Memphis Property Assessor 2026: Search Tax Records & Info

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Memphis & Shelby County Property Record Guide • 2026

Find Memphis Property Values, City Taxes, County Taxes, GIS and Deeds

Memphis does not have a separate city property assessor. Property appraisal for Memphis real estate is handled by the Shelby County Assessor of Property, currently Melvin Burgess. That office maintains parcel ownership, appraised value, assessed value, building characteristics, sales information and assessment records for property throughout Shelby County.

Memphis owners then deal with two separate tax systems: the City of Memphis Treasury for Memphis city taxes and the Shelby County Trustee for county taxes. Deeds, mortgages, liens and recorded land documents belong to the Shelby County Register of Deeds. This guide connects all four records so the right number is used for the right task.

Search Memphis property appraisal records
Check city and county taxes separately
Understand 25% residential assessment
Verify deeds, GIS and tax-sale status
Search Property Records Search Memphis City Tax Search Shelby County Tax Open Parcel & Deed Map
Property Assessor Melvin Burgess
Assessor phone 901-222-7001
Memphis Treasury 901-522-1111
County Trustee 901-222-0200
Last reviewed August 7, 2026
Current Memphis action center • August 2026

Memphis Property Tax Deadlines That Matter Right Now

The biggest current deadline is August 31, 2026. City of Memphis 2026 property taxes are due that day. The City’s 2026 tax rate is $2.58081 per $100 of assessed value, and unpaid city taxes begin accruing 1.5% monthly interest starting September 1, 2026.
Memphis City Tax 2026 city tax is already searchable. Payment is due August 31, 2026.
2026 Assessment Appeal Shelby County Board of Equalization accepted 2026 appeals from May 1 through June 30. The ordinary filing window has closed.
2026 County Tax Shelby County tax bills follow the county tax cycle. Taxes become due the first Monday in October and can be paid without delinquent interest through the last day of February 2027.
Tax Relief / Freeze applications are active: New City of Memphis applicants could obtain 2026 program forms beginning July 1. For the city programs, tax and a complete application should be received by August 31 to avoid interest. The City’s published final application cutoff is October 6, 2026.
Current City Treasury phone hours: Memphis announced extended Treasury phone service during the 2026 billing season because of unusually high call volume. The City has advised taxpayers that Tax Relief and Tax Freeze information may appear together on a combined voucher this year.
Memphis property-record office router

Assessor, City Treasury, County Trustee or Register of Deeds?

Shelby County Assessor

  • Appraised property value
  • Assessed value
  • Owner and mailing data
  • Land and building details
  • Sales information
  • Assessment review

City of Memphis Treasury

  • Memphis city tax bill
  • 2026 city tax payment
  • City interest and charges
  • Tax Relief
  • Tax Freeze
  • Quarterly Payment Plan

Shelby County Trustee

  • Shelby County tax bill
  • County payment history
  • Delinquent balance
  • Tax-sale notice
  • County tax relief
  • County tax freeze

Register of Deeds

  • Deeds
  • Mortgages
  • Liens
  • Plats
  • Recorded instruments
  • Parcel/deed GIS
Memphis has two property-tax accounts: A parcel inside Memphis can owe both Shelby County property tax and City of Memphis property tax. Paying one does not automatically pay the other.
Assessment is still countywide: Even when the property is inside Memphis city limits, the Shelby County Assessor—not City Treasury—determines the appraisal and assessed value used for local property taxation.

