City of Suffolk Real Estate Tax Relief Program for Elderly or Disabled Persons

How it works

The City of Suffolk’s Real Estate Tax Relief Program for Elderly or Disabled persons provides a reduction or exemption of real estate property taxes for qualifying homeowners. The relief applies to the home and up to 10 acres of land.

What the money covers

This is a property tax relief program, not a repair grant, rebate, or loan. It reduces or exempts the real estate taxes assessed on the qualifying dwelling and associated land.

How to apply

Applications must be filed annually with the Suffolk Department of Social Services between January 1 and June 30 preceding the tax year for which relief is sought. To make an appointment or ask questions, the city says to call (757) 514-4870 or (757) 514-4222. The public is also served on a walk-in basis Monday through Thursday from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.

Timing and deadlines

• Program year shown on the page: tax year 2025/2026.
• Annual application window: January 1 through June 30.
• Applications are due before the tax year for which relief is sought.
• The Department of Social Services determines eligibility only and notifies customers by mail.
• Questions about payment timeframes, retroactive reimbursements, and mortgage company billing should be directed to the Treasurer’s Office at (757) 514-4275.

Additional notes

The page also points users to the program FAQs and brochure for more detailed rules, including age, income, resources, disability proof, and percentage-of-tax-relief schedules.