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Tennessee Property Tax Estimator

Estimate property tax for any county in Tennessee, based on median effective rates from the US Census Bureau. Covers 95 counties.

Lowest county rate

0.12%

Pickett County

Highest county rate

0.97%

Shelby County

Counties covered

95

Data vintage

2024

Anderson County median effective rate0.58%
County median tax paid (2024)$1,289
Rates updated for June 2026

Estimated property tax for a $300,000 home in Anderson County

Estimated annual

$1,740

Estimated monthly

$145

This is an estimate based on the county median effective rate, not a precise tax bill. Your actual property tax depends on your home's assessed value, local mill rate, and any exemptions you qualify for.

This calculator is for informational purposes only and does not constitute tax advice. Consult a qualified tax professional for your specific situation. Rates last verified June 2026.

Verify rates on Tax Foundation — "Property Taxes by State and County, 2026" by Janelle Fritts

Tennessee property tax rates by county

Sorted highest to lowest median effective rate. Source: Tax Foundation — "Property Taxes by State and County, 2026" by Janelle Fritts.

CountyMedian tax paidMedian effective rateYoY change
Shelby County$2,4290.97%-0.8%
Meigs County$6930.85%-7.5%
Lake County$6530.72%-16.4%
Lauderdale County$8440.67%+1.3%
Hamilton County$1,9250.62%-1.1%
Gibson County$1,0390.61%-0.8%
Montgomery County$1,6970.61%-1.5%
Haywood County$9520.60%+8.1%
Madison County$1,1850.60%-1.0%
Sullivan County$1,2340.59%-0.7%
Anderson County$1,2890.58%-6.2%
Hardeman County$7640.58%-2.7%
Davidson County$2,5060.57%+1.7%
Dyer County$1,0470.56%+5.1%
Tipton County$1,2110.56%+1.4%
Washington County$1,3020.56%-1.2%
Coffee County$1,4070.55%-1.0%
Roane County$1,2230.55%+1.2%
Bedford County$1,3450.54%+2.4%
Crockett County$9300.54%+4.3%
Hawkins County$9560.53%-1.3%
Houston County$9290.52%+4.7%
Rhea County$8940.52%+5.1%
Chester County$8560.51%-0.8%
Carroll County$8210.50%-1.6%
Perry County$6750.50%-0.8%
Carter County$8640.49%+0.6%
Cocke County$8980.49%-4.4%
Obion County$6900.49%-4.0%
Unicoi County$9940.49%+0.4%
Blount County$1,4530.48%+1.6%
Cheatham County$1,5820.48%+3.8%
Franklin County$1,2460.48%-0.8%
Putnam County$1,3630.48%+1.8%
Rutherford County$1,8390.48%+1.5%
Lawrence County$1,0210.47%+5.4%
Sumner County$1,9870.46%-0.9%
Giles County$9890.45%+0.7%
Polk County$8560.45%+7.8%
Bledsoe County$6880.44%-0.5%
Bradley County$1,1870.44%-1.9%
Dickson County$1,4310.44%+1.4%
Knox County$1,3670.44%-0.4%
Robertson County$1,5770.44%-1.1%
Van Buren County$6930.44%+12.8%
Weakley County$7290.44%-4.0%
White County$8380.44%+0.5%
Claiborne County$7770.43%+3.5%
Grundy County$5860.43%+1.0%
Hardin County$6580.43%-4.2%
Marshall County$1,3460.43%-2.1%
Maury County$1,5880.43%+4.4%
Smith County$1,1360.43%+5.2%
Stewart County$9390.43%-4.2%
Warren County$8050.43%+0.5%
Benton County$7380.42%-0.2%
Clay County$7690.42%-11.3%
Greene County$8900.42%+7.5%
Hancock County$5990.42%+9.0%
Hickman County$1,0380.42%-7.5%
Moore County$1,2880.42%-0.2%
Wilson County$1,7870.42%-0.5%
Cannon County$1,0730.41%-4.6%
Decatur County$6440.41%-4.5%
Grainger County$9010.41%+0.3%
Humphreys County$9210.41%-0.2%
Lincoln County$1,0380.41%+1.6%
Morgan County$8710.41%+0.9%
Scott County$6320.41%-0.5%
Sequatchie County$1,0510.41%+3.4%
Jefferson County$9780.40%-4.2%
Marion County$8330.39%+4.8%
Monroe County$9340.39%+2.1%
Wayne County$6350.39%-9.8%
Henry County$7050.38%-2.3%
Jackson County$7100.38%+2.6%
McNairy County$6190.38%+1.9%
Trousdale County$1,1660.38%-5.7%
Hamblen County$8620.37%-3.1%
Henderson County$7940.37%+5.2%
Williamson County$3,0040.37%+0.8%
Campbell County$6910.36%+3.0%
Overton County$6690.36%-4.0%
DeKalb County$8240.34%+7.0%
Johnson County$7100.34%+2.3%
Loudon County$1,1620.34%-3.1%
Fayette County$1,1400.33%+1.3%
Lewis County$8240.32%+0.5%
McMinn County$7480.32%+2.6%
Sevier County$8240.31%-1.9%
Cumberland County$7300.29%+1.3%
Fentress County$5350.27%0.0%
Union County$7520.27%+1.3%
Macon County$8740.25%-1.2%
Pickett County$7280.12%+16.5%

Median effective rate = total real estate taxes paid ÷ total home value, for owner-occupied housing (2024 American Community Survey). YoY change is the inflation-adjusted change in taxes paid, 2023–2024. "N/A" indicates the Census Bureau's sample size was too small for a reliable county-level estimate.

Frequently asked questions

What is the property tax rate in Tennessee?
Tennessee's effective property tax rate varies significantly by county — from about 0.12% in Pickett County to about 0.97% in Shelby County. This is based on the median amount homeowners actually pay relative to their home's value (US Census Bureau, 2024 American Community Survey), not a single statutory rate. Select your county above to see its specific median rate.
What county has the highest property tax rate in Tennessee?
Shelby County has the highest median effective property tax rate in Tennessee, at approximately 0.97%. This means homeowners there typically pay about 0.97% of their home's value in property tax each year, based on US Census Bureau data. Actual bills vary by individual assessment and any exemptions.
What county has the lowest property tax rate in Tennessee?
Pickett County has the lowest median effective property tax rate in Tennessee, at approximately 0.12%. This means homeowners there typically pay about 0.12% of their home's value in property tax each year, based on US Census Bureau data. Actual bills vary by individual assessment and any exemptions.
Why is this an estimate and not my exact property tax bill?
Property tax in Tennessee, like everywhere in the US, is calculated using your home's assessed value and the local mill rate set by your county, city, and school district — not a flat statewide percentage. Our estimator uses the county median effective rate (what a typical homeowner actually pays, relative to home value) to give you a reasonable estimate. Your actual bill depends on your specific assessment and any exemptions you qualify for.