Jump to Your Memphis Property Task

Before paying or relying on a record

Six Memphis Property Fields to Match

Parcel ID Exact account
Owner Current record
Location Physical property
Legal description Lot / tract
Assessment Correct tax year
Tax authority City vs county
City and county records can use the same parcel but display different tax balances. Verify the tax authority heading before interpreting a payment as complete.
Memphis property-record decoder

What Appraisal, Assessment and Tax Fields Mean

Field Meaning How to use it
Parcel ID The identifier connecting assessment, tax and land-record systems. Best field for matching City Treasury, Trustee and Register records.
Appraised Value Assessor’s estimate of market value for the applicable tax year. Compare with market evidence when questioning valuation.
Assessment Ratio Percentage applied according to Tennessee property classification. Determines how much of appraised value becomes assessed value.
Assessed Value Appraised value multiplied by the applicable statutory assessment percentage. Tax rates are applied to this number rather than full appraised value.
Tax Rate Dollars charged per $100 of assessed value. Memphis city and Shelby County tax rates are separate.
Tax District Municipality and other taxing-jurisdiction information attached to a parcel. Helps determine whether a city tax bill applies in addition to county tax.
Primary Owner Owner shown on the assessment or tax system. Useful for searching, but not a substitute for a title examination.
Mailing Address Address used for tax and assessment correspondence. Do not confuse it with the property’s physical location.
Tennessee assessment percentages

How Memphis Appraised Value Becomes Assessed Value

Residential 25% of appraised value
Farm 25% of appraised value
Commercial 40% of appraised value
Industrial 40% of appraised value
Business Personalty 30% of appraised/depreciated value
Public Utility Centrally assessed property follows state-assessed rules.
City tax Rate is applied to assessed value.
County tax Separate county rate is also applied to assessed value.
1. Appraised Value Assessor estimates fair market value.
Example residential value: $200,000.
2. Classification Determine residential, commercial, industrial, farm or personal property.
Residential ratio: 25%.
3. Assessed Value $200,000 × 25% = $50,000.
This is the taxable assessment base.
4. City Rate City tax uses Memphis’s certified rate.
2026 rate: $2.58081 per $100 assessed.
5. County Rate Shelby County separately applies its certified county rate.
Verify the current rate through the Trustee.
2026 Memphis example: A residential property with a $200,000 appraisal has a $50,000 assessed value. Using only the City of Memphis 2026 rate, $50,000 × $2.58081 ÷ 100 produces approximately $1,290.41 in city property tax before any applicable program adjustment or added charge. County tax is separate.
Most important Memphis distinction

Memphis City Tax vs Shelby County Tax

City of Memphis Property Tax

Collector: City of Memphis Treasury

2026 tax rate: $2.58081 per $100 assessed value

2026 due date: August 31, 2026

Delinquent interest: 1.5% monthly beginning September 1, 2026

Search: tax bill number + year, parcel number, owner name or property address

Shelby County Property Tax

Collector: Shelby County Trustee

Due cycle: Taxes become due the first Monday in October

Last day without delinquent interest: Last day of February following the tax year

Delinquency: March 1

Interest after delinquency: 1.5% of base tax monthly

Paying the Memphis bill does not pay Shelby County. Search both systems separately before saying that a Memphis property is “paid in full.”
Property outside Memphis: Shelby County parcels in Bartlett, Germantown, Collierville, Millington, Lakeland, Arlington or unincorporated areas can follow different municipal tax arrangements. Confirm the municipality shown in the parcel and Register GIS data.
2026 Memphis property calendar

Important Assessment and Tax Dates

Business schedules Tennessee tangible personal-property schedules generally due.
BOE appeal season Shelby County Board of Equalization filing opened.
2026 assessment appeal Real and personal-property BOE filing closed.
Memphis assistance New 2026 Tax Relief, Freeze and Quarterly forms available.
Memphis tax due City tax and first quarterly payment due.
City program cutoff Final published application date for Tax Relief / Freeze.
County delinquency 2026 Shelby County taxes become delinquent March 1, 2027.
County appeal timing: Shelby County is unusual in Tennessee because its County Board of Equalization convenes May 1 rather than the ordinary first-Monday-in-June schedule used by many other counties.
City of Memphis Treasury workflow

