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Tax Relief for Elderly & Disabled

York County offers a program to taxpayers who are age 65 or older or permanently disabled, which exempts, or partially exempts the tax on their real estate or mobile home. To qualify for this program property owners must meet the following requirements:

  • Assets cannot exceed $220,000 (excludes residence, furnishings and ten-acres of land)
  • Be age 65 or older OR permanently disabled as of December 31st of the year immediately preceding the current tax year
  • Applications are requested to be filed with the Commissioner of the Revenue annually on or before April 1st, however required to be filed by December 31st annually.
  • One owner income must be $59,650 or less ($69,650 or less if permanently disabled) and two owner incomes must be $68,200 or less ($78,200 or less if one owner is permanently disabled and $88,200 or less if both owners are permanently disabled)
  • Owner(s) applying must reside on the property
1 Eligible Owner
Household Income
2 or more Eligible Owners
Household Income
Exemption 
Percentage
Not to 
Exceed*
$37,301 - $59,650 $42,601 - $68,200 25% $780.00
$26,101 - $37,300 $29,851 - $42,600 50% $1,560.00
$26,100 - and Under $29,850 - and Under 100% $3,130.00

*Assistance is capped at the eligible percentage of the median home price of homes in York County. 

If you or anyone in your household is required to file a Federal Income Tax Return, a copy of Form 1040 must be submitted along with the application. Each individual must submit a copy of the Annual Social Security Statement/Annuity Statement, W-2 (s), 1099 (s), and any other statement providing the source of income, along with the application.

Certain other conditions may apply. Please call the Office of the Commissioner of the Revenue at 757-890-3382 or print out a Tax Relief for the Elderly and Disabled for Real Estate/Mobile Home application (PDF).