Senior and disability tax relief
Who may qualify
Qualifying homeowners age 65 or older and disabled citizens; age, income and residency rules apply.
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Shelby County property tax due dates 2026
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Due date passed
Annual county taxes become payable: (statutory)
This is the latest published date on file. Confirm your account status with the county.
Not tax or legal advice; confirm with your county. Dates are shown as published by the source.
Installment timeline
- Annual county taxes become payable
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Assessment notice
Assessment changes should be mailed by May 20.Official source. Statutory. Verified .
Only announced dates are included, with a reminder seven days before. Re-download after dates change.
How to pay
Late payments and penalties
Interest is 1.5% of base tax each month beginning March 1; additional interest is assessed on the first of each month.
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Assessment appeals
Informal reviews close at the end of May. Formal Board of Equalization filing typically closes the last working day of June; confirm the current deadline with the board.
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Exemptions
Disabled veteran tax relief
Who may qualify
Qualifying disabled veterans and surviving spouses; the program has no income limit for these applicants.
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Senior property tax freeze
Who may qualify
Owners age 65 or older who live in a Shelby County home as their primary residence and meet the household income limit.
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County offices
Shelby County Trustee
collector
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Shelby County Assessor of Property
assessor
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County notes
The Trustee states the annual payment deadline is the last day of February following the tax year. Check the collector for any weekend adjustment.
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Common questions
When is property tax due in Shelby County?
Annual county taxes become payable: October 5, 2026 (statutory).
Where can I pay Shelby County property tax?
Use the official payment portal: https://payments.shelbycountytrustee.com/. Credit card, E-check
What happens if my Shelby County payment is late?
Interest is 1.5% of base tax each month beginning March 1; additional interest is assessed on the first of each month.
Sources and verification
https://www.shelbycountytrustee.com/208/Calculate-Taxes
The 2026 tax rate in Shelby County is $2.702382 per $100 of assessed value for ALL Shelby County property owners.
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https://www.comptroller.tn.gov/office-functions/pa/property-taxes/assessment-schedule.html
Current year's taxes become due and payable on the first Monday in October.
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https://www.comptroller.tn.gov/office-functions/pa/property-taxes/assessment-schedule.html
May 20 Assessments should be complete and change notices mailed.
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https://www.shelbycountytrustee.com/125/Payment-Deadlines-Mailing-Payments
Interest of 1.5% of base tax will be added to any unpaid balance on March 1st after the February payment deadline. Interest will continue to accrue on the first day of each subsequent month until taxes are paid in full.
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https://www.shelbycountytrustee.com/125/Payment-Deadlines-Mailing-Payments
The deadline to pay taxes is the last day in February of the following calendar year.
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https://www.shelbycountytrustee.com/88/Payment-Information
Credit card and E-check payments are secured by encrypted transmission.
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https://www.shelbycountytrustee.com/88/Payment-Information
There is a $1.50 fee for payment by E-check. (Checks on credit card accounts cannot be processed as E-check.) Credit Cards Taxes paid by credit card will be considered paid on the date and time authorization is approved. Once your payment has been authorized, it will be posted to our system immediately. There is a 2.6% convenience fee for paying taxes by credit card or debit card. These fees are not retained by the Shelby County Trustee.
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https://assessormelvinburgess.com/appeals-process
The deadline to request an Informal Review with the Assessor's Office for the current tax year ends on the last day of May. The deadline to submit an appeal for real and personal property to the Shelby County Board of Equalization typically ends the last working day of June. Please check the SCBoE website for confirmation.
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https://www.shelbycountytrustee.com/106/Tax-Relief
The Shelby County Trustee administers a state funded Tax Relief Program to help taxpayers 65 or older, disabled citizens, and veterans pay their property taxes.
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https://www.shelbycountytrustee.com/106/Tax-Relief
There is no income limit for disabled veterans, widow(er)s of a disabled veteran, or the spouse of a soldier killed in action.
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https://www.shelbycountytrustee.com/142/Do-I-Qualify-for-Tax-Freeze
Are you 65 or older? Do you own and live in a home in Shelby County that is your primary residence? Is the total income for you, your spouse, and all parties listed on your property deed less than $63,470 for 2025?
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Estimate a bill and check your assessment
Census survey estimates, 2020–2024. These county medians describe a survey population; they do not establish your home’s correct assessment.
- Median home value
- $249,100
- Median annual taxes paid
- $2,429
- Estimated effective rate
- 0.98%
Census home values, Census taxes paid. Last verified 2026-10-24. Rate = median taxes ÷ median home value. Displayed rates are rounded; calculations use the unrounded ratio.
Appeal timing and filing
Informal reviews close at the end of May. Formal Board of Equalization filing typically closes the last working day of June; confirm the current deadline with the board.
How to file: Shelby County Board of Equalization.
State guidance: General state Board of Equalization deadline: later of August 1 or 45 days after county-board action notice was sent.
Official appeal information and filing instructions
Appeal sources and verification
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No savings are promised. Not tax or legal advice; confirm with your county. Estimate methodology and limitations.
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