How to Search Memphis City Property Taxes

Open the City of Memphis property-tax lookup. Use the official Memphis property-tax search.
Choose the strongest search option. Search by tax bill number and tax year, parcel number, owner first/last name or property address.
Use parcel number when possible. This is the easiest way to match the City tax account with the Shelby County Assessor and Trustee.
Open the correct property. Confirm owner, parcel number and street address before reviewing the balance.
Review the 2026 row separately. The portal shows tax year, property type, assessment, millage rate, bill number, tax assessed, interest or penalty, other charges and total due.
Check older tax years. The portal can display previous balances, including interest, penalties or other charges.
Click a tax year for payment history. Use the year link to review the record before making another payment.
Check additional City charges. Certain accounts can include weed cutting, demolition, board-up, sidewalk, anti-neglect or other property-related City charges.
Do not use the web balance for a real-estate closing. The City specifically advises users to call Treasury for a final closing balance because recent payments or refunds may not yet be reflected.
Save your payment proof. Keep the tax year, bill number, amount, confirmation and payment date.
Closing or payoff: For a final Memphis city tax balance, call 901-522-1111 rather than relying solely on the online screen.
Shelby County Trustee workflow

How to Search Shelby County Property Taxes for a Memphis Parcel

Open the Shelby County Trustee website. Visit Shelby County Trustee.
Select “Search Taxes.” The tax lookup shows parcel details, tax due, interest, fees, total balance and billing history.
Search the Memphis parcel. Use the parcel number from the Assessor or City Treasury record.
Match the primary owner and location. Compare the Trustee location field with the Assessor property address.
Review the current total balance. The Trustee separates tax due, interest, fees and total balance.
Review billing history. Older years can display tax authority, assessment, base tax, interest, fees and total due.
Check Quick Actions. Available actions can include printing notices, viewing balances due, opening legal descriptions, GIS, Assessor GIS and payment.
Watch for a Tax Sale Property Notice. If the parcel is scheduled for tax sale, the record can display the tax-sale ID and warning.
Confirm every unpaid year. A zero current-year balance does not automatically mean older tax liens are absent.
Get a current payoff when delinquent. Interest and legal fees can change the amount due.
County delinquency rule: Taxes are due the first Monday in October, the normal payment deadline is the last day of February, and delinquent interest begins March 1 at 1.5% of base tax per month.
City and county payment options

How to Pay Memphis and Shelby County Property Taxes

City of Memphis

Online Pay with e-check, credit card or debit card through the City’s authorized payment system. Verify processor fee
Telephone City payment line: 901-636-7200. eCheck / credit / debit
City Hall 125 N. Main Street, Suite 375, Memphis. Regular counter service
First Horizon Bank Pay with the tax bill and check or money order at participating locations. No Tax Relief voucher
Mail Mail the bill stub and payment according to current City Treasury instructions. Keep proof of mailing
Quarterly Plan Qualifying seniors can divide annual City tax into four equal installments. Separate eligibility

Shelby County Trustee

eCheck Current Trustee FAQ lists a nominal $1.50 eCheck processing fee.
Credit or debit card Current Trustee FAQ lists a 2.6% processing fee.
Mail Mail to Shelby County Trustee, P.O. Box 2751, Memphis, TN 38101-2751.
Processing fees can change: Check the final fee displayed by the payment processor before authorizing a City or County online transaction.
2026 City of Memphis homeowner assistance

Memphis Tax Relief, Tax Freeze and Quarterly Payment Programs

Tax Relief Available to qualifying elderly homeowners, permanently disabled homeowners, qualifying disabled veterans and certain surviving spouses.

2026 elderly/disabled income limit: $38,470 for qualifying homeowners, including applicable spouse income.

Payment/application target: August 31, 2026 to avoid interest.

Final published cutoff: October 6, 2026.

Tax Freeze Designed for qualifying homeowners age 65 or older who meet the City’s income requirement.

Age: 65 or older by December 31, 2026.

2026 published income limit: $63,470.

Primary residence: Applicant must own and occupy the home.

Quarterly Payment Plan Lets qualifying senior homeowners divide annual City property taxes into four equal installments.

Age: 65 or older by December 31, 2026.

Income limit: None.

Delinquency rule: No delinquent taxes or outstanding charges at application.

