Metro Nashville & Davidson County Property Guide • 2026
Search Nashville Property Values, Parcel Records, Taxes, GIS and Deeds
The official property assessor for Nashville is the Metropolitan Nashville & Davidson County Assessor of Property, currently Vivian M. Wilhoite. The office maintains the assessment record for every Davidson County parcel, including appraised value, assessed value, property classification, buildings, ownership, historical data and assessment appeals.
The Assessor does not collect the tax. The Metropolitan Trustee, currently Erica S. Gilmore, receives the certified tax roll each September and handles Davidson County property-tax billing, payments, delinquency, Tax Relief and Tax Freeze. Deeds, mortgages and liens belong to the Davidson County Register of Deeds.
Search owner, address or map/parcel
Decode USD vs GSD tax districts
Check 2026 appraisal and appeal status
Connect parcel, tax, GIS and deed records
USD
$2.814
GSD
$2.782
PARCEL
GIS
DEEDS
& LIENS
Property Assessor
Vivian M. Wilhoite
Metro Trustee
Erica S. Gilmore
Last reviewed
August 7, 2026
Current action status • August 7, 2026
What Nashville Property Owners Need to Know Right Now
The ordinary 2026 Nashville assessment-appeal scheduling period has closed. Informal Review requests ended April 17, 2026, and the deadline to schedule a formal 2026 appeal to the independent Metropolitan Board of Equalization was 4:00 p.m. on June 26, 2026.
2026 assessment notices
Assessment notices were mailed May 20, 2026. A formal MBOE decision can still create a later State Board appeal deadline.
Disaster Relief is still open
Qualifying Winter Storm Fern property owners can apply for special property-assessment disaster proration through September 1, 2026.
2026 tax roll comes next
The Property Assessor certifies the real-property tax roll to the Metropolitan Trustee in September.
Statements mail in October
Davidson County property-tax statements are mailed during the first week of October.
Current disaster-relief test: Under Nashville’s 2026 program, qualifying real or business property generally must have sustained at least 50% damage and been uninhabitable or inoperable for 30 days or more. Apply through the Assessor no later than September 1, 2026.
2026 Tax Relief and Tax Freeze: Metro’s current checklist uses 2025 household income. The published maximum is $38,470 for Tax Relief and $63,470 for Tax Freeze. Applications and the related 2026 taxes must be completed by April 5, 2027.
Correct-office router
Which Nashville Office Controls the Property Record You Need?
Property Assessor
- Appraised value
- Assessed value
- Classification
- Property Record Card
- Building details
- Assessment history
- Greenbelt / Homebelt
Metropolitan Trustee
- Current property-tax bill
- Payments
- Partial payments
- Delinquent interest
- Tax Relief
- Tax Freeze
- Tax Deferral
Register of Deeds
- Warranty deeds
- Deeds of Trust
- Releases
- Liens
- Plats
- Certified document copies
- Property Alert
Metro GIS / Planning
- Parcel boundaries
- Zoning
- Permit context
- Aerial imagery
- District boundaries
- Daily map updates
- Location verification
Do not mix the offices: Vivian Wilhoite’s Assessor office can change an assessment but cannot accept your property-tax payment. Erica Gilmore’s Trustee office can collect the tax but cannot lower the Assessor’s appraised value.
Official Nashville Assessor search
How to Search Davidson County Property Records
Choose Real Estate.
Use Personal Property only when researching a business tangible-personal-property account rather than land and buildings.
Enter at least three characters.
The portal requires a minimum amount of information before it returns results.
Search an owner as “Last, First.”
The official example is “Doe, John.” Also try trusts, estates and business entities when relevant.
Search an address in simple form.
The Assessor gives “100 Main St” as the standard format. Remove apartment, ZIP and excess punctuation when a complete address fails.
Use Map & Parcel for the strongest match.
Official examples include 19514000500 and 199000c00100CO. Copy the complete identifier from a bill, deed or parcel record.
Open the Property Summary Page.
Match owner, address, map/parcel, classification and value before doing anything with the record.
Open the Printable Property Record Card.
Save or print the detailed record when researching an appeal, purchase, estate or ownership issue.
Review Building and Improvement Details.
Check square footage, construction, age, improvements and other physical characteristics.
Review Historical Data.
Compare prior values and assessment changes rather than looking only at the newest number.
Comparable-sales tool: After opening a parcel, use the Assessor’s Comper Sales Search under the property map when you need nearby comparable transactions for valuation research.
