Shelby County
Shelby County, Tennessee
160 N Main Street
Memphis, Tennessee 38103
Tel: 901-222-2300
Fax: 901-222-2051
County Website: Shelby county
Assessor Website: Shelby county assessor
Shelby County Property Assessment Adjustment Instructions
- A property owner may request an informal review by the Assessor at any time for questions regarding an appraisal amount or classification
- If the property owner disagrees with the results of the informal review, an appeal can be made to the Shelby County Board of Equalization.
- Appeals of 2022 property assessments may be filed from May 2, 2022 through June 30, 2022.
- A disputed assessment must usually be appealed to the County Board of Equalization or it becomes final for that year.
- Property owners who do not file within the proper time frame may lose all rights of appeal.
- For more information, contact the Shelby County Board of Equalization at (901) 222-7300.
- Hearings will be scheduled starting in June. Notice of hearing dates are sent out at least two weeks prior to the scheduled date.
- All documentation to be considered for a hearing must be provided at the hearing.
- There is no fee charged for filing an appeal.
- You may file your appeal online at https://boe.shelbycountytn.gov/eFile or by mail to the BOE Office. Envelopes must be postmarked by midnight of the deadline.
URLs
- https://www.assessormelvinburgess.com/content?key=Appeals_Process
- https://www.shelbycountytn.gov/116/Board-of-Equalization
- https://www.shelbycountytrustee.com/150/Appeal-Property-Value
Please note that it is generally not practical to reschedule hearings.
Here's how to lower your property taxes in Shelby county
Contact the county assessor
Contact the Shelby county tax assessor's office and ask for a review of the property's value. Visit the Shelby 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. Shelby 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 Shelby 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 Shelby 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 Shelby 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 Shelby 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 Shelby county Tennessee tax assessor's office for specific information about how to reduce your property taxes.
About Shelby County
Homes in Shelby county have a median home value of $154,373.
Shelby county home values are ranked 32 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, Shelby county homes have a median home value that is above the national median value of $130,626 by ~18%.
The median household income in Shelby county is $52,092.
Compared to the state of Tennessee and the United States, Shelby 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.
Shelby county's population has grown from 826,330 in 1990 to 929,744 in 2020, an increase of 13% 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.
Shelby county's population change from 1990 to 2020 is less than the population change for Tennessee and the United States.
Shelby County Tennessee Cities
Arlington, Bartlett, Collierville, Cordova, Eads, Germantown, Hickory Hill, Memphis, Millington
Shelby County Tennessee Zipcodes
38002 / 38017 / 38018 / 38028 / 38053 / 38103 / 38104 / 38105 / 38106 / 38107 / 38108 / 38109 / 38111 / 38112 / 38114 / 38115 / 38116 / 38117 / 38118 / 38119 / 38120 / 38122 / 38125 / 38126 / 38127 / 38128 / 38131 / 38132 / 38133 / 38134 / 38135 / 38138 / 38139 / 38141 / 38157 /
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