Metropolitan Nashville Trustee - Senior Property Tax Freeze Program

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Description

Provides financial assistance to enable people who meet income requirements to pay all or a portion of their property taxes with the objective of preventing them from becoming homeless. Tax freeze program: Qualifying homeowners age 65 and older can "freeze" the tax due on their property at the amount for the year they qualify, even if tax rates increase. Homeowners must have been 65 by December 31 of the tax year for which they are applying. Our office begins accepting applications to freeze taxes at the current amount due every October, and the deadline to apply for Tax Freeze is the following April 5. New applicants must come to our office, but no appointment is required. Bring the required documents to the Office of the Trustee and please arrive by 3:00 p.m. Tax relief program: Tennessee state law provides for property tax relief for low-income elderly and disabled homeowners, as well as disabled veteran homeowners or their surviving spouses. This is a state program funded by appropriations authorized by the General Assembly. Tax collecting officials, including county trustees, receive applications from taxpayers who may qualify. Applications must be filed each year to obtain relief.

Hours

Mon - Fri 8:00 am - 4:30 pm

Required Documents

Required documents include: 1) Copy of property tax receipt 2) Deed, probated will, or other court document, if tax receipt is NOT in your name 3) Proof of income - social security less medicare deduction, supplemental security income, retirement or pension benefits, veterans' administration benefits, workers' compensation, salaries or wages, and interest or dividends 4) Proof of age - Medicare card or drivers license 5) Proof of principal residence - e.g voter registration card

Eligibility

General Eligibility: * Seniors 65+ and/or disabled taxpayers in Davidson County * Owns and uses the property on which he/she is applying as his/her primary residence * Applicant's name must be on deed * Application must be filed and taxes paid in full by April 5 Seniors 65 or Older: * Combined annual income of all owners of property does not exceed $42,620 (property tax freeze) or $29,860 (property tax relief) * 65 or older on or before December 31 General Disabled: * Combined annual income of all owners of property does not exceed $42,620 (property tax freeze) or $29,860 (property tax relief) * Totally and permanently disabled, as rated by Social Security Administration or other qualified agency on or before December 31 * No age limit Disabled Veteran: *Must have been honorably discharged * Combined annual income of applicant, spouse, and all owners does not have an income limit * Disability must meet one of the following 1) Service-connected disability, resulting in - Paraplegia OR - Permanent paralysis of both legs and lower part of body OR - Total and permanent disability rating from a service-connected disability - A 100% total and permanent disability rating from being a prisoner of war.

Fees

No fee

Intake Procedure

* To apply, walk in with all required documents; no appointment necessary; please arrive by 3:00 pm * To be considered for the property tax year, your application must be filed and taxes paid in full by April 5. Please note that although taxes don't have to be paid until April 5th, they are subject to penalty and interest after March 1st.

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