Blount County
Blount County, Tennessee
351 Court Street
Maryville, Tennessee 37804
Tel: 865-273-5850
Fax: 865-273-5866
County Website: Blount county
Assessor Website: Blount county assessor
Blount County Property Assessment Adjustment Instructions
- Figure out when the deadline is for submitting your appeal. This is usually in the late September or early October time frame, but you can double check the exact date on the Property Assessor's website (https://www.blounttn.org/propertyassessor/).
- Gather any evidence that can help your case. This might include a recent appraisal of your home, previous tax bills, or other documents that might be relevant.
- Reach out to the Property Assessor's office to request an appeal form. You can do this by going in person, calling them up at (865) 273-5800, or sending them an email at property@blounttn.org.
- Fill out the appeal form and submit it to the Property Assessor's office before the deadline. Don't forget to include any supporting documentation you have collected.
- Attend the hearing on your appeal. You'll get a notice in the mail with the date and time. At the hearing, you'll have the chance to present your case and explain why you think your property taxes are too high.
- Wait for a decision on your appeal. You'll receive the decision in the mail after the hearing. If the decision doesn't go your way, you may have the option to appeal to the State Board of Equalization.
URLs
Here are the relevant URLs for the Property Assessor's office:
https://www.blounttn.org/propertyassessor/
https://www.blounttn.org/propertyassessor/contact/
property@blounttn.org
Here's how to lower your property taxes in Blount county
Contact the county assessor
Contact the Blount county tax assessor's office and ask for a review of the property's value. Visit the Blount county assessor's website to find the phone number to call. If the assessor determines that your property is worth less than the value on which your taxes are based, your property taxes may be lowered.
Tax exemptions
Start by finding what your tax bill is. Typically you will find your tax bill information on your mortgage statement. Look for tax exemptions or credits that you may be eligible for. Many states and localities offer exemptions or credits for homeowners who meet certain criteria, information such as being over a certain age or having a low income. Blount county may have these types of exemptions available for homeowners. These exemptions and credits can lower the property tax you owe.
Appeal tax assessment
Appeal the property tax assessment. If you believe that your property's value has been overestimated, you can typically appeal the assessment to your Blount county tax assessor's office. This is part of the services that your assessor's office provides. You will need to provide evidence to support your claim, such as a recent appraisal or sales data for comparable properties and homes in your area. Usually, you will meet with the Board of Equalization. If your appeal is successful, your property taxes may be lowered.
Challenge the tax rate
Consider challenging the tax rate. In some cases, the amount of property taxes you owe is not based on the value of your property, but on the tax rate set by your local government. If you believe that the tax rate is too high, you can contact your Blount county government and ask them to consider reducing it.
Property Tax Rules
Stay up-to-date on your property's value and property tax rules. For the purpose of lowering your Blount county property tax, property value is the assessed property value and not the market property value. Assessed property value is used for taxation purposes while market property value is what a buyer and seller would likely agree on. Typically the assessed value is lower than the market value. Your property's value can change over time due to a variety of factors, such as changes in the local real estate market or improvements you make to your property. To ensure that your property taxes are accurate and fair, it is important to stay informed about your property's value and contact Blount county local tax assessor's office if you believe there has been a significant change.
Keep in mind that property tax laws and regulations can vary, so it is important to consult with your Blount county Tennessee tax assessor's office for specific information about how to reduce your property taxes.
About Blount County
Homes in Blount county have a median home value of $191,074.
Blount county home values are ranked 13 out of 95 counties in the state of Tennessee for median home price. The average median home value in Tennessee is $131,827. Lauderdale county has the lowest median price at $89,908. Williamson county has the highest median price at $471,381.
Compared to the rest of the United States, Blount county homes have a median home value that is above the national median value of $130,626 by ~46%.
The median household income in Blount county is $60,301.
Compared to the state of Tennessee and the United States, Blount county's median household income is higher than the state of Tennessee's average median household income of $48,707 and the United States average median household income of $54,172.
Blount county's population has grown from 85,962 in 1990 to 135,280 in 2020, an increase of 57% over that time frame.
For comparison, the state of Tennessee's population has grown from 4,877,203 in 1990 to 6,910,840 in 2020, an increase of 42% over that time frame.
In the United States, the population has grown from 248,790,925 in 1990 to 331,449,281 in 2020, an increase of 33% over that time frame.
Blount county's population change from 1990 to 2020 is greater than the population change for Tennessee and the United States.
Blount County Tennessee Cities
Alcoa, Friendsville, Louisville, Maryville, Rockford, Tallassee, Townsend, Walland
Blount County Tennessee Zipcodes
37701 / 37737 / 37777 / 37801 / 37803 / 37804 / 37853 / 37878 / 37882 / 37886 /
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