Before paying or appealing
Davidson County Property Search Field Decoder
| Search / record field |
What it tells you |
Best use |
| Map & Parcel |
Primary parcel identifier used to connect assessment, mapping and tax data. |
Use before relying on an owner or street-address match. |
| Owner |
Name maintained for assessment administration. |
Good for discovery; verify legal title separately. |
| Property Address |
Physical situs location. |
Do not confuse with mailing address. |
| Appraised Value |
Assessor’s estimate of market value. |
Compare with sales and property characteristics. |
| Assessed Value |
Appraised Value multiplied by Tennessee’s statutory assessment ratio. |
This is the value to which the tax rate is applied. |
| Classification |
Residential/farm, commercial/industrial, personal property or other class. |
Controls the assessment percentage. |
| Tax Jurisdiction |
USD, GSD or applicable satellite/special district. |
Determines which tax rate to use. |
| Historical Data |
Prior assessment information. |
Useful for seeing reappraisal and annual change patterns. |
Tennessee assessment percentages
How Davidson County Appraised Value Becomes Assessed Value
Residential
25% of appraised value
Farm
25% of appraised value
Commercial / Industrial
40% of appraised value
Business Personal Property
30% of appraised/depreciated value
1. Market appraisal
Assessor establishes appraised value.
Example home: $400,000.
2. Classification
Residential property uses 25%.
$400,000 × 25%.
3. Assessed Value
Example assessed value is $100,000.
Tax is not based on the full $400,000.
4. Tax District
Determine USD, GSD or satellite-city district.
District changes the rate.
5. Tax Bill
Trustee applies the certified rate.
Interest/fees matter after delinquency.
2025 reappraisal still drives current values
Why Nashville Property Values Changed So Much
Davidson County completed its most recent countywide reappraisal in calendar year 2025. Metro’s 2026 budget documents identify the next scheduled countywide reappraisal as 2028.
2025 countywide reappraisal
Values were based on market data used for the 2025 mass appraisal.
45% median increase
Metro’s Assessor reported that the 2025 reappraisal produced a 45% median countywide increase in property value.
Next reappraisal: 2028
Metro budget documents identify calendar year 2028 as the next countywide reappraisal cycle.
A 45% countywide median does not mean your parcel should increase exactly 45%. Individual changes depend on the property, neighborhood, sales evidence, construction and classification.
Tax rate and appraisal are separate: Tennessee’s revenue-neutral certified-rate process occurs after reappraisal. Metro Council can then adopt a final rate through the budget process.
Nashville-specific tax routing
Urban Services District vs General Services District
Urban Services District — USD
Current combined Metro rate: $2.814 per $100 of assessed value. USD includes the broader service package associated with Nashville’s urban district.
General Services District — GSD
Current base Metro rate: $2.782 per $100 of assessed value.
USD additional component
The FY2027 Metro budget maintains an additional USD component of $0.032, producing the $2.814 combined USD/GSD rate.
Same rates carried into FY2027: Metro’s 2026–2027 budget materials show $2.782 for GSD and $2.814 combined for USD, unchanged from the prior fiscal-year rates adopted after the 2025 reappraisal.
Satellite-city and special-district check
Belle Meade
The Trustee identifies Belle Meade as one of the Davidson County cities with a separate municipal property tax.
Goodlettsville
Davidson County property inside applicable Goodlettsville jurisdiction can have separate city taxation.
Ridgetop
Ridgetop is also identified by the Trustee as having separate city tax.
Other special assessment areas: Downtown and other areas can also involve CBID, Gulch BID, South Nashville or satellite-city district rates. Use the Assessor’s current Tax Rates & Calculator rather than assuming USD/GSD is the only charge.
Residential tax estimate
How to Calculate a Nashville Property-Tax Estimate
Example: $400,000 USD home
Appraised Value: $400,000
Residential assessment ratio: 25%
Assessed Value: $100,000
USD rate: $2.814 per $100
$100,000 ÷ 100 × $2.814 = $2,814 estimated Metro tax
Example: $400,000 GSD home
Appraised Value: $400,000
Residential assessment ratio: 25%
Assessed Value: $100,000
GSD rate: $2.782 per $100
$100,000 ÷ 100 × $2.782 = $2,782 estimated Metro tax
Estimate only: A satellite-city tax, business-improvement assessment, vegetation lien, Tax Relief credit, Tax Freeze status, rounding or delinquent charge can make the Trustee bill different from a simple calculation.
Official Metro Tax Calculator
Choose the property location/tax district, select the property classification, enter the appraised value and review the estimated tax.
