Qualified buildings must be determined to be energy-efficient by a qualified licensed engineer or contractor who is not related to the applicant, as required by Section 58.1-3221.2 of the Code of Virginia. The program reduces the real estate tax by $0.15 per $100 for buildings certified as energy-efficient.

  • ​Applications are available online, at the Real Estate Assessor's Office, and at the Planning Department's Office of Permits and Inspections located at 2403 Courthouse Drive. The phone number is 757-385-4211, option 3.
  • Once completed, the application is to be submitted to the Planning Department's Office of Permits and Inspections.
  • The approved application, plus the additional required information, will be submitted to the Planning Department's Office of Permits and Inspections for review.
  • If the application is approved, the owner will then bring a copy to the Real Estate Assessor's office for processing. The Real Estate Assessor is located at the Municipal Center - 2424 Courthouse Drive, Building 18, Virginia Beach, VA 23456. The phone number is 757-385-4601.
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