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Hickman County, TN property tax exemptions (2026)

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

Hickman 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 Hickman County Trustee.

Apply at
Hickman County Trustee
Phone
931-729-3486
Local breaks
Property Tax Freeze (Hickman County taxes)
Tax year
2026

Where to apply in Hickman County

Hickman County Trustee

Phone
931-729-3486
Address
114 N. Central Ave. Suite 105, Centerville, TN 37033
Official exemptions page

Other offices

  • Hickman County Assessor of Property – sets the assessed value (appeals, ownership records)
  • TN Comptroller, Property Tax Relief – state program: Tax Relief for elderly, disabled and disabled veteran homeowners

Local exemptions in Hickman County

Senior freeze or deferral

Property Tax Freeze (Hickman 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 Hickman 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 Hickman County

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

Taxing unitTypeFreezeIncome limitSource
Hickman Countycountyyes (adopted 2008)$38,470official

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 Hickman 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.

Hickman County median effective rate: 0.42% (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 Hickman 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 Hickman 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 Hickman 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 Hickman County

What property tax exemptions are there in Hickman County?

Hickman 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 Hickman County Trustee. Local breaks here: Property Tax Freeze (Hickman County taxes).

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

Hickman County Trustee Phone: 931-729-3486 Address: 114 N. Central Ave. Suite 105, Centerville, TN 37033. Also: Hickman 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 Hickman County?

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

Property Tax Freeze (Hickman 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 Hickman County?

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

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

Sources

Last checked: Oct 2026.