Tennessee · Williamson County · Local exemptions · Updated Oct 2026
Williamson County, TN property tax exemptions (2026)
The property tax breaks that are set or run locally in Williamson 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 Williamson County
Williamson County and the cities of Fairview and Spring Hill have adopted Tennessee's local-option Tax Freeze for homeowners 65 and older; for 2026 the county limit is $69,150 of 2025 income. Apply every year at the Williamson County Trustee (city taxes: city collecting official). State Tax Relief rules are the same statewide.
Apply at
Williamson County Trustee
Phone
615-790-5709
Local breaks
Property Tax Freeze (Williamson County taxes), Property Tax Freeze (City of Fairview taxes), Property Tax Freeze (City of Spring Hill 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 $69,150.
Income limit
$69,150 for tax year 2026 (standard limit set by the Comptroller for the county)
How to apply
Apply every year at the Williamson 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 Spring Hill 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 Spring Hill city limits (Williamson County part), 65 or older by December 31, 2026, with combined 2025 income at or below $69,150. The Maury County part of Spring Hill uses $47,280.
Income limit
$69,150 for tax year 2026
How to apply
Apply every year to the city collecting official for Spring Hill 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 Williamson County
What property tax exemptions are there in Williamson County?
Williamson County and the cities of Fairview and Spring Hill have adopted Tennessee's local-option Tax Freeze for homeowners 65 and older; for 2026 the county limit is $69,150 of 2025 income. Apply every year at the Williamson County Trustee (city taxes: city collecting official). State Tax Relief rules are the same statewide. Local breaks here: Property Tax Freeze (Williamson County taxes); Property Tax Freeze (City of Fairview taxes); Property Tax Freeze (City of Spring Hill taxes).
Where do I apply for a property tax exemption in Williamson County?
Williamson County Trustee Phone: 615-790-5709 Address: 1320 West Main St Suite 203, Franklin, TN 37064. Also: Williamson 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 Williamson County?
Property Tax Freeze (Williamson 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 Fairview taxes): 35 days after the city tax delinquency date (city dates can differ from the county's). Property Tax Freeze (City of Spring Hill taxes): 35 days after the city tax delinquency date (city dates can differ from the county's).
Is there an income limit for Williamson County’s local breaks?
Property Tax Freeze (Williamson County taxes): $69,150 for tax year 2026 (standard limit set by the Comptroller for the county) Property Tax Freeze (City of Fairview taxes): $69,150 for tax year 2026. Property Tax Freeze (City of Spring Hill taxes): $69,150 for tax year 2026.
Do I have to reapply every year in Williamson County?
Property Tax Freeze (Williamson County taxes): Every year. Property Tax Freeze (City of Fairview taxes): Every year. Property Tax Freeze (City of Spring Hill taxes): Every year.
Median effective tax rate for Williamson 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.