Additional exemption for certain veterans. To apply, the applicant must be a resident of Fairfax County and be at least 65 years of age or permanently and totally disabled.Disabled veterans and their surviving spouse are exempt from local real estate taxes on their principal residence. If you claim an exemption, you should (i) fill out the claim for exemption form and (ii) deliver or mail the form to the clerk's office of this court. If the Sheriff "levies on" or takes property that you believe is exempt, you should promptly (i) fill out the REQUEST FOR. This relief may be in the form of a tax exemption, tax deferral, or both. See Notes on Exemptions, below. Homestead and nonhomestead assessed values are portions of the full assessed value. I bought my home in Fairfax County, Virginia 2 years ago.