The Mobile Home Tax Exemption for the Elderly is the application, with its General Information and Instructions, that the Newport News Commissioner of the Revenue uses to grant relief on personal property tax bills for the mobile homes of elderly owners. It is one of the Newport News property tax relief programs, and the 2026 edition covers the calendar year January 1 – December 31, 2026. On FillingPDF you can fill out the form online and download or print the completed PDF; the city publishes the original at nnva.gov, and the application must be filed every year.
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What is Mobile Home Tax Exemption for the Elderly – Newport News, VA?
The Mobile Home Tax Exemption for the Elderly is the City of Newport News application, issued by the Commissioner of the Revenue, that elderly mobile home owners file each year to qualify for an exemption from the personal property tax on their mobile home.
The edition on this page is for the calendar year January 1 – December 31, 2026 (Rev. 12/25). If you qualify, the exemption applies to the personal property tax bills for your mobile home due on June 5, 2026 and December 5, 2026.
The city sets five tests for the exemption: an age and ownership test, a limit on total household income, a limit on combined assets of the applicant and spouse, a housing-cost test that compares paid housing costs to household income, and a residency requirement. The instructions say that exact amounts must be reported and that estimates are not acceptable.
The same application also serves a second program. It is used to decide your eligibility for the solid waste fee relief program, which has different income eligibility guidelines from the exemption. If you do not qualify for the mobile home tax exemption, you apply for the solid waste fee relief separately.
The Commissioner of the Revenue's Forms page lists this exemption separately from the Mobile Home Tax Deferral, Real Estate Tax Exemption for the Elderly and Real Estate Tax Exemption for Disabled Veterans documents. This page covers only the mobile home exemption.
Who needs to file Mobile Home Tax Exemption for the Elderly – Newport News, VA?
Elderly homeowners of mobile homes in the City of Newport News who meet the city's eligibility requirements apply for this exemption. To qualify, the applicant:
- must be a qualifying owner who is at least 65 years of age by December 31, 2025;
- must have owned the mobile home as of July 1, 2025, with their name on the deed;
- must reside in the home, unless they live in a hospital, nursing home, convalescent home or other facility for physical or mental care. Applicants in such a facility must provide proof of residency and must not use or lease the home to ensure qualification;
- must have all owners listed on the deed reside in the dwelling and meet the age requirement;
- cannot exceed $32,150 in total household income for the applicant, spouse and all relatives and non-relatives who live in the residence, counting all income from calendar year 2025;
- cannot exceed $10,000 in combined assets for the applicant and spouse, excluding the residence and up to one acre of land;
- must show by paid receipts that housing costs equal or exceed 40% of total combined household income for the year.
Bona-fide caregivers must meet other requirements. The instructions do not describe those requirements, so call the Commissioner of the Revenue at (757) 926-8653 if this applies to you. Applicants who do not qualify for the exemption may still apply separately for solid waste fee relief.
When to file Mobile Home Tax Exemption for the Elderly – Newport News, VA
File the application every year no later than June 30. The instructions say any application filed after June 30 will not be processed, except in certain hardship situations.
The 2026 filing affects the calendar year January 1 – December 31, 2026. If you qualify, the exemption applies to the personal property tax bills for your mobile home due on June 5, 2026 and December 5, 2026.
The facts you report are measured on fixed dates: age as of December 31, 2025, ownership as of July 1, 2025, income received during calendar year 2025, bank and investment balances on December 31, 2025, and housing costs incurred and paid from January 1, 2025 through December 31, 2025. Gather these records before you start. The instructions do not give a processing time.
Documents you need
- Bank statements for checking and savings accounts that show the balances on December 31, 2025, to document assets.
- Statements for stocks, bonds, CDs, money market certificates, IRAs and similar asset accounts showing the balances on December 31, 2025.
- Statement of the cash value of life insurance policies (not the face value) on December 31, 2025.
- Real estate assessment and address for any real estate owned by you or your spouse other than your principal residence, in Newport News or elsewhere.
- Paid receipts, payment histories or cancelled checks for housing costs incurred and paid from January 1, 2025 through December 31, 2025.
- Income documents as applicable, such as W-2 statements, Schedule C, 1099-G, SSA-1099 (Box 5), 1099-R, 1099-INT or 1099-DIV, 1099-B and 1099-MISC.
- Other income evidence as applicable: railroad retirement annual benefits statement, VA documentation for non-taxable veteran's benefits, dated receipts for rental income, or a court decree for support payments.
- Federal income tax return, if you are required to file one.
- Verification of the income of relatives and non-relatives who live in the home.
- Proof of residency, if you live in a hospital, nursing home, convalescent home or other care facility.
- A separate sheet of paper with names and other required identifying information, if more than three relatives or non-relatives live in the home.
How to fill out Mobile Home Tax Exemption for the Elderly – Newport News, VA
Confirm you meet the basic tests
Check that you are a qualifying owner who is at least 65 by December 31, 2025, that you owned the mobile home as of July 1, 2025 with your name on the deed, and that you live in it. Facility residents must provide proof of residency.
Account for every owner on the deed
All owners listed on the deed must reside in the dwelling and meet the age requirement. If any owner does not, the household does not meet the test.
Complete the spouse information
If your spouse is deceased, write "deceased" and the year of death in the space provided. Spouse income and assets are reported with yours.
