Tennessee · Bledsoe County · Local exemptions · Updated Oct 2026

Bledsoe County, TN property tax exemptions (2026)

The property tax breaks that are set or run locally in Bledsoe County, on top of Tennessee’s statewide rules: what each is worth here, who qualifies, where to apply and the deadline.

What is different in Bledsoe County

Bledsoe County has adopted Tennessee's local-option Tax Freeze for homeowners 65 and older (since 2011); for 2026 the income limit is $38,470 of 2025 income. No city in the county is listed with its own freeze. Apply every year at the Bledsoe County Trustee.

Apply at
Bledsoe County Trustee
Phone
423-447-2369
Local breaks
Property Tax Freeze (Bledsoe County taxes)
Tax year
2026

Where to apply in Bledsoe County

Bledsoe County Trustee

Phone
423-447-2369
Address
PO Box 335, Pikeville, TN 37367
Official exemptions page

Other offices

  • Bledsoe County Assessor of Property – sets the assessed value (appeals, ownership records)
  • TN Comptroller, Property Tax Relief – state program: Tax Relief for elderly, disabled and disabled veteran homeowners

Local exemptions in Bledsoe County

Senior freeze or deferral

Property Tax Freeze (Bledsoe County taxes)

Freezes the county property tax on your home at the amount owed in the first year you qualify; it can go down but not up while you requalify each year (improvements raise the base).

Set by
county
Tax year
2026
Who qualifies
Owner-occupant 65 or older by December 31, 2026, with combined 2025 income (you, your spouse and all owners on the deed) at or below $38,470.
Income limit
$38,470 for tax year 2026 (standard limit set by the Comptroller for the county)
How to apply
Apply every year at the Bledsoe County Trustee with proof of age, ownership and 2025 income (federal tax return, or income documents/affidavit if you do not file).
Deadline
35 days after the tax delinquency date (for 2026 county taxes, usually April 5, 2027); own and live in the home through that date.
Renewal
Every year.

Source: official page

Amounts by taxing unit in Bledsoe County

Each school district, city or other taxing unit can set its own amount. Find the ones on your tax bill.

Taxing unitTypeFreezeIncome limitSource
Bledsoe Countycountyyes (adopted 2011)$38,470official

State exemptions that also apply here

These breaks come from Tennessee law. Their full rules, forms and deadlines are on the Tennessee page.

All Tennessee property tax exemptions

By group in Tennessee: Seniors · Veterans · Disability · Surviving spouses

Savings estimate for Bledsoe County

Roughly what an exemption could save you a year: the value it takes off, times your tax rate.

Filled in when the exemption is a fixed dollar amount. You can change it.

Bledsoe County median effective rate: 0.44% (taxes paid as a share of home value). Use your own rate if you know it.

Enter a value and a tax rateChoose an exemption or type the value it takes off.

Median effective rate in Bledsoe County: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey, 2020–2024 5-year estimates, county figures as published by Tax Foundation. It is a county-wide middle value; rates differ by town and school district.

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Eligibility finder for Bledsoe County

Answer a few questions to see which property tax breaks may fit you. Nothing you type here is sent anywhere.

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Document checklist for Bledsoe County

Pick the breaks you plan to apply for. You get a checklist of forms, documents, steps and deadlines to print or keep on your phone.

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Questions about property tax exemptions in Bledsoe County

What property tax exemptions are there in Bledsoe County?

Bledsoe County has adopted Tennessee's local-option Tax Freeze for homeowners 65 and older (since 2011); for 2026 the income limit is $38,470 of 2025 income. No city in the county is listed with its own freeze. Apply every year at the Bledsoe County Trustee. Local breaks here: Property Tax Freeze (Bledsoe County taxes).

Where do I apply for a property tax exemption in Bledsoe County?

Bledsoe County Trustee Phone: 423-447-2369 Address: PO Box 335, Pikeville, TN 37367. Also: Bledsoe County Assessor of Property, which sets the assessed value (appeals, ownership records). Also: TN Comptroller, Property Tax Relief, which state program: Tax Relief for elderly, disabled and disabled veteran homeowners.

When is the deadline to apply in Bledsoe County?

Property Tax Freeze (Bledsoe County taxes): 35 days after the tax delinquency date (for 2026 county taxes, usually April 5, 2027); own and live in the home through that date.

Is there an income limit for Bledsoe County’s local breaks?

Property Tax Freeze (Bledsoe County taxes): $38,470 for tax year 2026 (standard limit set by the Comptroller for the county)

Do I have to reapply every year in Bledsoe County?

Property Tax Freeze (Bledsoe County taxes): Every year.

Think your assessed value is too high? See how to appeal in Bledsoe County.

Sources

Last checked: Oct 2026.