McMinn County, TN Property Taxes (2026)

McMinn County owners pay a median of $707 a year on a median home value of $190,400, an effective rate of 0.37%. That's the 89th-highest rate of 95 Tennessee counties with Census data, below the Tennessee county median of 0.50%.

Updated October 2026 · Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023)

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Effective tax rate

0.37%

89th highest of 95 in TN

Median annual bill

$707

~$59/month

Median home value

$190,400

Tennessee county median

0.50%

Effective rate

What a protest could save you in McMinn County

Enter the market value from your appraisal notice. We apply McMinn County's 0.37% effective rate and a 10–15% reduction, the typical range for successful protests.

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Est. annual tax
$704
Savings at 10–15% off
$70–$106
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McMinn County vs. Tennessee vs. U.S. property tax rates

McMinn County0.37%
Tennessee county median0.50%
U.S. county median0.84%

Key stat: McMinn County's effective property tax rate is 0.37%, vs. 0.50% for the median Tennessee county and 0.84% for the median U.S. county. It ranks 89th of 95 in Tennessee. Effective rate = median tax bill ÷ median home value, so it already reflects typical exemptions. (Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023))

How to appeal your property taxes in McMinn County

  1. 1

    Review your assessment notice

    Check the assessed value from the McMinn County Property Assessor. Compare it to recent sales of similar homes nearby.

  2. 2

    File your appeal before the deadline

    The McMinn County deadline is June 1 – July (reappraisal years). Missing it means waiting until the next assessment year.

  3. 3

    Gather evidence

    Recent comparable sales, photos of condition issues, repair estimates or an independent appraisal.

  4. 4

    Present your case

    Submit evidence or attend a hearing with the County Property Assessor.

  5. 5

    Get your decision

    If you win, your assessed value and bill go down. On a $707 bill, 10–15% off is $71–$106 a year.

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Property tax exemptions in Tennessee

Tennessee homeowners may qualify for exemptions that reduce taxable value. Check with the McMinn County Property Assessor for amounts.

Homestead exemption

For your primary residence. Reduces the value used to calculate your bill.

Senior / over-65

Many states add an exemption or freeze for owners 65 and older.

Disability

For homeowners with qualifying disabilities, often similar to the over-65 benefit.

Veterans

Disabled veterans may get partial or full exemptions depending on rating.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the property tax rate in McMinn County, Tennessee?
The median effective property tax rate in McMinn County is 0.37%: a median annual bill of $707 on a median home value of $190,400. That's the 89th-highest rate of 95 Tennessee counties with Census data. Your own rate depends on which city, school district and special districts you're in. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023).
How much are property taxes in McMinn County?
The median McMinn County property tax bill is $707 a year, about $59 a month, compared with a Tennessee county median of $865.
What is the deadline to appeal property taxes in McMinn County?
The deadline to appeal in McMinn County is June 1 – July (reappraisal years). Missing it means waiting until the next assessment cycle.
Is McMinn County a high property tax area?
McMinn County's 0.37% effective rate is below the Tennessee county median of 0.50% and below the U.S. county median of 0.84%. That's the 89th-highest rate of 95 Tennessee counties with Census data.
Can TaxDrop help lower my McMinn County property taxes?
TaxDrop analyzes your property against local comparable sales and helps you appeal your assessment.

Property taxes in nearby counties

Meigs County

Rate: 0.39%

Median bill: $727

Monroe County

Rate: 0.44%

Median bill: $887

Rhea County

Rate: 0.46%

Median bill: $825

Polk County

Rate: 0.56%

Median bill: $770

Bradley County

Rate: 0.51%

Median bill: $1,174

Loudon County

Rate: 0.40%

Median bill: $1,163

Roane County

Rate: 0.55%

Median bill: $1,172

Bledsoe County

Rate: 0.41%

Median bill: $671

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