Property-tax appeals in Tennessee
Deadlines, evidence, and a packet you file yourself — for homes, multifamily, and commercial property in Tennessee.
State rules verified from public sources| Deadline rule | File a complaint with the County Board of Equalization, which convenes June 1 each year (May 1 in Shelby County); the filing deadline is the date stated on the change-of-assessment notice (Tenn. Code Ann. 67-5-508) — typically mid-June in a reappraisal year. Missing the county board makes the assessment final (reasonable-cause relief at the State Board is narrow). |
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| First hearing body | County Board of Equalization (67-5-1407); then the State Board of Equalization by the later of August 1 of the tax year or 45 days after notice of the county board action was sent (67-5-1412(e)); then judicial review in chancery/circuit court within 60 days of the State Board final order (67-5-1511). |
| Who may represent you | The owner or an authorized agent may appear before the County Board (Tenn. Code Ann. 67-5-1407, per county notices). |
Change notices are mailed by May 20 (state assessment schedule). Counties revalue on 4-, 5- or 6-year cycles (67-5-1601), so most value movement — and most appeal volume — lands in the county reappraisal year. Residential property is assessed at 25% of appraised value (67-5-801). An informal assessor review is commonly offered but does not extend the board deadline.
What wins in Tennessee
Homes are argued on comparable sales and uniformity. Income property is argued on the income approach — rent roll, expenses, and a supported cap rate. The packet builds the argument that matches your property type, with your evidence organised as exhibits.
Segments: Residential · Multifamily · Commercial · Pricing
Largest counties in Tennessee
Shelby County · Davidson County · Knox County · Hamilton County · Rutherford County · Williamson County · Montgomery County · Sumner County · Wilson County · Sullivan County · Blount County · Washington County · Bradley County · Maury County · Madison County · Sevier County · Putnam County · Anderson County · Robertson County · Greene County · Hamblen County · Cumberland County · Tipton County · Loudon County
General information from public sources, not legal advice. Software, not representation. FairAppealPacket is not a law firm, a licensed appraiser, or a licensed property-tax consultant. We do not file, appear, or negotiate for you. You review, sign, and file your own appeal. No result is guaranteed.
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