TennesseeTN
Effective tax rate
0.45%
Median home value
$332,600
Median annual tax
$1,497
National rank
#49
Counties
95
Counties in Tennessee
Perry County
0.75%Median value: $448,542
Humphreys County
0.75%Median value: $279,000
Houston County
0.75%Median value: $375,537
Stewart County
0.75%Median value: $205,995
Dickson County
0.75%Median value: $302,533
Coffee County
0.74%Median value: $450,946
Franklin County
0.74%Median value: $281,403
Lincoln County
0.74%Median value: $377,941
Moore County
0.74%Median value: $208,399
Bedford County
0.74%Median value: $304,937
Marshall County
0.74%Median value: $401,475
Giles County
0.74%Median value: $231,933
Lawrence County
0.74%Median value: $328,470
Wayne County
0.74%Median value: $425,008
Lewis County
0.74%Median value: $255,466
Hickman County
0.74%Median value: $352,004
Putnam County
0.73%Median value: $453,349
White County
0.73%Median value: $283,807
Warren County
0.73%Median value: $380,345
Van Buren County
0.73%Median value: $210,803
Grundy County
0.73%Median value: $307,341
Sequatchie County
0.73%Median value: $403,879
Bledsoe County
0.73%Median value: $234,336
Rhea County
0.73%Median value: $330,874
Meigs County
0.73%Median value: $427,412
Polk County
0.73%Median value: $257,870
Cannon County
0.73%Median value: $354,408
Hawkins County
0.72%Median value: $286,211
Jefferson County
0.72%Median value: $382,749
Claiborne County
0.72%Median value: $213,207
Cocke County
0.72%Median value: $309,745
Campbell County
0.72%Median value: $406,282
Scott County
0.72%Median value: $236,740
Morgan County
0.72%Median value: $333,278
Cumberland County
0.72%Median value: $429,816
Fentress County
0.72%Median value: $260,274
Overton County
0.72%Median value: $356,812
Maury County
0.71%Median value: $288,615
Putnam County
0.71%Median value: $385,153
Robertson County
0.71%Median value: $215,611
Tipton County
0.71%Median value: $312,149
Greene County
0.71%Median value: $408,686
Carter County
0.71%Median value: $239,144
Hamblen County
0.71%Median value: $335,682
Loudon County
0.71%Median value: $432,220
Roane County
0.71%Median value: $262,678
McMinn County
0.71%Median value: $359,215
Monroe County
0.71%Median value: $455,753
Rutherford County
0.70%Median value: $291,019
Williamson County
0.70%Median value: $387,557
Sumner County
0.70%Median value: $218,015
Montgomery County
0.70%Median value: $314,552
Wilson County
0.70%Median value: $411,090
Blount County
0.70%Median value: $241,548
Sullivan County
0.70%Median value: $338,086
Washington County
0.70%Median value: $434,624
Sevier County
0.70%Median value: $265,082
Anderson County
0.70%Median value: $361,619
Bradley County
0.70%Median value: $458,157
Davidson County
0.69%Median value: $437,028
Shelby County
0.69%Median value: $267,485
Knox County
0.69%Median value: $364,023
Hamilton County
0.69%Median value: $460,561
Grainger County
0.18%Median value: $344,792
Union County
0.18%Median value: $441,330
Hancock County
0.18%Median value: $271,788
Johnson County
0.18%Median value: $368,326
Sevier County
0.18%Median value: $464,864
Hardin County
0.17%Median value: $347,196
McNairy County
0.17%Median value: $443,734
Hardeman County
0.17%Median value: $274,192
Fayette County
0.17%Median value: $370,730
Haywood County
0.17%Median value: $201,188
Lauderdale County
0.17%Median value: $297,725
Crockett County
0.17%Median value: $394,263
Gibson County
0.17%Median value: $224,721
Dyer County
0.17%Median value: $321,259
Lake County
0.17%Median value: $417,797
Unicoi County
0.17%Median value: $248,255
Clay County
0.16%Median value: $446,138
Pickett County
0.16%Median value: $276,596
Obion County
0.16%Median value: $373,134
Weakley County
0.16%Median value: $203,591
Henry County
0.16%Median value: $300,129
Carroll County
0.16%Median value: $396,667
Benton County
0.16%Median value: $227,125
Decatur County
0.16%Median value: $323,663
Henderson County
0.16%Median value: $420,201
Chester County
0.16%Median value: $250,658
Cheatham County
0.15%Median value: $399,071
Macon County
0.15%Median value: $229,529
Trousdale County
0.15%Median value: $326,067
Smith County
0.15%Median value: $422,604
DeKalb County
0.15%Median value: $253,062
Jackson County
0.15%Median value: $349,600
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Tennessee has an effective property tax rate of 0.45%, ranking #49 highest in the nation. The median home value is $332,600, and the median annual property tax payment is $1,497.
Property taxes in Tennessee are below the national median rate of 1.02%. This lower rate can make homeownership more affordable compared to many other states.
Property tax exemptions in Tennessee
Tennessee offers several property tax exemptions to eligible homeowners. Common exemptions include homestead exemptions for primary residences, senior citizen exemptions for residents over 65, veteran exemptions for military service members, and disability exemptions. Contact your county assessor's office for specific eligibility requirements and application deadlines.
Frequently asked questions
What is the property tax rate in Tennessee?
Tennessee has an effective property tax rate of 0.45%, ranking #49 highest in the nation. The median annual property tax payment is $1,497 on a $332,600 home.
How does Tennessee property tax compare to the national average?
The national median effective property tax rate is 1.02%. Tennessee's rate of 0.45% is below the national median of 1.02%, meaning homeowners in Tennessee pay less relative to their home values.
Which county in Tennessee has the highest property tax?
Perry County has the highest effective property tax rate in Tennessee at 0.75%.
Which county in Tennessee has the lowest property tax?
Jackson County has the lowest effective property tax rate in Tennessee at 0.15%.
What property tax exemptions are available in Tennessee?
Tennessee offers several property tax exemptions including homestead exemptions for primary residences, senior citizen exemptions for residents over 65, veteran exemptions for military service members, and disability exemptions. Contact your county assessor's office for specific eligibility requirements.