2026 Memphis program update: The City combined information that had previously been mailed in separate Tax Relief and Tax Freeze documents. Participants concerned that something is missing should review the entire voucher before calling.
County relief is separate: Shelby County Trustee administers county Tax Relief and Tax Freeze processes, but the Trustee specifically states it does not administer City of Memphis Tax Relief. Memphis residents must deal with the City Treasury for the city benefit.
Memphis 2026 Tax Relief Open the City Treasury page and select the 2026 Tax Relief resources. Memphis Tax Assistance Guide Review Relief, Freeze and Quarterly Payment descriptions. Shelby County Tax Relief Use for the county-side benefit rather than City of Memphis taxes.
Senior homeowner protection

How the Memphis 2026 Tax Freeze Works

Age requirement Applicant must be at least 65 by December 31, 2026.
Income limit The City’s 2026 brochure lists $63,470 as the Tax Freeze qualified-income limit.
Primary residence Applicant must own and occupy the property as the primary residence.
Yearly recertification Existing participants receive recertification materials and must continue to meet the program’s requirements.
Payment timing Taxes and application should be received by August 31 to avoid interest.
Final application date The City’s 2026 brochure states that no applications are accepted after October 6, 2026.
A freeze is not an Assessor value freeze: The Assessor can still show a different appraisal in later years. The tax program controls the qualifying City tax obligation under its rules.
Senior payment scheduling

Memphis Quarterly Property-Tax Payment Plan

1st installment August 31
2nd installment November 30
3rd installment February 28
4th installment May 31
No income requirement: The City describes the quarterly option as available to qualifying homeowners age 65 or older who occupy their primary residence and do not have delinquent taxes or other outstanding property charges.
2026 new applicant: Quarterly affidavits became available July 1, 2026. The affidavit and first quarterly payment should be submitted by August 31.
2026 appeal season closed

How Memphis Property Assessment Appeals Work

Because property values are established by the Shelby County Assessor, Memphis appraisal disputes are appealed through Shelby County rather than the City of Memphis Treasury.

2026 filing window Shelby County Board of Equalization accepted Tax Year 2026 appeals from May 1 through June 30, 2026.
Filing fee The Board states that there is no fee to file a property assessment appeal.
Possible outcome The Board can increase, decrease or leave an assessment unchanged.

Evidence to prepare

  • Assessor property record
  • Assessment notice
  • Recent appraisal
  • Comparable sales
  • Closing statement
  • Property photographs
  • Repair estimates
  • Square-footage correction
  • Land-size evidence
  • Income records for income property
Missed June 30? The ordinary 2026 Board filing period is over. A later correction, back assessment, clerical error or state-level appeal can have different requirements, but it is not an automatic replacement for the regular County Board deadline.
After a Board decision: Tennessee’s statewide assessment schedule generally provides a State Board appeal deadline of August 1 or 45 days from the County Board action notice, whichever is later.
Official Shelby County Board of Equalization Review current appeal procedure, hearing information and further appeal rights.
Memphis businesses

Tangible Business Personal Property Assessment

Businesses operating in Memphis may have a separate tangible personal-property assessment for equipment, furniture, computers, machinery and other moveable property used in the business.

Schedule mailing Tennessee Assessors send tangible personal-property schedules to business owners by February 1.
Filing deadline The normal schedule deadline is March 1.
Assessment percentage Business personalty is generally assessed at 30% of its applicable depreciated/appraised value.
Forced assessment A business that does not return its schedule can receive a forced assessment.
2026 Board appeal Personal-property appeals used the same June 30, 2026 Shelby County Board deadline.
Appeal evidence The Board asks personal-property appellants to submit the completed and signed 2026 Tangible Personal Property Schedule with the appeal.
Business Personal Property assistance: The 2026 Shelby County Board filing portal directs taxpayers to the Assessor at 901-222-7002 for schedule assistance.
One map connects several records

Use Shelby County Register GIS for Memphis Parcel Research

The Shelby County Register of Deeds offers a particularly useful GIS tool because it links geographic parcel context with assessment, sales, deed and tax information.

