Tennessee Property Tax Relief

How it works

Tennessee says this is a state-funded property tax relief program authorized by the General Assembly. It pays part or all of a qualifying homeowner’s paid property taxes; it is not a tax exemption. Homeowners still get their tax bills and must pay them, then use a relief voucher before the deadline when paying any remaining balance.

What the money covers

The source describes relief tied to property taxes on a primary residence. It does not describe home-hardening repairs, mitigation work, or disaster-proofing improvements.

Amounts and matching

The amount varies based on the property assessment, county or city tax rate, and county appraisal ratio. The state says more than 100,000 people receive benefits each year and the program is funded at more than $41 million annually. No single maximum benefit is stated on the page.

How to apply

Applications are obtained from the local county trustee’s office or city collecting official’s office. The Tax Relief section processes the applications and determines eligibility.

Timing and deadlines

The page says processing time varies with workload and does not give a specific turnaround time. Approved homeowners receive a property tax relief voucher with their property tax bill(s) and must present it before the deadline date along with payment of any balance due.