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Sevier County

Sevier County, Tennessee

125 Court Ave # 210W,
Sevierville, Tennessee 37862

Tel: 865-453-3242

County Website: Sevier county
Assessor Website: Sevier county assessor

Sevier County Property Assessment Adjustment Instructions

  1. Reach out to the Sevier County Property Assessor office and ask about the appeals process. Check out their website here: https://www.seviercountytn.org/property_assessor
  2. Gather all the necessary documents, such as property assessment records and comparable property sales data, to support your appeal.
  3. File a written appeal with the Sevier County Board of Equalization, who will hear and decide on your property tax appeal. You can find the Board of Equalization's meeting dates and forms on their website: https://www.seviercountytn.org/property_assessor
  4. Show up to the hearing and present your case, along with the documentation you gathered.
  5. Wait for a decision from the Board of Equalization. If it's not what you hoped for, you can appeal to the Tennessee Board of Equalization: https://www.tn.gov/commerce/regboards/boe.html
  6. If you choose to appeal to the Tennessee Board of Equalization, you'll need to fill out an appeal form and pay a fee if required. Then, you'll have the chance to present your case to a hearing officer.
  7. The Tennessee Board of Equalization will make a final decision and let you know in writing.

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

Contact the county assessor

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

About Sevier County

Homes in Sevier county have a median home value of $187,999.

Sevier county home values are ranked 15 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, Sevier county homes have a median home value that is above the national median value of $130,626 by ~44%.

Tennessee Median Home Values by County

The median household income in Sevier county is $51,734.

Compared to the state of Tennessee and the United States, Sevier 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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Sevier county's population has grown from 51,050 in 1990 to 98,380 in 2020, an increase of 93% 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.

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

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Sevier County Tennessee Cities

Gatlinburg, Kodak, Pigeon Forge, Sevierville, Seymour

Sevier County Tennessee Zipcodes

37738 / 37764 / 37862 / 37863 / 37865 /

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