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Sullivan County, Tennessee

Sullivan County Courthouse 3411 Hwy 126
Blountville, Tennessee 37617

Tel: 423-323-6455

County Website: Sullivan county
Assessor Website: Sullivan county assessor

Sullivan County Property Assessment Adjustment Instructions

1. Gather any relevant documents, like property tax bills and appraisals.
2. Decide on the reason for your appeal, such as an error in the property's assessment or a change in value.
3. Contact the Sullivan County Assessor of Property to find out how to file an appeal. You can find their info here: https://sullivancountytn.gov/assessor/
4. Submit your appeal to the Assessor of Property. This could be done in person, by mail, or online.
5. Attend any necessary hearings or meetings about your appeal. These might include an informal meeting with the assessor or a formal hearing before the county board of equalization.
6. If your appeal is denied, you can try appealing to the Tennessee Board of Equalization. More info on that process can be found here: https://www.tn.gov/commerce/boards-commissions/board-of-equalization.html
7. If you're not satisfied with the decision of the Tennessee Board of Equalization, you may be able to appeal to the Tennessee Court of Appeals. You can find more info on that process here: https://www.tncourts.gov/courts/court-appeals

URLs

• https://sullivancountytn.gov/assessor/
• https://www.tn.gov/commerce/boards-commissions/board-of-equalization.html
• https://www.tncourts.gov/courts/court-appeals

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

Contact the county assessor

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

About Sullivan County

Homes in Sullivan county have a median home value of $143,476.

Sullivan county home values are ranked 39 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, Sullivan county homes have a median home value that is above the national median value of $130,626 by ~9.8%.

The median household income in Sullivan county is $47,438.

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

Sullivan county's population has grown from 143,596 in 1990 to 158,163 in 2020, an increase of 10% 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.

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

Sullivan County Tennessee Cities

Bloomingdale, Blountville, Bluff City, Bristol, Colonial Heights, Kingsport, Lynn Garden, Piney Flats

Sullivan County Tennessee Zipcodes

37617 / 37618 / 37620 / 37660 / 37663 / 37664 / 37665 / 37686 /

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