Tax Relief for Seniors and People with Disabilities. For questions (Fairfax County):.You may be eligible for real property tax relief in most Virginia cities and counties if you are 65 years old or have a disability (regardless of age). The Town of Vienna provides tax relief benefits to certain groups, including residents who are elderly or disabled. I'm a first time homeowner and having trouble understanding my options to possibly lower my property tax, can anyone please help me? To claim the credit, you must first receive a notification of the amount of credit you're allowed. If the Sheriff "levies on" or takes property that you believe is exempt, you should promptly (i) fill out the REQUEST FOR. Beginning in 1999 the Commissioner of the Revenue has implemented a change in the filing requirements for Personal Property tax on vehicles. Homestead: This exemption can help homeowners reduce state property taxes and protect surviving spouses from creditors. I haven't really been able to decipher it outside of it being some dollar amount rather than a cap on tax increases like in Texas.