Tennessee Property Tax Exemptions
Every verified statewide exemption in Tennessee, with eligibility cited to statute and estimated savings. Local-option programs your county or city may add are out of scope — confirm those with your assessor.
Data as of July 2026.
Programs at a glance
| Program | For | Mechanism | Benefit | Scope | Deadline |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Property Tax Freeze Program | Senior (65+) Exemption | Assessment freeze | Assessment freeze | Varies | 35 days after the delinquency date; apply through the county trustee/city collecting official in a participating jurisdiction. |
| Property Tax Relief for Elderly Low-Income Homeowners | Senior (65+) Exemption | Value reduction | $33,600 | All taxes | 35 days after the delinquency date of the property tax bill; taxes must also be paid by that date. |
| Property Tax Relief for Disabled Veteran Homeowners | Disabled Veteran Exemption | Value reduction | $175,000 | All taxes | 35 days after the delinquency date of the property tax bill; taxes must also be paid by that date. |
| Property Tax Relief for Disabled Homeowners | Disabled Person Exemption | Value reduction | $33,600 | All taxes | 35 days after the delinquency date of the property tax bill; taxes must also be paid by that date. |
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Informational only — not legal or tax advice. Exemption rules and amounts are summarized from official statutes and state tax-agency sources as of each program's verified date and can change by legislative session. Dollar figures are estimates derived from Census ACS county tax data, not actual bills. Confirm your eligibility and current amounts with your county assessor before relying on anything here.