Appealing Your Property Tax Assessment in Tennessee
Deadlines and steps to appeal a property tax assessment in Tennessee, and when property taxes are due.
Short answer: Assessments are as of January 1, and change notices should be mailed by May 20. The county board of equalization, the first level of appeal, meets starting June 1 (May 1 in Shelby County); Tennessee Comptroller, Assessment Schedule
| Appealing your assessment | Assessments are as of January 1, and change notices should be mailed by May 20. The county board of equalization, the first level of appeal, meets starting June 1 (May 1 in Shelby County); a newspaper notice lists when it convenes and the last day to appeal. A county board decision can be appealed to the State Board of Equalization by August 1 or within 45 days after the county board's notice was sent, whichever is later. March 1 of the following year is the deadline to request a reasonable cause hearing before the State Board for a late appeal. |
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| When property taxes are due | Current-year taxes are due and payable on the first Monday in October. February 28 is the last day to pay the preceding year's taxes without interest, and they become delinquent March 1. |
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FAQ
How do you appeal a property tax assessment in Tennessee?
Assessments are as of January 1, and change notices should be mailed by May 20. The county board of equalization, the first level of appeal, meets starting June 1 (May 1 in Shelby County); a newspaper notice lists when it convenes and the last day to appeal. A county board decision can be appealed to the State Board of Equalization by August 1 or within 45 days after the county board's notice was sent, whichever is later. March 1 of the following year is the deadline to request a reasonable cause hearing before the State Board for a late appeal.
When are property taxes due in Tennessee?
Current-year taxes are due and payable on the first Monday in October. February 28 is the last day to pay the preceding year's taxes without interest, and they become delinquent March 1.
General legal information, not legal advice. Laws change and local rules can differ; check the linked official source or talk to a lawyer about your situation.