2026 Nashville property calendar
Assessment, Relief and Tax Dates to Save
Informal Review
2026 request period closed at 4:00 p.m.
Assessment notices
2026 notices and informal-review decisions mailed.
Formal appeal
Deadline to schedule 2026 MBOE appeal.
Disaster Relief
Winter Storm Fern assessment-proration deadline.
Tax statements
Trustee mails current-year statements first week of October.
Tax deadline
2026 tax must be paid in full by the final day of February 2027.
Relief / Freeze
2026 applications and taxes due by April 5, 2027.
March 1 delinquency: Beginning March 1, the Metropolitan Trustee adds interest of 1.5% of base tax on the first day of each month—18% annually.
Metropolitan Trustee workflow
How to Search Davidson County Property Taxes
Select “Pay or Check Taxes.”
Metro links to its authorized online property-information and payment systems from this page.
Use the parcel from the Assessor.
Matching the map/parcel number reduces the risk of paying a same-name or similar-address property.
Verify the owner and address.
Compare the Trustee result with the Assessor Property Record Card.
Review the correct tax year.
2026 taxes cover calendar year 2026 even though the bill is paid from October 2026 through February 2027.
Check tax district.
Confirm whether the account is USD, GSD or a district with additional municipal/special assessments.
Review payment history.
Confirm whether an escrow company, prior owner or another payer already submitted funds.
Check delinquent amounts separately.
Prior-year taxes can remain due even when the current-year line shows paid.
Review processing fee before payment.
Card and eCheck fees differ.
Save the confirmation.
Keep parcel, tax year, payment amount, date and confirmation number.
Partial payments are allowed. Tennessee law allows the Trustee to accept partial payments during the collection period, but the full balance must be paid by the last day of February to avoid interest.
No bill in the mail? Tennessee law does not require a personal tax notice before tax becomes due. Failure to receive the statement does not eliminate the tax or delinquent interest.
Current Trustee payment charges
Davidson County Online Property-Tax Payment Fees
Credit / debit card
2.55% processing fee with a $2.00 minimum charge.
eCheck
$1.00 processing fee.
Mail
Make checks payable to Metropolitan Trustee and mail to P.O. Box 196358, Nashville, TN 37219-6358.
First Horizon
Participating First Horizon locations accept Metro Davidson property-tax payments from October through February under Trustee rules.
Online transaction date: The Trustee treats payments made through its website as paid on the date of the online transaction.
Bank bill-pay warning: A payment initiated through your bank’s online bill-pay system is credited based on when the Trustee receives it, not necessarily when you instructed your bank to send it.
2026 formal scheduling closed
Nashville Property Assessment Appeal Process
Informal Review
2026 requests closed April 17 at 4:00 p.m.
Formal MBOE Appeal
Scheduling opened May 26 and closed June 26, 2026 at 4:00 p.m.
State Board
An MBOE decision can be appealed to the Tennessee State Board of Equalization under its decision-specific deadline.
You cannot appeal the tax rate through the Assessor. A valuation/classification appeal can change the assessed value; Metro tax rates are set by the Mayor and Metropolitan Council through the budget and tax-levy process.
Appeal evidence worth organizing
- 2026 assessment notice
- Property Record Card
- Comparable sales
- Recent appraisal
- Building-size correction
- Property-condition photos
- Repair estimates
- Land-size evidence
- Classification evidence
- MBOE decision notice
Formal Appeal Call Center: 615-862-6059. The 2026 scheduling period has closed, but this number remains useful for questions about a decision, hearing status or next appeal step.
Official Metropolitan Board Appeal Guide
Review the MBOE process, hearing preparation and State Board next steps.
OPEN THROUGH SEPTEMBER 1, 2026
Winter Storm Fern Property Assessment Disaster Relief
Nashville adopted a special 2026 assessment-proration measure for qualifying property damaged by Winter Storm Fern under Tennessee disaster-assessment law.
Damage threshold
Property generally must have sustained at least 50% damage.
Duration requirement
Residence must have been uninhabitable—or a business inoperable—for 30 days or more.
Application deadline
September 1, 2026.
Residential property
Use the Real Property Disaster Proration Application.
Business property
A Tangible Personal Property Disaster Proration Application is available for qualifying business losses.
Verification
Assessor staff can perform periodic site visits until the property is restored or business operations resume.
Do not wait until tax bills arrive. This is an assessment-proration process administered by the Assessor. The published application deadline is September 1, 2026.
