When is the Tennessee property tax appeal deadline?

Tennessee homeowners must file with the County Board of Equalization (CBOE) by June 1 or the date listed on the notice of valuation, whichever is later. The CBOE typically meets for two to four weeks beginning the first Monday in June.

What is the difference between CBOE and SBOE in Tennessee?

CBOE is the local County Board of Equalization, the first step. SBOE is the Tennessee State Board of Equalization, the appeal route after CBOE. You must file with CBOE first to be eligible for SBOE review. SBOE appeals go through an Administrative Law Judge hearing.

How much can I save appealing Tennessee property tax?

Tennessee's effective property tax rate is moderate (around 0.64%), so dollar savings are smaller than in Illinois or Texas. Typical successful appeals save $700 to $2,300 per year, which can compound significantly across the reassessment cycle.

How often are Tennessee properties reappraised?

Tennessee counties reappraise on a 4-, 5-, or 6-year cycle depending on the county. Shelby and Davidson counties reappraise every 4 years. The reappraisal year is the most important time to file an appeal because your new assessed value locks in for the entire cycle.

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Tennessee Property Tax Guide

Appeal and Lower Your Tennessee Property Tax.

Tennessee's effective property tax rate is well below the national average, but homeowners in fast growing counties like Davidson (Nashville), Williamson, and Shelby have seen assessed values jump sharply with each reappraisal. The good news: Tennessee makes appealing straightforward. Most homeowners simply do not know the June 1 deadline exists.

Effective Rate

0.64%

Below national average

Avg Home Value

$305k

Statewide median, 2026

Avg Annual Tax

$1,950

Per TN homeowner

Typical Savings

$700 to $2,300

Successful appeal

How the Tennessee Appeal Process Works

Review your notice of valuation from the county assessor (usually mid May in reappraisal years).
Informal review with the assessor's office, often resolves smaller corrections without a formal appeal.
File with the County Board of Equalization (CBOE) by June 1 or the deadline on your notice.
CBOE hearing, informal, 10 to 15 minutes, present comparable sales.
Appeal to the State Board of Equalization (SBOE) within 45 days of the CBOE decision if denied.

Major Tennessee Counties, Where to File

Davidson County (Nashville): padctn.org. CBOE typically meets first Monday in June.
Shelby County (Memphis): assessormelvinburgess.com. CBOE informal review available online.
Knox County (Knoxville): knoxcounty.org/property. CBOE meets first week of June.
Hamilton County (Chattanooga): assessor.hamiltontn.gov.
Williamson County: williamsonpropertyassessor.com. Among the hottest reappraisal markets in the country.
Rutherford County: rutherfordcountytn.gov/assessor.

Reappraisal year matters most. Tennessee locks your assessed value for the full cycle (4 to 6 years) unless you appeal. Filing in the reappraisal year is far more valuable than filing in an intermediate year, the savings compound.

When You Probably Qualify for a Reduction

Your assessed value jumped 20%+ in the latest reappraisal
Comparable homes on your street have sold for less than your appraisal
Your home has unrepaired damage or deferred maintenance
Your record card has an error (wrong square footage, acreage, bedrooms, etc.)
You purchased your home below the appraisal district's value

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Tennessee Property Tax Appeal FAQ

Will appealing raise my assessment?

No. Tennessee appeals can only reduce your assessed value or leave it unchanged.

Do I need to attend the hearing in person?

Most Tennessee counties accept written evidence and allow phone hearings. In person tends to be stronger but is not required.

What if my reappraisal year already passed?

You can still file in an intermediate year based on new evidence (damage, market decline, record card error). Appeals succeed outside reappraisal years, but it is harder to win without fresh evidence.

Does an appeal affect my greenbelt or other exemptions?

No. Greenbelt, disability, elderly, and veteran exemptions are separate from the assessment appeal process and are unaffected by filing.

Appeal and Lower Your Tennessee Property Tax.

How the Tennessee Appeal Process Works

Major Tennessee Counties, Where to File

When You Probably Qualify for a Reduction

Get a Tennessee Appeal Report in 48 Hours

Tennessee Property Tax Appeal FAQ

Will appealing raise my assessment?

Do I need to attend the hearing in person?

What if my reappraisal year already passed?

Does an appeal affect my greenbelt or other exemptions?

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