Hamilton County
Hamilton County, Tennessee
6135 Heritage Park Drive
Chattanooga, Tennessee 37416
Tel: 423-209-7300
Fax: 423-209-7301
County Website: Hamilton county
Assessor Website: Hamilton county assessor
Hamilton County Property Assessment Adjustment Instructions
- Obtain the assessed valuation of your property.
- Determine the fair market value for your property.
- Discuss the assessment with your assessor.
- Determine the basis for your formal appeal
- File a written appeal with your Board of Review.
- Present evidence of unfair assessment to the Board of Review at the hearing.
- Appeal the Board of Review's decision to the State Property Tax Appeal Board (in writing) in the event of an unsatisfactory decision by the Board of Review.
You can begin by reviewing property information on the sales comparison tool and Assessor of Property search tool. Next, contact the Hamilton County Assessor of Property office at (423) 209-7990 to speak with an appraiser who can review this information with you.
Here's how to lower your property taxes in Hamilton county
Contact the county assessor
Contact the Hamilton county tax assessor's office and ask for a review of the property's value. Visit the Hamilton 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. Hamilton 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 Hamilton 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 Hamilton 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 Hamilton 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 Hamilton 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 Hamilton county Tennessee tax assessor's office for specific information about how to reduce your property taxes.
About Hamilton County
Homes in Hamilton county have a median home value of $190,955.
Hamilton county home values are ranked 14 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, Hamilton county homes have a median home value that is above the national median value of $130,626 by ~46%.
The median household income in Hamilton county is $56,606.
Compared to the state of Tennessee and the United States, Hamilton 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.
Hamilton county's population has grown from 285,536 in 1990 to 366,207 in 2020, an increase of 28% 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.
Hamilton county's population change from 1990 to 2020 is less than the population change for Tennessee and the United States.
Hamilton County Tennessee Cities
Apison, Birchwood, Chattanooga, East Ridge, Harrison, Hixson, Lookout Mountain, Lupton City, Ooltewah, Red Bank, Sale Creek, Signal Mountain, Soddy Daisy
Hamilton County Tennessee Zipcodes
37302 / 37308 / 37341 / 37343 / 37350 / 37351 / 37363 / 37373 / 37377 / 37379 / 37402 / 37403 / 37404 / 37405 / 37406 / 37407 / 37408 / 37409 / 37410 / 37411 / 37412 / 37415 / 37416 / 37419 / 37421 /
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