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Tennessee Property Tax Appeal — 2026 Guide

68 days until the Tennessee property tax appeal deadline ()
DeadlineAugust 1, 2026 — Tenn. Code Ann. §67-5-1412(b)
Lien date
Appeal bodyState Board of Equalization (SBOE)
Primary formState Board of Equalization Online Appeal Filing
PortalVaries by county
Can value increaseYes — review body can increase value

How to Appeal Your Property Tax Assessment in Tennessee

The general appeal process in Tennessee:

  1. Meet the deadline: First appeal to the county board of equalization, which convenes its regular session on June 1 of the tax year (or the next business day if June 1 is a weekend) and meets for a limited number of days; the local deadline to file a complaint falls within that session and varies by county. To preserve further rights, an appeal must then be filed with the State Board of Equalization on or before August 1 of the tax year, or within 45 days of the date the county board's action notice was sent, whichever is later.
  2. File a appeal: Contact your county's SBOE or file online through your county's online portal.
  3. Gather evidence: Market analysis, recent comparable sales, and documentation of property defects or errors.
  4. Attend your hearing: Present your evidence to the State Board of Equalization.
  5. Escalate if needed: After the initial hearing, consider County board of equalization (CBOE) — regular session convenes June 1; the disputed assessment must first be appealed here or it becomes final (Tenn. Code Ann. §67-5-1407).

Evidence and Hearing Tips

Strong evidence for a Tennessee property tax appeal typically includes comparable sales data, a recent licensed appraisal, and documentation of any property defects or errors in your assessment record.

Hearings are conducted by the State Board of Equalization (SBOE). Most appeals are resolved informally before a formal hearing.

General Property Tax Appeal Questions