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Veteran Property Tax Exemption — Tennessee
Tennessee doesn't exempt a disabled veteran's property from tax — the state reimburses it. Qualifying 100% P&T disabled veterans get state-funded relief on the first $175,000 of their home's market value, with no income limit.
The rules in Tennessee
Who qualifies
Veterans rated 100% permanently and totally disabled from service connection (or qualifying SMC categories), who own and occupy the home — and their surviving spouses who don't remarry. No annual income limit applies to the disabled-veteran category
Benefit
State-reimbursed property-tax relief on the first $175,000 of the full market value of the home (T.C.A. 67-5-704) — the state pays the county and city for the tax on that value, and the relief is capped by the state's appropriation mechanics, so the amount you actually receive can lag the theoretical benefit
How to apply
Apply through the collecting official (county trustee / city clerk) by April 5, with the annual re-application the program requires
Watch out
Legislation has repeatedly raised the value threshold — check with the Comptroller's office for the current amount; the benefit is a reimbursement, so budget as if the bill is due and treat relief as cash back
How it works
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Not yet rated? Start there
Every one of these programs hinges on a VA service-connected rating. If you have not filed a claim, that is the starting point — a free, VA-accredited VSO (DAV, American Legion, VFW) will file it for you at no cost. A higher rating unlocks not just property-tax relief but healthcare, income benefits, and — for business owners — SDVOSB contracting eligibility.
Sources
- Tennessee Comptroller — Property Tax Relief programs — comptroller.tn.gov/office-functions/pa/property-taxes/property-tax-programs/tax-
- MTAS — Property Tax Relief for the Elderly and Disabled (T.C.A. 67-5-704) — www.mtas.tennessee.edu/reference/property-tax-relief-elderly-and-disabled
Free resource — part of the VES 50-state pack for veterans and veteran-owned businesses. Educational information only, not legal or tax advice; programs change, so confirm current rules with your county before relying on them.
Want it filed for you?
We check your county's rules for free and, if you're eligible, prepare a ready-to-sign filing package for your Tennessee property — veteran to veteran. Or start with the full eligibility check.