Search by address Enter street number and street name.
Search by owner Useful when the parcel ID is unknown.
Search by parcel Best way to connect the map with tax accounts.
Search by tax map Helpful for older land descriptions and larger tracts.
View property details The map can show owner, address, parcel ID, appraisal, tax district, year built, lot, subdivision, acreage and coordinates.
Open connected records Results can provide appraisal, City tax, County tax and recent property-record links.
Register of Deeds GIS Search Memphis property by address, owner, parcel or tax map. Assessor Property Search Use the appraisal record as the primary valuation source.
Map lines are not legal boundary proof: Use the recorded deed, plat and a professional survey for construction, fencing, easement or ownership-boundary disputes.
Recorded land documents

How to Search Memphis Deeds, Mortgages and Liens

The Shelby County Register of Deeds, currently Willie F. Brooks, Jr., records legal instruments affecting Memphis and Shelby County real estate.

Open the Register of Deeds website. Visit Shelby County Register of Deeds.
Start with the parcel and owner from the Assessor. Using the same parcel reduces the chance of following a deed for a similarly named owner or nearby address.
Search current and prior owner names. Include trust, estate, business and spouse names when relevant.
Review deeds and mortgages separately. A deed establishes a recorded transfer; mortgage or deed-of-trust documents can be separate instruments.
Search liens and releases. Do not assume the Assessor page will display every lien affecting title.
Compare legal descriptions. Match subdivision, lot, plat book/page, acreage and other recorded identifiers.
Use the GIS “Search Most Recent Property Records” option. The Register’s map provides a convenient bridge from parcel identification to recent recorded documents.
Get certified records when legally required. A mortgage lender, court, probate matter or title transaction may require an official certified copy.
Assessment ownership is not a title opinion: The Assessor owner field is maintained for assessment administration. Legal title questions should be researched through recorded instruments and, when necessary, a title professional.
Delinquent county tax risk

Shelby County Tax Sale: What Memphis Owners Should Check

A Memphis parcel with delinquent Shelby County taxes can eventually be scheduled for a county tax sale. The Trustee’s current tax lookup displays a Tax Sale Property Notice when a parcel is included in a scheduled sale.

County tax delinquent March 1 interest begins after the February payment deadline.
Interest grows 1.5% of base tax is added monthly.
Legal costs may apply Long-term delinquency can add lawsuit and collection charges.
Tax-sale notice Parcel can appear in a Trustee tax-sale schedule.
Sale process County tax sales are conducted online under the Trustee’s published procedures.
2026 scheduled county tax sale: The Trustee currently lists Tax Sale 2301 for October 27, 2026, with publication scheduled August 26, 2026. Properties can be removed from the schedule when payment requirements are satisfied.
Search before assuming: The Trustee’s parcel page can display the tax-sale ID, current tax, interest, fees and balance. A $100 statutory clerical fee may apply to certain tax-sale accounts even when not yet reflected in the displayed totals.
Current Tax Sale Schedule Check sale number, publication date and sale date. Tax Sale Property Guidance Review current sale-property search and auction instructions.
“I need the complete Shelby County payoff for parcel __________ through __________. Please confirm every unpaid year, interest, fees, lawsuit or tax-sale status and the exact amount required to clear the account.”
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Which Records Should a Memphis Buyer or Owner Check?

Situation Records to review Best next step
Buying a Memphis home Assessor parcel, City tax, County tax, deed, liens and GIS. Match parcel and legal description across every system.
Recently purchased property Recorded deed, Assessor owner, mailing address, City and County tax account. Correct ownership and mailing information before notices are issued.
Mortgage escrow City payment history, Trustee payment history and lender disbursement. Confirm whether both City and County taxes were paid.
Assessment seems high Assessor appraisal, assessment ratio, sales, building data and Board decision. Use current appeal or correction procedures.
Senior homeowner 2026 City bill, Relief/Freeze voucher, age, income and primary-residence evidence. Complete 2026 recertification or application before the current deadline.
Investor Every parcel ID, City and County taxes, deeds, liens, tax-sale status and property class. Do not rely on owner name or address alone.
Business owner Tangible personal-property schedule, assessment, City tax and County tax. Resolve a forced assessment before tax collection issues grow.
Real-estate closing Official payoff from City and County plus recorded title records. Do not use an online Memphis City balance as the sole closing payoff.
Memphis property offices

