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Tennessee property tax

Start with your county. Published tax dates and rules link to the official source.

Statewide rules

✓ Verified — Last verified October 24, 2026

Appeal process

General state Board of Equalization deadline: later of August 1 or 45 days after county-board action notice was sent.

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Who may represent homeowners

At SBOE, taxpayers may self-represent, use immediate family or authorized professionals, or receive assistance subject to the administrative judge/rules. This general statement does not authorize every assistant to act as an agent.

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Property Tax Relief

Low-income elderly/disabled homeowners and eligible disabled veterans or surviving spouses; reimbursement program, not exemption.

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Official exemption information

Official exemption information

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Counties and county equivalents

Common questions

How do property tax appeals work in Tennessee?

General state Board of Equalization deadline: later of August 1 or 45 days after county-board action notice was sent.

Who may represent a homeowner in a Tennessee property tax appeal?

At SBOE, taxpayers may self-represent, use immediate family or authorized professionals, or receive assistance subject to the administrative judge/rules. This general statement does not authorize every assistant to act as an agent.

Sources

www.comptroller.tn.gov
General deadline for appeals to the SBOE is August 1 or within forty-five days of the date that the notice of the County Board action was sent, whichever is later.

Verified October 24, 2026

www.comptroller.tn.gov
Taxpayers appealing to the State Board of Equalization may represent themselves, be represented by a member of the taxpayer's immediate family, be represented by an authorized professional, or be assisted by anyone they choose, although the degree of assistance may be regulated by the administrative judge or the rules of appeal.

Verified October 24, 2026

www.comptroller.tn.gov
Property Tax Relief

Verified October 24, 2026

www.comptroller.tn.gov
Tennessee state law provides for property tax relief for low-income elderly and disabled homeowners, as well as disabled veteran homeowners or their surviving spouses.

Verified October 24, 2026