Add household members
List the relatives and non-relatives who live in the home. If more than three live there, give their names and the other required identifying information on a separate sheet of paper.
Report total household income
Enter exact amounts of gross income from all sources received during calendar year 2025 by you, your spouse and everyone living in the home, taxable and non-taxable. Do not include life insurance benefits or receipts from borrowing or other debt.
Report your assets
List checking, savings, stocks, bonds, CDs, IRAs and similar accounts at their December 31, 2025 balances, and the cash value of life insurance policies. List all real estate other than your principal residence, with its address.
Report your housing costs
Enter exact housing costs incurred and paid from January 1, 2025 through December 31, 2025, such as utilities, mobile home insurance, mortgage payments (other than reverse mortgages), mobile home property taxes and similar costs. They must equal or exceed 40% of household income.
Gather supporting documents
Assemble statements, tax forms, receipts, payment histories or cancelled checks that support each amount you reported, as listed under required documents.
Review, download and keep a copy
Check that every amount is exact and that no required item is missing. Download or print the completed PDF from FillingPDF, then deliver it by June 30 as described under How to submit.
How to submit Mobile Home Tax Exemption for the Elderly – Newport News, VA
The instructions print no mailing address, portal or appointment rule for the completed application. For how to return it, contact the Office of the Commissioner of the Revenue at (757) 926-8653, the number the instructions give for application assistance.
The Commissioner of the Revenue's Forms page lists these locations:
- Downtown Office / City Hall Office: 2400 Washington Ave., Newport News, VA 23607. Office and lobby hours are 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM.
- Denbigh Office: 12912 Jefferson Ave., Newport News, VA 23608.
- 24-hour dropbox: at the City Hall Office (front of the building, left of the entry doors), at the Denbigh Satellite Office (side of the building) and at City Center, 700 Town Center Dr. (dropbox only).
The office's main phone is 757-926-8752, and the State Income/Tax Relief line is 757-926-8653. Confirm with the office which channel it wants for this application, and file by June 30. Include the supporting documents and any separate sheet the instructions require. FillingPDF lets you fill out and download the PDF; submission follows the channels above.
Common mistakes to avoid
- Filing after June 30; the instructions say later applications will not be processed except in certain hardship situations.
- Entering approximate or estimated income, asset or housing-cost amounts when the instructions require exact amounts.
- Leaving out non-taxable income, such as Social Security or non-taxable veteran's benefits; all income from all sources must be reported.
- Reporting income only for yourself and your spouse and omitting relatives and non-relatives who live in the home.
- Counting food, medical, cell phone, internet or transportation costs as housing costs; the instructions exclude them.
- Counting housing costs paid outside January 1, 2025 through December 31, 2025, or without paid receipts, payment histories or cancelled checks.
- Submitting bank or investment statements that do not show the December 31, 2025 balance, or life insurance face value instead of cash value.
- Omitting other real estate owned by you or your spouse, or leaving out its address, even if the property is in another locality or state.
- Leaving the spouse space blank when the spouse is deceased; write "deceased" and the year of death.
- Assuming a denied exemption also denies solid waste fee relief; the two programs have different income guidelines and you apply separately if you do not qualify for the exemption.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Newport News mobile home tax exemption for the elderly?
It is a City of Newport News program, run by the Commissioner of the Revenue, that exempts qualifying elderly owners from personal property tax on their mobile home. The 2026 application covers January 1 – December 31, 2026 and applies to bills due June 5, 2026 and December 5, 2026.
What is the deadline for the Newport News mobile home tax exemption?
June 30 of each year. The instructions say an application filed after June 30 will not be processed, with the exception of certain hardship situations, and that you must apply every year; approval for one year does not carry over.
Who qualifies for the Newport News mobile home tax exemption?
Owners at least 65 years old by December 31, 2025, who owned the home as of July 1, 2025 with their name on the deed and live in it. Household income, combined assets and housing costs must also meet the limits in the instructions.
What is the income limit for the mobile home tax exemption in Newport News?
Total household income cannot exceed $32,150. It counts gross income from all sources received during calendar year 2025 by you, your spouse and all relatives and non-relatives living in the home, whether or not a tax return is filed.
Does the application also cover solid waste fee relief?
Yes. The city uses the same application to decide your eligibility for the solid waste fee relief program. The two programs have different income guidelines, so you can qualify for one and not the other. If you do not qualify for the exemption, apply for the fee relief separately.
What counts as housing costs on the application?
Utilities, mobile home insurance, mortgage payments other than reverse mortgages, alarm systems, landscaping, land line phone, cable TV, tree removal, mobile home property taxes and similar costs paid in 2025. Food, medical, cell phone, internet and transportation costs do not count.
Where do I turn in the mobile home tax exemption application?
The instructions give no address, so call the Office of the Commissioner of the Revenue at (757) 926-8653 to confirm. Its Forms page lists offices at 2400 Washington Ave. and 12912 Jefferson Ave. in Newport News, plus 24-hour dropboxes.
Can I fill out the mobile home tax exemption application online?
You can fill out the PDF online on FillingPDF and download or print it. FillingPDF is an independent service and does not submit the application to the city; you deliver it through the Commissioner of the Revenue's channels.
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