Tennessee property tax calculator
Estimate your Tennessee property tax by county. The statewide average effective rate is 0.52%, #42 of 51 among states and DC. Pick your county below for a closer number.
Pick your state and county and enter your home value. Your estimate shows up here.
An estimate, not a tax bill. Effective rates are county medians of taxes paid divided by home value (Tax Foundation 2025, ACS 2020-2024). Your bill depends on your exemptions, school district and local levies.
Tennessee property tax rates by county
Effective rate = median property tax paid divided by median home value, owner-occupied homes. Counties with a link have a Grove Hopper appeal guide with the deadline and forms.
| County | Rate | Median tax | Median home |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anderson County | 0.58% | $1,289 | $239,400 |
| Bedford County | 0.54% | $1,345 | $281,200 |
| Benton County | 0.42% | $738 | $153,600 |
| Bledsoe County | 0.44% | $688 | $189,400 |
| Blount County | 0.48% | $1,453 | $320,500 |
| Bradley County | 0.44% | $1,187 | $261,900 |
| Campbell County | 0.36% | $691 | $186,500 |
| Cannon County | 0.41% | $1,073 | $252,000 |
| Carroll County | 0.50% | $821 | $142,400 |
| Carter County | 0.49% | $864 | $168,200 |
| Cheatham County | 0.48% | $1,582 | $338,700 |
| Chester County | 0.51% | $856 | $164,400 |
| Claiborne County | 0.43% | $777 | $159,900 |
| Clay County | 0.42% | $769 | $136,400 |
| Cocke County | 0.49% | $898 | $158,100 |
| Coffee County | 0.55% | $1,407 | $246,800 |
| Crockett County | 0.54% | $930 | $158,900 |
| Cumberland County | 0.29% | $730 | $250,500 |
| Davidson County | 0.57% | $2,506 | $417,400 |
| Decatur County | 0.41% | $644 | $139,600 |
| DeKalb County | 0.34% | $824 | $235,500 |
| Dickson County | 0.44% | $1,431 | $306,400 |
| Dyer County | 0.56% | $1,047 | $166,400 |
| Fayette County | 0.33% | $1,140 | $340,800 |
| Fentress County | 0.27% | $535 | $168,200 |
| Franklin County | 0.48% | $1,246 | $236,900 |
| Gibson County | 0.61% | $1,039 | $156,900 |
| Giles County | 0.45% | $989 | $234,300 |
| Grainger County | 0.41% | $901 | $189,200 |
| Greene County | 0.42% | $890 | $207,500 |
| Grundy County | 0.43% | $586 | $154,000 |
| Hamblen County | 0.37% | $862 | $210,900 |
| Hamilton County | 0.62% | $1,925 | $312,800 |
| Hancock County | 0.42% | $599 | $134,500 |
| Hardeman County | 0.58% | $764 | $121,700 |
| Hardin County | 0.43% | $658 | $160,400 |
| Hawkins County | 0.53% | $956 | $176,300 |
| Haywood County | 0.60% | $952 | $152,400 |
| Henderson County | 0.37% | $794 | $164,800 |
| Henry County | 0.38% | $705 | $160,200 |
| Hickman County | 0.42% | $1,038 | $224,100 |
| Houston County | 0.52% | $929 | $172,700 |
| Humphreys County | 0.41% | $921 | $193,400 |
| Jackson County | 0.38% | $710 | $155,500 |
| Jefferson County | 0.40% | $978 | $229,300 |
| Johnson County | 0.34% | $710 | $178,600 |
| Knox County | 0.44% | $1,367 | $320,900 |
| Lake County | 0.72% | $653 | $97,900 |
| Lauderdale County | 0.67% | $844 | $143,200 |
| Lawrence County | 0.47% | $1,021 | $194,400 |
| Lewis County | 0.32% | $824 | $173,400 |
| Lincoln County | 0.41% | $1,038 | $229,700 |
| Loudon County | 0.34% | $1,162 | $348,000 |
| Macon County | 0.25% | $874 | $225,700 |
