is 1% per year.
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Assessment appeals
Exemptions
Disabled Veterans or Surviving Spouses
County offices
Fairfax County Department of Tax Administration
collector
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Fairfax County Department of Tax Administration, Real Estate Division
assessor
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County notes
Senior/disability relief renewals: May 1; first-time or hardship applications: December 31 for the current and one prior year.
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Common questions
When is property tax due in Fairfax County?
First installment: July 28, 2026 (announced). Second installment: December 7, 2026 (announced).
Where can I pay Fairfax County property tax?
Use the official payment portal: https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/taxes/pay. E-check, Credit card, Debit card, Check, Money order
What is the Fairfax County appeal deadline?
June 1, 2026. Fairfax County Board of Equalization.
What happens if my Fairfax County payment is late?
10% penalty for each late installment; interest is 1% per year.
Sources and verification
https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/taxes/sites/taxes/files/Assets/Documents/PDF/real-estate/2026-Real-Estate-Tax-Assessment-Information-Flyer-English.pdf
2026 Real Estate Tax Assessment Information
Verified
https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/taxes/sites/taxes/files/Assets/Documents/PDF/real-estate/2026-Real-Estate-Tax-Assessment-Information-Flyer-English.pdf
July 28 — Real estate taxes due First installment
Verified
https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/taxes/pay/due-dates
Because December 5 falls on a Saturday in 2026, the due date is extended to Monday, December 7, 2026.
Verified
https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/taxes/pay/due-dates
End of February Annual Notice of Real Estate Assessment Change notices mailed.
Verified
https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/taxes/sites/taxes/files/Assets/Documents/PDF/real-estate/2026-Real-Estate-Tax-Assessment-Information-Flyer-English.pdf
June 1 — Deadline to appeal your assessment to the Board of Equalization
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https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/taxes/pay/due-dates
file real estate appeal with Board of Equalization
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https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/taxes/node/178
Penalty for late payment (PLP) of real estate taxes is 10% of the amount due and is applied automatically after the due date. Real estate is paid in two installments, so a penalty will be applied for each installment that is late. For Tax Year 2020 ONLY, the Board of Supervisors reduced that rate to 5%. Interest at 1% per year will apply.
Verified
https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/taxes/sites/taxes/files/Assets/Documents/PDF/fy-2026-tax-facts.pdf
Pay by E-check or credit/debit card - E-checks are free; a service fee of 2.35% is applied to credit/debit card payments. - Save time and avoid lines by paying your taxes online. By Mail - Make checks/money orders payable to “County of Fairfax.”
Verified
https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/taxes/sites/taxes/files/Assets/Documents/PDF/fy-2026-tax-facts.pdf
E-checks are free; a service fee of 2.35% is applied to credit/debit card payments.
Verified
https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/taxes/relief
Fairfax County provides real estate tax relief and vehicle ("car") tax relief to citizens who are either 65 or older, or permanently and totally disabled, and meet the income and asset eligibility requirements.
Verified
https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/taxes/relief
The Tax Relief Office also assists disabled veterans and surviving spouses of disabled veterans, members of Armed Forces killed in action, or first responders killed in the line of duty with state exemptions for real and personal property.
Verified
https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/taxes/pay/due-dates
May 1 Renewal deadline for returning applicants in the Tax Relief Program. December 31 Deadline for first-time or hardship tax relief applicants to apply for current and one prior year.
Verified
https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/taxes/pay
DTA offers a variety of other payment methods including mail-in, in-person, and by phone.
Verified
https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/taxes/real-estate/
The Department of Tax Administration's (DTA) Real Estate Division is tasked with collecting data for all real property in Fairfax County.
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Plan your next step
Estimate a bill and check your assessment
Census survey estimates, 2020–2024. These county medians describe a survey population; they do not establish your home’s correct assessment.
- Median home value
- $732,800
- Median annual taxes paid
- $7,368
- Estimated effective rate
- 1.01%
Census home values, Census taxes paid. Last verified 2026-10-24. Rate = median taxes ÷ median home value. Displayed rates are rounded; calculations use the unrounded ratio.
Appeal timing and filing
Published appeal deadline: June 1, 2026 (announced). This date has passed; check the official office for the current cycle.
How to file: Fairfax County Board of Equalization.
State guidance: The local Board of Equalization hears assessment complaints and may adjust and equalize assessments under §58.1-3379.
Official appeal information and filing instructions
Appeal sources and verification
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No savings are promised. Not tax or legal advice; confirm with your county. Estimate methodology and limitations.
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