Official 2026 Disaster Relief Instructions
Review qualifications and locate the appropriate real or tangible-personal-property form.
2026 income limit: $38,470
Nashville Property Tax Relief
Metropolitan Nashville-Davidson County participates in Tennessee’s Property Tax Relief Program for qualifying elderly homeowners, disabled homeowners, disabled veterans and certain surviving spouses.
Elderly homeowner
Applicant must meet age, principal-residence, ownership and income requirements.
Disabled homeowner
Disability and annual program requirements apply.
Disabled veteran / spouse
Separate veteran qualification rules apply through Tennessee’s relief program.
2026 income test
Metro’s current checklist lists a maximum 2025 qualifying income of $38,470 for applicable elderly/disabled Tax Relief applications.
2025 income documentation
Federal returns, Social Security, pensions, rental income, investment activity and other income sources can be part of the verification.
2026 deadline
File the application and pay the required 2026 taxes in full by April 5, 2027.
Tax Relief is not a conventional homestead exemption. Nashville’s Assessor specifically notes that Tennessee does not have a general homestead exemption like many other states; relief programs are administered separately through the Trustee.
2026 Tax Relief & Freeze Checklist
Review current income limits, required 2025 income documents and the April 5, 2027 completion deadline.
2026 income limit: $63,470
Davidson County Property Tax Freeze
Metro Nashville-Davidson County was the first Tennessee jurisdiction to establish the local Property Tax Freeze program after the state enabling law.
Age requirement
The qualifying homeowner must be age 65 or older by December 31 of the tax year for which the application is filed.
The property must be the principal residence.
$63,470
Metro’s current 2026 checklist uses a maximum 2025 income of $63,470 from the applicant, spouse and all property owners.
Income documentation must support the application.
Freeze is not automatic forever
Enrolled owners submit annual vouchers and continue to meet the program requirements.
The 2026 application/tax deadline is April 5, 2027.
Tax Freeze does not freeze the Assessor’s market value. The Assessor can continue to show updated appraisal information even while the qualifying tax amount is controlled under the Freeze program.
Separate homeowner program
Davidson County Tax Deferral
Nashville also maintains a Tax Deferral program under Tennessee law for certain elderly or totally and permanently disabled homeowners with very limited income.
Age / disability
Eligibility can include a qualifying single homeowner age 65+, qualifying elderly married household or totally and permanently disabled applicant.
Published income threshold
The Trustee’s current program page describes a combined gross-income test below $25,000 per year.
Deferral is not forgiveness
A deferral postpones qualifying tax rather than automatically eliminating the obligation.
Official Davidson County Tax Deferral
Review current eligibility and repayment consequences before applying.
Agricultural, forest and open-space land
Davidson County Greenbelt Assessment
Qualifying land can receive Tennessee Greenbelt current-use valuation rather than being taxed solely according to a potentially higher development-market value.
Agricultural land
Qualifying acreage and agricultural-use rules apply.
Forest land
Qualifying forest land can require a forest-management plan and other documentation.
Open-space land
Separate statutory qualifications apply to qualifying open-space property.
First-time current-year filing: Tennessee’s ordinary Greenbelt deadline is March 15. The normal 2026 filing period has passed.
Rollback-tax warning: A sale, subdivision or change in qualifying use can create rollback-tax liability. Ask the Assessor to explain the consequence before changing a Greenbelt parcel.
Davidson County Greenbelt
Review applications, current-use requirements and local Assessor instructions.
A lesser-known Nashville property tool
What Is Davidson County Homebelt?
Homebelt is different from Greenbelt. Tennessee law allows certain long-term owners of residences that are zoned for commercial use—and therefore exposed to commercial-property valuation and taxation—to seek a present-use Homebelt assessment under qualifying circumstances.
Long-term residential use
The property is still being used as a dwelling despite commercial zoning.
Commercial-zoning pressure
Higher commercial-development value can create a substantial assessment burden for a long-term homeowner.
Assessor application
Homebelt classification is handled by the Davidson County Property Assessor.
Official Homebelt Instructions
Read the Homebelt law and download the Davidson County application.
Tangible personal property
Nashville Business Personal Property Search & Schedule B
Businesses in Davidson County must separately report taxable tangible personal property such as furniture, computers, machinery, tools, supplies and equipment. This account is different from the building or land parcel.
2026 timely deadline
March 2, 2026 at 11:59 p.m.
Online late-filing portal
Closed April 24, 2026 at 4:00 p.m.