| Madison County | 0.60% | $1,185 | $211,800 |
| Marion County | 0.39% | $833 | $195,200 |
| Marshall County | 0.43% | $1,346 | $279,800 |
| Maury County | 0.43% | $1,588 | $355,700 |
| McMinn County | 0.32% | $748 | $211,800 |
| McNairy County | 0.38% | $619 | $161,800 |
| Meigs County | 0.85% | $693 | $180,000 |
| Monroe County | 0.39% | $934 | $227,500 |
| Montgomery County | 0.61% | $1,697 | $280,200 |
| Moore County | 0.42% | $1,288 | $285,300 |
| Morgan County | 0.41% | $871 | $166,300 |
| Obion County | 0.49% | $690 | $133,600 |
| Overton County | 0.36% | $669 | $173,200 |
| Perry County | 0.50% | $675 | $126,900 |
| Pickett County | 0.12% | $728 | $178,500 |
| Polk County | 0.45% | $856 | $169,900 |
| Putnam County | 0.48% | $1,363 | $282,500 |
| Rhea County | 0.52% | $894 | $206,000 |
| Roane County | 0.55% | $1,223 | $232,900 |
| Robertson County | 0.44% | $1,577 | $335,000 |
| Rutherford County | 0.48% | $1,839 | $382,600 |
| Scott County | 0.41% | $632 | $124,900 |
| Sequatchie County | 0.41% | $1,051 | $232,600 |
| Sevier County | 0.31% | $824 | $299,000 |
| Shelby County | 0.97% | $2,429 | $249,100 |
| Smith County | 0.43% | $1,136 | $243,800 |
| Stewart County | 0.43% | $939 | $204,700 |
| Sullivan County | 0.59% | $1,234 | $213,300 |
| Sumner County | 0.46% | $1,987 | $393,100 |
| Tipton County | 0.56% | $1,211 | $240,600 |
| Trousdale County | 0.38% | $1,166 | $337,600 |
| Unicoi County | 0.49% | $994 | $189,600 |
| Union County | 0.27% | $752 | $204,000 |
| Van Buren County | 0.44% | $693 | $159,200 |
| Warren County | 0.43% | $805 | $192,900 |
| Washington County | 0.56% | $1,302 | $249,000 |
| Wayne County | 0.39% | $635 | $130,700 |
| Weakley County | 0.44% | $729 | $151,200 |
| White County | 0.44% | $838 | $207,200 |
| Williamson County | 0.37% | $3,004 | $751,900 |
| Wilson County | 0.42% | $1,787 | $428,000 |
Tennessee property tax FAQs
What is the average property tax rate in Tennessee?
Tennessee's average effective property tax rate is 0.52% of home value, which ranks #42 of 51 among the states and DC (#1 is highest). Source: Tax Foundation 2025 (ACS 2020-2024 median taxes paid / median home value).
How much is property tax on a $400,000 home in Tennessee?
At the Tennessee average of 0.52%, about $2,080 a year. By county it ranges from about $480 in Pickett County (0.12%) to about $3,880 in Shelby County (0.97%).
Which Tennessee county has the highest property tax rate?
Shelby County has the highest average effective rate in the dataset at 0.97%. Pickett County has the lowest at 0.12%. Source: Tax Foundation 2025 (ACS 2020-2024 median taxes paid / median home value).
How can I lower my Tennessee property tax bill?
The main lever is your assessed value. If it is higher than what similar nearby homes sell for, you can appeal it, and also check whether you qualify for exemptions. Appeals are filed by the homeowner with the county or local board, and deadlines vary by county.
Appealing in Tennessee? See the Tennessee county appeal guides →
Source: Tax Foundation 2025 (ACS 2020-2024 median taxes paid / median home value), taxfoundation.org. Estimates are not tax bills. Grove Hopper is a research tool with reminders and document preparation, not attorneys, accountants or a tax firm.