About Property Tax

General Property Questions

1. When are property tax bills mailed out?

The current year property tax bills are mailed out on October 1.

2. What time of year are property taxes due?

Taxes are due and payable from 1 October through last day of February of the following year.

3. Are partial payments accepted for my taxes?

No

4. What happens if I miss the tax payment deadline?

Beginning 1 March, interest and penalty of 1.5 percent will be added to the amount . An additional 1.5 percent will be added each month until the taxes are filed in Chancery Court.

5. What time period do my annual taxes cover?

The taxes that become payable October 1 cover the current calendar year.

6. Where can my tax bill be paid in person?

The trustee's office is at 4 North Court Street, Alamo, TN 38001
Our Office hours are 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday.

Our mailing address is: North Court Street, Alamo, TN 38001
Call us at: (731) 696-5454 Fax us at: (731) 696-5821.

7. What does the term "EtUx" beside my husband's name on the property bill mean?

EtUx is a Latin phrase meaning "and wife." The phrase "EtVir" means "and husband," EtAl means "and others."

8. What do some of the terms on my tax bill mean?

Check the online glossary section for definitions of terms on your tax bill.

9. Does my mortgage company get a copy of my tax bill mailed to them?

No. It is the property owner's responsibility to forward tax bills to their mortgage company. Tax bills are mailed to the property owner to review the information.

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Exemptions

 1. Do the elderly, disabled or disabled veterans receive any discounts or exemptions?

Eligibility requirements include: age/ disability; ownership/ residency; and income (except veterans and their eligible surviving spouses). To apply for property tax relief you must meet these three basic criteria - these are described below. Reimbursements for the property taxes of low-income homeowners who are elderly or disabled are provided by the state of Tennessee. Income does not apply to disabled veterans or their surviving spouses. Reimbursements are given on all or part of the local taxes paid on property which the taxpayer owns and uses as his/her residence. These benefits are paid on the first $18,000 market value of the property. For the tax year 2004, this amount is $112.00.

Age/ Disability
During the tax year for which they are applying, an applicant must turn 65 on or before December 31. In order to apply as a disabled homeowner, a person must have become disabled on or before December 31 of the year. An applicant may apply if they are awaiting a decision on their disability claim. The state office must receive the final decision by May 31 following the delinquency date. The final decision must indicate their disability began on or before December 31 of the tax year.

Ownership/ Residency
An applicant must be able to document that they had ownership of the taxable property during the tax year. Ownership may be documented by a tax bill/receipt, warranty deed, probated will, title or bill of sale for a mobile home.

Income Requirement (Elderly or Disabled Homeowners)
The combined annual income from all sources of all the living owners of record is required and cannot exceed $12,710 for the year 2003. Annual income from all sources shall include, but is not limited to, Social Security payments after the Medicare deduction, supplemental security income, retirement and pension benefits, veteran's benefits, worker's compensation, unemployment compensation, salaries and wages, alimony, total interest and total dividends. For income from a business, include only the net income or loss after expenses.

Disabled Veterans
Disabled veterans must have disability ratings at 100 percent. The disabilities must meet specific criteria under service connection, be combat - related or the result of being a prisoner of war for at least five months. For veterans who qualify, there is no income limit. Tax relief is paid on the first $140,000 of market value of the home.

Applications for tax relief are available in the trustee's office. For more information, call our office at (791) 696-5454.

2. Are there any other discounts available?

Yes, on current taxes 2% discount if paid in October. 1% discount if paid in November. If taxes are miled without discount, the payer has forfeited the discount. We do not accept postmarks in October and November

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Reviewing Your Property Info

1. Is there a charge for reviewing information about my property?

For an individual property, there is no charge for reviewing tax information.

2. Is my property information viewable by other people?

Any individual or company is allowed to review it. Property tax information is public record.

Property Assessment

1. Where can I find information about the assessed value of my property?

The county assessor is responsible for the appraisal and assessment of property. You may contact the county assessor's office at (731) 696-5458.

2. How are the county assessor's office and the trustee's office related?

The county assessor is responsible for the appraisal and assessment of property, according to state law. The trustee's office is responsible for billing and collection of taxes based on assessments. The trustee has no authority over the amount of assessment, nor can she be involved in the appraisal process.

3. What is the appeal process?

Appointments can be made by contacting the assessor's office. The appeal process begins in the county assessor's office by appearing before the Local Board of Equalization. This board meets annually during the first two weeks of June.

The Crockett County Trustee Office does not have tax sales. Contact Crockett County Chancery Court at (731) 696-5458 for tax sale information.

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