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Blount County, TN property tax exemptions (2026)

The property tax breaks that are set or run locally in Blount 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 Blount County

Blount County has adopted Tennessee's local-option Tax Freeze for homeowners 65 and older (since 2007); for 2026 the income limit is $63,470 of 2025 income. No city in the county is listed with its own freeze. Apply every year at the Blount County Trustee.

Apply at
Blount County Trustee
Phone
865- 273-5900
Local breaks
Property Tax Freeze (Blount County taxes)
Tax year
2026

Where to apply in Blount County

Blount County Trustee

Phone
865- 273-5900
Address
347 Court Street, Maryville, TN 37804
Official exemptions page

Other offices

Local exemptions in Blount County

Senior freeze or deferral

Property Tax Freeze (Blount 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 $63,470.
Income limit
$63,470 for tax year 2026 (local option limit adopted by the county)
How to apply
Apply every year at the Blount 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 Blount County

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

Taxing unitTypeFreezeIncome limitSource
Blount Countycountyyes (adopted 2007)$63,470 (local option)official

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 Blount 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.

Blount County median effective rate: 0.48% (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 Blount 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 Blount 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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A first check, not a decision: only your county, city or town assessor decides. We read ages, ratings and income limits only where the official rule states them plainly; otherwise we show the rule for you to check.

Document checklist for Blount 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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Exemptions to include

Questions about property tax exemptions in Blount County

What property tax exemptions are there in Blount County?

Blount County has adopted Tennessee's local-option Tax Freeze for homeowners 65 and older (since 2007); for 2026 the income limit is $63,470 of 2025 income. No city in the county is listed with its own freeze. Apply every year at the Blount County Trustee. Local breaks here: Property Tax Freeze (Blount County taxes).

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

Blount County Trustee Phone: 865- 273-5900 Address: 347 Court Street, Maryville, TN 37804. Also: Blount 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 Blount County?

Property Tax Freeze (Blount 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 Blount County’s local breaks?

Property Tax Freeze (Blount County taxes): $63,470 for tax year 2026 (local option limit adopted by the county)

Do I have to reapply every year in Blount County?

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

Good to know in Blount County

  • The Blount County Trustee states the $63,470 limit and an April 5, 2027 deadline for the 2026 tax year.
  • The $63,470 limit is the local option limit for 2026 (state law ties it to the Social Security cost-of-living adjustment); the Comptroller's standard limit for the county would be lower.

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

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Last checked: Oct 2026.