Tennessee · Davidson County · Local exemptions · Updated Oct 2026
Davidson County, TN property tax exemptions (2026)
The property tax breaks that are set or run locally in Davidson 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 Davidson County
Davidson County and the city of Goodlettsville have adopted Tennessee's local-option Tax Freeze for homeowners 65 and older; for 2026 the county limit is $63,470 of 2025 income. Apply every year at the Metropolitan Trustee (Nashville and Davidson County) (city taxes: city collecting official). State Tax Relief rules are the same statewide.
Apply at
Metropolitan Trustee (Nashville and Davidson County)
Phone
615-862-6330
Local breaks
Property Tax Freeze (Metro Nashville-Davidson County taxes), Property Tax Freeze (City of Goodlettsville taxes)
Tax year
2026
Where to apply in Davidson County
Metropolitan Trustee (Nashville and Davidson County)
Property Tax Freeze (Metro Nashville-Davidson 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 Metropolitan Trustee (Nashville and Davidson County) 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.
Property Tax Freeze (City of Goodlettsville taxes)
Freezes the City of Goodlettsville 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 Goodlettsville city limits (Davidson County part), 65 or older by December 31, 2026, with combined 2025 income at or below $54,900. The Sumner County part of Goodlettsville uses $48,550.
Income limit
$54,900 for tax year 2026
How to apply
Apply every year to the city collecting official for Goodlettsville 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 Davidson County
What property tax exemptions are there in Davidson County?
Davidson County and the city of Goodlettsville have adopted Tennessee's local-option Tax Freeze for homeowners 65 and older; for 2026 the county limit is $63,470 of 2025 income. Apply every year at the Metropolitan Trustee (Nashville and Davidson County) (city taxes: city collecting official). State Tax Relief rules are the same statewide. Local breaks here: Property Tax Freeze (Metro Nashville-Davidson County taxes); Property Tax Freeze (City of Goodlettsville taxes).
Where do I apply for a property tax exemption in Davidson County?
Metropolitan Trustee (Nashville and Davidson County) Phone: 615-862-6330 Address: PO Box 305012, Nashville, TN 37230. Also: Davidson 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 Davidson County?
Property Tax Freeze (Metro Nashville-Davidson 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 Goodlettsville taxes): 35 days after the city tax delinquency date (city dates can differ from the county's).
Is there an income limit for Davidson County’s local breaks?
Property Tax Freeze (Metro Nashville-Davidson County taxes): $63,470 for tax year 2026 (local option limit adopted by the county) Property Tax Freeze (City of Goodlettsville taxes): $54,900 for tax year 2026.
Do I have to reapply every year in Davidson County?
Property Tax Freeze (Metro Nashville-Davidson County taxes): Every year. Property Tax Freeze (City of Goodlettsville taxes): Every year.
Good to know in Davidson County
The Metropolitan Trustee states the 2026 freeze limit ($63,470 of 2025 income) and an April 5, 2027 deadline; new applicants must apply in person at the Trustee's office.
The Metropolitan Trustee says Tax Relief credits in Davidson County are funded by the state and Metro.
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.
Median effective tax rate for Davidson 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.