Information only. Homestead Exemption Finder is not a government agency or tax adviser. Exemptions are granted by your county or local assessor, so confirm the rules and deadline with them.
The main statewide homestead exemption or property tax relief program for Tennessee homeowners, summarized from the official state source with the date we last checked it.
Property Tax Relief Program
Tennessee Comptroller of the Treasury
SeniorsDisabilityVeteransIncome-based
What it does
Reimburses part or all of the property taxes paid on your home.
Who qualifies
Low-income elderly and disabled homeowners, plus disabled veterans and their surviving spouses.
How to apply
Apply through your county trustee or city collecting official.
Confirm the home is your primary residence and that you owned and lived in it by the qualifying date your county uses.
Find your local office. Apply through your county trustee or city collecting official.
Gather proof: usually a deed or closing statement, a driver's license or state ID at the property address, and (for senior, disability or veteran relief) proof of age, disability rating or income.
File and keep a copy. Filing is free.
Check your next tax bill or assessment notice to confirm the exemption appears.