Tennessee · Campbell County · Local exemptions · Updated Oct 2026
Campbell County, TN property tax exemptions (2026)
The property tax breaks that are set or run locally in Campbell 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 Campbell County
Campbell County has adopted Tennessee's local-option Tax Freeze for homeowners 65 and older (since 2008); 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 Campbell County Trustee.
- Apply at
- Campbell County Trustee
- Phone
- 423-562-5185
- Local breaks
- Property Tax Freeze (Campbell County taxes)
- Tax year
- 2026
Where to apply in Campbell County
Campbell County Trustee
- Address
- PO Box 72, Jacksboro, TN 37757
Other offices
Local exemptions in Campbell County
Senior freeze or deferralProperty Tax Freeze (Campbell 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 Campbell 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 Campbell County
Each school district, city or other taxing unit can set its own amount. Find the ones on your tax bill.
| Taxing unit | Type | Freeze | Income limit | Source |
|---|
| Campbell County | county | yes (adopted 2008) | $38,470 | official |
Savings estimate for Campbell County
Roughly what an exemption could save you a year: the value it takes off, times your tax rate.
Eligibility finder for Campbell County
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Document checklist for Campbell County
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Questions about property tax exemptions in Campbell County
What property tax exemptions are there in Campbell County?
Campbell County has adopted Tennessee's local-option Tax Freeze for homeowners 65 and older (since 2008); 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 Campbell County Trustee. Local breaks here: Property Tax Freeze (Campbell County taxes).
Where do I apply for a property tax exemption in Campbell County?
Campbell County Trustee Phone: 423-562-5185 Address: PO Box 72, Jacksboro, TN 37757. Also: Campbell 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 Campbell County?
Property Tax Freeze (Campbell 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 Campbell County’s local breaks?
Property Tax Freeze (Campbell 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 Campbell County?
Property Tax Freeze (Campbell County taxes): Every year.
SourcesLast checked: Oct 2026.