Shelby County Assessor, Memphis Treasury, Trustee and Register Contacts

Shelby County Assessor Melvin Burgess
1075 Mullins Station Road
Memphis, TN 38134
901-222-7001
Mon–Fri, 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
City of Memphis Treasury City Hall
125 N. Main Street
Memphis, TN 38103
901-522-1111
Regular office hours apply.
Shelby County Trustee Regina Morrison Newman
P.O. Box 2751
Memphis, TN 38101
901-222-0200
Register of Deeds Willie F. Brooks, Jr.
1075 Mullins Station Road
Building W3, Suite W165
Memphis, TN 38134
901-222-8100
Downtown versus east office: The Assessor’s main public office is at Mullins Station. City tax payment is handled at Memphis City Hall. Do not travel to City Treasury for an appraisal correction.

Memphis Property Search Problems and Fixes

Problem Practical fix Correct office
Address returns no parcel Use a shorter street address or search by parcel or owner. Assessor
Owner name is outdated Check the most recent recorded deed, then contact the Assessor. Register → Assessor
City tax shows paid but county tax does not Memphis and Shelby County are separate tax accounts. City Treasury + Trustee
County tax shows paid but City tax is due Search the City ePayments portal using the same parcel. City Treasury
Online City balance needed for closing Call 901-522-1111 for an official final balance. City Treasury
Tax bill rose after reappraisal Separate appraised value, assessed value and new tax rate before comparing years. Assessor + collector
Residential assessment looks like only 25% That is Tennessee’s normal residential assessment ratio. Assessor
Tax Relief voucher looks different 2026 Memphis Relief/Freeze information was combined into one document. City Treasury
Need City Tax Freeze Apply through Memphis Treasury, not the Shelby County Trustee. City Treasury
Need Shelby County Tax Relief Use the Trustee county program. Trustee
Parcel has a tax-sale warning Contact Trustee Service immediately for complete payoff and sale status. Trustee
Need lien or mortgage information Search recorded instruments rather than the Assessor parcel page. Register of Deeds
GIS boundary seems wrong Use the recorded plat/deed and a professional survey. Register / surveyor
Assessment appeal deadline passed Ask whether a correction, later notice or further appeal right applies. Assessor / BOE
“I am researching Memphis parcel __________ at __________. Please confirm whether my question belongs with the Shelby County Assessor, City of Memphis Treasury, Shelby County Trustee or Register of Deeds, and tell me which account or document number I should use.”
Official live-action routes

Memphis Property Record Action Center

Confirm the parcel number and property address first, then use the office that controls the specific record.

Search Property Appraisal Open the Assessor page and select Search Property Appraisal Records. Search Memphis City Tax Bill number, parcel, owner or property address. Memphis Tax Assistance 2026 Tax Relief, Freeze and Quarterly Payment resources. Search Shelby County Tax Current balances, prior years, tax-sale information and payment. Assessment Appeals BOE deadlines, procedures and further appeal rights. Parcel & Deed GIS Address, owner, parcel, tax map, deeds and tax information. Register of Deeds Recorded real-estate documents, plats and official records. Tax Sale Schedule Current county tax-sale dates and publication information.
Exactly 10 Memphis-specific answers

Memphis Property Assessor FAQs

1. Does Memphis have its own property assessor?

No. Real and personal property in Memphis is assessed by the Shelby County Assessor of Property. The City of Memphis Treasury uses that assessment to calculate and collect Memphis city property tax.

2. How do I search Memphis property assessment records?

Open the official Shelby County Assessor page and select “Search Property Appraisal Records.” Search by parcel, property address or owner and verify the parcel number, owner, location, appraisal and assessed value.

