Tennessee · Coffee County · Local exemptions · Updated Oct 2026
Coffee County, TN property tax exemptions (2026)
The property tax breaks that are set or run locally in Coffee 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 Coffee County
Coffee County and the cities of Manchester and Tullahoma have adopted Tennessee's local-option Tax Freeze for homeowners 65 and older; for 2026 the county limit is $46,730 of 2025 income. Apply every year at the Coffee County Trustee (city taxes: city collecting official). State Tax Relief rules are the same statewide.
Apply at
Coffee County Trustee
Phone
931-723-5128
Local breaks
Property Tax Freeze (Coffee County taxes), Property Tax Freeze (City of Manchester taxes), Property Tax Freeze (City of Tullahoma 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 $46,730.
Income limit
$46,730 for tax year 2026 (standard limit set by the Comptroller for the county)
How to apply
Apply every year at the Coffee 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.
Freezes the City of Tullahoma property tax on your home at the amount owed in the first year you qualify.
Set by
city
Tax year
2026
Who qualifies
Owner-occupant inside Tullahoma city limits (Coffee County part), 65 or older by December 31, 2026, with combined 2025 income at or below $46,730. The Franklin County part of Tullahoma uses $47,050.
Income limit
$46,730 for tax year 2026
How to apply
Apply every year to the city collecting official for Tullahoma city taxes (in some counties the county trustee takes city applications too).
Deadline
35 days after the city tax delinquency date (city dates can differ from the county's).
Roughly what an exemption could save you a year: the value it takes off, times your tax rate.
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Questions about property tax exemptions in Coffee County
What property tax exemptions are there in Coffee County?
Coffee County and the cities of Manchester and Tullahoma have adopted Tennessee's local-option Tax Freeze for homeowners 65 and older; for 2026 the county limit is $46,730 of 2025 income. Apply every year at the Coffee County Trustee (city taxes: city collecting official). State Tax Relief rules are the same statewide. Local breaks here: Property Tax Freeze (Coffee County taxes); Property Tax Freeze (City of Manchester taxes); Property Tax Freeze (City of Tullahoma taxes).
Where do I apply for a property tax exemption in Coffee County?
Coffee County Trustee Phone: 931-723-5128 Address: PO Box 467, Manchester, TN 37349. Also: Coffee 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 Coffee County?
Property Tax Freeze (Coffee 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. Property Tax Freeze (City of Manchester taxes): 35 days after the city tax delinquency date (city dates can differ from the county's). Property Tax Freeze (City of Tullahoma taxes): 35 days after the city tax delinquency date (city dates can differ from the county's).
Is there an income limit for Coffee County’s local breaks?
Property Tax Freeze (Coffee County taxes): $46,730 for tax year 2026 (standard limit set by the Comptroller for the county) Property Tax Freeze (City of Manchester taxes): $46,730 for tax year 2026. Property Tax Freeze (City of Tullahoma taxes): $46,730 for tax year 2026.
Do I have to reapply every year in Coffee County?
Property Tax Freeze (Coffee County taxes): Every year. Property Tax Freeze (City of Manchester taxes): Every year. Property Tax Freeze (City of Tullahoma taxes): Every year.
Median effective tax rate for Coffee County: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey, 2020–2024 5-year estimates, county figures as published by Tax Foundation. The rate is property taxes paid divided by home value.