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Cumberland County

Cumberland County, Tennessee

2 S Main St Suite 101
Crossville, Tennessee 38555

Tel: 931-484-5745

County Website: Cumberland county
Assessor Website: Cumberland county assessor

Cumberland County Property Assessment Adjustment Instructions

  1. Review the property tax assessment notice that you received in the mail to ensure that all the details, such as property size and value, are accurate.
  2. Gather evidence to support your appeal. This could include recent property appraisals, home inspection reports, or records of recent home repairs or renovations.
  3. Complete and file an appeal form with the Cumberland County Property Assessor's Office. You can download the form from their website or request a copy by phone or mail. The appeal form must be submitted within 45 days of the date on the tax assessment notice.
  4. Attend the scheduled hearing date and present your evidence to the Cumberland County Board of Equalization. This is an opportunity for you to explain why you believe your property was assessed too high.
  5. Wait for the decision from the board. If your appeal is successful, your property tax assessment may be reduced. If it is not successful, you can still file an appeal with the State Board of Equalization.

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Here's how to lower your property taxes in Cumberland county

Contact the county assessor

Contact the Cumberland county tax assessor's office and ask for a review of the property's value. Visit the Cumberland 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. Cumberland 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 Cumberland 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 Cumberland 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 Cumberland 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 Cumberland 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 Cumberland county Tennessee tax assessor's office for specific information about how to reduce your property taxes.

About Cumberland County

Homes in Cumberland county have a median home value of $160,558.

Cumberland county home values are ranked 25 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, Cumberland county homes have a median home value that is above the national median value of $130,626 by ~23%.

Tennessee Median Home Values by County

The median household income in Cumberland county is $49,423.

Compared to the state of Tennessee and the United States, Cumberland county's median household income is higher than the state of Tennessee's average median household income of $48,707 and lower than the United States average median household income of $54,172.

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Cumberland county's population has grown from 34,736 in 1990 to 61,145 in 2020, an increase of 76% 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.

Cumberland county's population change from 1990 to 2020 is greater than the population change for Tennessee and the United States.

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Cumberland County Tennessee Cities

Crab Orchard, Fairfield Glade

Cumberland County Tennessee Zipcodes

37723 / 38555 /

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