Tennessee Property Tax Rates by County (2026)
Compare effective property tax rates across 95 Tennessee counties. Homeowners who believe their property is over-assessed can appeal their assessment. The deadline to appeal is June 1 – July (reappraisal years).
Effective Tax Rate
0.50%
Lower than the national median of 1.02%
Median Home Value
$186,300
Median Annual Tax Bill
$865
How Are Property Taxes Calculated in Tennessee?
Property taxes in Tennessee are based on the assessed value of your property multiplied by local tax rates set by school districts, municipalities, and other taxing authorities. The median effective tax rate across Tennessee counties is 0.50%, which is below the national median of 1.02%.
If you believe your property's assessed value is too high, you have the right to appeal the assessment.
All 95 Tennessee Counties
| County | Eff. Tax Rate | Median Home Value | Median Annual Tax Bill |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anderson County → | 0.62% | $215,800 | $1,333 |
| Bedford County → | 0.50% | $255,300 | $1,274 |
| Benton County → | 0.58% | $123,400 | $717 |
| Bledsoe County → | 0.41% | $165,400 | $671 |
| Blount County → | 0.50% | $275,700 | $1,387 |
| Bradley County → | 0.51% | $230,800 | $1,174 |
| Campbell County → | 0.38% | $169,500 | $651 |
| Cannon County → | 0.48% | $227,600 | $1,091 |
| Carroll County → | 0.66% | $122,100 | $809 |
| Carter County → | 0.53% | $157,200 | $833 |
| Cheatham County → | 0.51% | $291,400 | $1,479 |
| Chester County → | 0.54% | $155,200 | $837 |
| Claiborne County → | 0.49% | $148,000 | $728 |
| Clay County → | 0.61% | $136,900 | $841 |
| Cocke County → | 0.64% | $141,800 | $911 |
| Coffee County → | 0.61% | $227,300 | $1,378 |
| Crockett County → | 0.65% | $134,100 | $865 |
| Cumberland County → | 0.31% | $228,000 | $699 |
| Davidson County → | 0.62% | $386,600 | $2,390 |
| Decatur County → | 0.49% | $133,900 | $654 |
| DeKalb County → | 0.36% | $206,600 | $747 |
| Dickson County → | 0.50% | $272,700 | $1,369 |
| Dyer County → | 0.61% | $159,500 | $966 |
| Fayette County → | 0.35% | $316,000 | $1,092 |
| Fentress County → | 0.34% | $151,800 | $519 |
| Franklin County → | 0.56% | $215,700 | $1,218 |
| Gibson County → | 0.68% | $149,700 | $1,016 |
| Giles County → | 0.47% | $204,100 | $953 |
| Grainger County → | 0.51% | $172,000 | $871 |
| Greene County → | 0.43% | $186,400 | $803 |
| Grundy County → | 0.42% | $133,400 | $563 |
| Hamblen County → | 0.46% | $188,800 | $863 |
| Hamilton County → | 0.67% | $282,100 | $1,888 |
| Hancock County → | 0.45% | $118,000 | $533 |
| Hardeman County → | 0.65% | $116,800 | $762 |
| Hardin County → | 0.43% | $154,000 | $666 |
| Hawkins County → | 0.56% | $166,900 | $940 |
| Haywood County → | 0.71% | $119,600 | $854 |
| Henderson County → | 0.47% | $156,000 | $732 |
| Henry County → | 0.48% | $145,200 | $700 |
| Hickman County → | 0.57% | $192,000 | $1,089 |
| Houston County → | 0.57% | $150,100 | $861 |
| Humphreys County → | 0.48% | $186,900 | $895 |
| Jackson County → | 0.50% | $135,200 | $671 |
| Jefferson County → | 0.47% | $210,000 | $990 |
| Johnson County → | 0.38% | $175,500 | $673 |
| Knox County → | 0.48% | $279,700 | $1,332 |
| Lake County → | 0.71% | $107,000 | $758 |
| Lauderdale County → | 0.66% | $122,100 | $808 |
| Lawrence County → | 0.53% | $176,700 | $940 |
| Lewis County → | 0.50% | $157,800 | $795 |
| Lincoln County → | 0.47% | $209,100 | $991 |
| Loudon County → | 0.40% | $292,600 | $1,163 |
| Macon County → | 0.41% | $211,200 | $858 |
| Madison County → | 0.61% | $189,700 | $1,161 |
| Marion County → | 0.44% | $173,600 | $771 |
| Marshall County → | 0.54% | $246,100 | $1,334 |
| Maury County → | 0.48% | $307,500 | $1,476 |
| McMinn County → | 0.37% | $190,400 | $707 |
| McNairy County → | 0.39% | $151,100 | $589 |
| Meigs County → | 0.39% | $185,500 | $727 |
| Monroe County → | 0.44% | $199,700 | $887 |
| Montgomery County → | 0.67% | $248,300 | $1,671 |
| Moore County → | 0.48% | $259,300 | $1,252 |
| Morgan County → | 0.58% | $144,000 | $837 |
| Obion County → | 0.57% | $122,700 | $697 |
| Overton County → | 0.39% | $171,700 | $676 |
| Perry County → | 0.58% | $113,800 | $660 |
| Pickett County → | 0.37% | $162,200 | $606 |
| Polk County → | 0.56% | $136,400 | $770 |
| Putnam County → | 0.53% | $246,800 | $1,299 |
| Rhea County → | 0.46% | $178,500 | $825 |
| Roane County → | 0.55% | $212,300 | $1,172 |
| Robertson County → | 0.52% | $296,700 | $1,547 |
| Rutherford County → | 0.51% | $346,400 | $1,757 |
| Scott County → | 0.53% | $116,800 | $616 |
| Sequatchie County → | 0.45% | $217,800 | $986 |
| Sevier County → | 0.31% | $259,500 | $815 |
| Shelby County → | 1.03% | $229,700 | $2,376 |
| Smith County → | 0.47% | $224,500 | $1,047 |
| Stewart County → | 0.52% | $182,700 | $951 |
| Sullivan County → | 0.63% | $190,800 | $1,205 |
| Sumner County → | 0.53% | $364,000 | $1,944 |
| Tipton County → | 0.53% | $220,100 | $1,158 |
| Trousdale County → | 0.42% | $284,100 | $1,200 |
| Unicoi County → | 0.57% | $168,200 | $960 |
| Union County → | 0.39% | $186,300 | $720 |
| Van Buren County → | 0.40% | $149,200 | $596 |
| Warren County → | 0.45% | $173,900 | $777 |
| Washington County → | 0.55% | $231,700 | $1,278 |
| Wayne County → | 0.54% | $126,600 | $683 |
| Weakley County → | 0.54% | $136,300 | $737 |
| White County → | 0.43% | $190,200 | $809 |
| Williamson County → | 0.43% | $673,700 | $2,891 |
| Wilson County → | 0.44% | $397,000 | $1,743 |
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Key Highlights
Highest Tax Rate
1.03%
Shelby County
Lowest Tax Rate
0.31%
Sevier County
Highest Tax Bill
$2,891
Williamson County
Lowest Tax Bill
$519
Fentress County
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- Review your annual assessment notice from your local assessor.
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- Gather evidence: recent comparable sales, photos of property condition issues, and any independent appraisals.
- Attend a hearing or submit your evidence for review.
- Receive a decision on your assessed value.
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