3. Do Memphis property owners pay both city and county tax?

Property inside Memphis city limits can owe both City of Memphis property tax and Shelby County property tax. City taxes are collected by Memphis Treasury; county taxes are collected separately by the Shelby County Trustee.

4. What is the 2026 Memphis property-tax rate?

The City of Memphis 2026 property-tax rate is $2.58081 per $100 of assessed value. Shelby County has a separate county tax rate, so a Memphis owner should review both tax accounts.

5. When are 2026 Memphis city property taxes due?

City of Memphis 2026 property taxes are due August 31, 2026. Interest of 1.5% of unpaid city tax begins accruing monthly starting September 1, 2026.

6. What percentage of a Memphis home’s appraised value is assessed?

Residential property is generally assessed at 25% of appraised value under Tennessee law. Commercial and industrial property are generally assessed at 40%, while business tangible personal property is generally assessed at 30%.

7. Can I still appeal my 2026 Memphis property assessment?

The ordinary Shelby County Board of Equalization filing window for Tax Year 2026 ran from May 1 through June 30, 2026 and has closed. A later correction, notice or Board decision may carry a different procedure or deadline.

8. What 2026 property-tax assistance is available to Memphis seniors?

The City offers Tax Relief, Tax Freeze and a Quarterly Payment Plan. New 2026 forms became available July 1. The Tax Freeze published income limit is $63,470, while the Tax Relief elderly/disabled income limit is $38,470. Program-specific eligibility rules apply.

9. Where do I search Memphis deeds, mortgages and liens?

Use the Shelby County Register of Deeds. Its GIS can search by address, owner, parcel or tax map and can connect a parcel with recent property records, assessment data, city tax and county tax information.

10. Can I use the online Memphis tax balance for a real-estate closing?

The City advises against relying on the Internet tax inquiry as a final closing balance because recent payments or refunds may not yet be posted. For a final City of Memphis payoff, call Treasury at 901-522-1111.

Official Sources and Editorial Verification

Shelby County Assessor of Property Property appraisal search, appraisal review, tax calculator, reappraisal and business personal property. Assessor Office Profile Melvin Burgess, office location, telephone and appraisal responsibilities. Shelby County Board of Equalization 2026 filing dates, hearing procedures and appeal rights. City of Memphis Property Tax Search 2026 city rate, due date, parcel lookup and tax-year history. Memphis Tax Information Payments, assessment appeals, Tax Relief, Freeze and Quarterly Payment guidance. City of Memphis Treasury 2026 assistance materials, payment methods and contact details. Shelby County Payment Deadlines October due date, February deadline and 1.5% monthly delinquent interest. Shelby County Tax Rates County and Memphis certified-rate information and historical rate resources. Shelby County Register of Deeds Deeds, mortgages, liens, plats and recorded real-estate documents. Register Parcel GIS Address, owner, parcel, appraisal, deed, city-tax and county-tax connections. Tennessee Assessment Schedule Statewide assessment, personal-property, county-tax and appeal calendar. Tennessee Property Assessment Data State property search by address, owner or parcel.
What was verified for this 2026 guide: Current Assessor and Register officeholders, official Memphis and Shelby County search routes, 2026 Memphis tax rate and due date, City interest timing, 2026 Board of Equalization deadline, Tennessee assessment percentages, Memphis Tax Relief/Freeze/Quarterly rules, county payment deadlines, Trustee processing fees, 2026 tax-sale schedule and Register GIS features.

CountyPropertyAppraiser.org is an independent informational website. It is not affiliated with the City of Memphis, Shelby County, Shelby County Assessor of Property, City Treasury, Shelby County Trustee, Shelby County Register of Deeds, Board of Equalization, Tennessee Comptroller or any payment processor.

Appraised values, assessments, tax rates, balances, interest, processing fees, relief-program income limits, filing dates, tax-sale schedules, office hours and portal interfaces can change. Confirm time-sensitive information with the responsible official office before paying taxes, filing an appeal, applying for tax assistance, buying property or relying on a legal record.

Last reviewed: August 7, 2026.

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