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Dickson County, TN property tax exemptions (2026)

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

Dickson County itself has not adopted the Tax Freeze, but the city of Burns has, so only city taxes inside Burns can be frozen (2026 limit $63,470). State Tax Relief through the Dickson County Trustee works as in the rest of Tennessee.

Apply at
Dickson County Trustee
Phone
615-789-7006
Local breaks
Property Tax Freeze (City of Burns taxes)
Tax year
2026

Where to apply in Dickson County

Dickson County Trustee

Phone
615-789-7006
Address
PO Box 246, Charlotte, TN 37036
Official exemptions page

Other offices

Local exemptions in Dickson County

Senior freeze or deferral

Property Tax Freeze (City of Burns taxes)

Freezes the City of Burns 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 Burns city limits (Dickson County part), 65 or older by December 31, 2026, with combined 2025 income at or below $63,470.
Income limit
$63,470 for tax year 2026 (local option limit)
How to apply
Apply every year to the city collecting official for Burns 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).
Renewal
Every year.

Source: official page

Amounts by taxing unit in Dickson County

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

Taxing unitTypeFreezeIncome limitSource
City of Burnscityyes (adopted 2025)$63,470 (local option)official
Dickson Countycountyno—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 Dickson 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.

Dickson 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 Dickson 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 Dickson 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 Dickson 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 Dickson County

What property tax exemptions are there in Dickson County?

Dickson County itself has not adopted the Tax Freeze, but the city of Burns has, so only city taxes inside Burns can be frozen (2026 limit $63,470). State Tax Relief through the Dickson County Trustee works as in the rest of Tennessee. Local breaks here: Property Tax Freeze (City of Burns taxes).

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

Dickson County Trustee Phone: 615-789-7006 Address: PO Box 246, Charlotte, TN 37036. Also: Dickson 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 Dickson County?

Property Tax Freeze (City of Burns taxes): 35 days after the city tax delinquency date (city dates can differ from the county's).

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

Property Tax Freeze (City of Burns taxes): $63,470 for tax year 2026 (local option limit)

Do I have to reapply every year in Dickson County?

Property Tax Freeze (City of Burns taxes): Every year.

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

Sources

Last checked: Oct 2026.