Bland County tightens income and asset caps for age and disability tax credit, approves one-time filing extension
June 05, 2026 | Bland, Bland County, Virginia
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The Bland County Board of Supervisors unanimously adopted amendments to county ordinances that tighten eligibility for the Age and Disability Tax Credit and approved a one‑time extension for filing claims.
Supervisor Stephen Kelley moved to adopt changes to Bland County Code Sections 50‑76 and 50‑78 that set a maximum gross combined income for property owners of $35,000, a combined net financial worth cap of $85,000 and a real‑estate exemption limited to $250 for any one tax year. The motion was seconded by Supervisor Patrick Groseclose and carried by roll‑call vote: Kelley — yea; Groseclose — yea; Costello — yea; Johnson — yea.
The board also approved a one‑time amendment to Section 50‑77 to permit filing for the Age and Disability Tax Credit between July 1, 2026 and August 30, 2026. Supervisor Keith Costello moved the extension, which Supervisor Stephen Kelley seconded; the board voted unanimously to approve it.
Why it matters: the changes lower the income and asset thresholds and cap the real‑estate exemption, narrowing eligibility for a tax credit intended for qualifying elderly and disabled property owners. The temporary filing extension gives potentially eligible residents additional time to submit applications for 2026 consideration.
What the board voted: the ordinance amendments and the filing extension were adopted by unanimous roll‑call votes. No public speakers addressed the hearings on the ordinances during the meeting.
Next steps: the amended ordinance language is effective as adopted and the county will accept filings for the Age and Disability Tax Credit during the one‑time extension window through August 30, 2026.
Supervisor Stephen Kelley moved to adopt changes to Bland County Code Sections 50‑76 and 50‑78 that set a maximum gross combined income for property owners of $35,000, a combined net financial worth cap of $85,000 and a real‑estate exemption limited to $250 for any one tax year. The motion was seconded by Supervisor Patrick Groseclose and carried by roll‑call vote: Kelley — yea; Groseclose — yea; Costello — yea; Johnson — yea.
The board also approved a one‑time amendment to Section 50‑77 to permit filing for the Age and Disability Tax Credit between July 1, 2026 and August 30, 2026. Supervisor Keith Costello moved the extension, which Supervisor Stephen Kelley seconded; the board voted unanimously to approve it.
Why it matters: the changes lower the income and asset thresholds and cap the real‑estate exemption, narrowing eligibility for a tax credit intended for qualifying elderly and disabled property owners. The temporary filing extension gives potentially eligible residents additional time to submit applications for 2026 consideration.
What the board voted: the ordinance amendments and the filing extension were adopted by unanimous roll‑call votes. No public speakers addressed the hearings on the ordinances during the meeting.
Next steps: the amended ordinance language is effective as adopted and the county will accept filings for the Age and Disability Tax Credit during the one‑time extension window through August 30, 2026.
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