Tax Relief & Exemptions

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12000 Government Center Parkway, Suite 225.5
Fairfax, VA 22035 Tim Tangen
Manager, Tax Relief

What We Do

The Department of Tax Administration (DTA) is charged with uniformly assessing and collecting taxes and fees for Fairfax County. Accordingly, we want you to know that there are opportunities for you to reduce your tax burden if you qualify.

Department Resources

Related Resources

Online Tax Transactions

Tax Relief for Seniors and People with Disabilities

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.

Qualified taxpayers may also be eligible for tax relief for renters.

Disabled Veterans or Surviving Spouses

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

Here are some frequently asked questions relating to Tax Relief in Fairfax County.