Assessment ratio
Business tangible personal property is generally assessed at 30%.
Did not file Schedule B? Contact the Assessor instead of waiting for the tax bill. Failure to file can result in an Assessor-generated value and possible penalties.
Official Schedule B Instructions
Review 2026 filing status, late-filing instructions and business tangible-property categories.
Nonprofit property
Religious, Charitable and Educational Property Exemptions
Qualifying religious, charitable, scientific and nonprofit educational organizations can seek Tennessee property-tax exemption when the property is used for qualifying exempt purposes.
State Board approval
These exemptions are granted and overseen by the Tennessee State Board of Equalization.
Parcel-specific filing
A qualifying organization generally needs an exemption application for each parcel or qualifying personal-property account.
Davidson County assistance
Assessor exemption contact:
615-880-3654.
Davidson County Exemption Guide
Review qualifying uses and State Board filing information.
Daily-updated Metro parcel map
Use Nashville Parcel Viewer for GIS, Zoning and Permit Context
Ownership context
Parcel Viewer displays parcel-related ownership information and links to detailed records.
Zoning
Review Metro zoning information before assuming the Assessor classification controls land-use rights.
Permits
Parcel Viewer can provide permit-related information and links.
Aerials and layers
Add geographic layers to understand surrounding roads, districts and property context.
Daily updates
Metro states that Parcel Viewer information is updated daily.
View Details
Select a parcel on the map and choose View Details to open parcel information and history.
GIS is not a legal survey. Metro expressly provides parcel-map data “as is.” Use deeds, recorded plats and a licensed surveyor for an exact boundary determination.
Davidson County legal land records
How to Search Nashville Deeds, Mortgages and Liens
The Davidson County Register of Deeds, currently Karen Johnson, is custodian of legal documents affecting Nashville and Davidson County real estate.
Documents recorded
Warranty deeds, deeds of trust, releases, powers of attorney, liens, plats and other instruments.
Online index
Subscription search provides indexing from July 1, 1964 to current.
Images
Register information states document images are available from 1784 to current through its records system.
Copy the parcel and owner from the Assessor.
This helps narrow the correct Davidson County property.
Use the online land-record system when needed.
The Register directs professional and recurring users to DavidsonPortal.com for subscription access.
Search owner names and recording dates.
For records beginning January 1, 2000, the online system can also search subdivision, lot number and document type.
Match the legal description.
Street address alone is not enough for title research.
Order the proper copy.
Use certified copies when a court, lender, estate or legal process requires certification.
Current published copy charges
| Copy service |
Published charge |
Use |
| Non-certified document copy |
$0.50 per page |
Routine research copy. |
| Certified copy |
$1 per page |
When official certification is required. |
| Mailed-copy minimum |
$2 minimum |
Applies to copy requests sent by mail. |
| Subdivision plat by mail |
$5 |
Mailed plat copy. |
| Large subdivision plat in person |
$3 |
Large copy of a subdivision section. |
Property Alert: The Davidson County Register offers a recording-alert service that can notify owners when a document is filed under a registered name.
Assessor owner ≠ title report. A Property Record Card is not proof that title is free of mortgages, liens, easements or other recorded interests.
Buyer and owner scenarios
Which Nashville Records Should You Check?
| Situation |
Records to review |
Best next action |
| Buying a Nashville home |
Assessor PRC, Trustee tax account, deed, liens, parcel GIS and zoning. |
Match map/parcel and legal description before closing. |
| New homeowner |
Recorded deed, Assessor ownership and mailing address. |
Correct the Assessor mailing record before October bills. |
| Mortgage escrow |
Trustee payment history and lender disbursement. |
Verify posting before making a duplicate payment. |
| Value seems high |
PRC, Comper sales, building details and MBOE decision. |
Use any remaining decision-specific State Board deadline. |
| Storm-damaged property |
Damage evidence, occupancy/operation history and Assessor disaster form. |
Apply by September 1, 2026 if qualified. |
| Senior homeowner |
2026 tax bill, age, deed and 2025 income documents. |
Prepare Tax Relief / Freeze application for the current cycle. |
| Commercial-zoned longtime residence |
Zoning, Assessor classification, occupancy history. |
Ask whether Homebelt applies. |
| Business owner |
Schedule B, personal-property account, tax bill and asset records. |
Resolve a missed filing with Personal Property staff promptly. |
Howard Office Building + Register location
Davidson County Property Office Contacts
Assessor of Property
Vivian M. Wilhoite
Howard Office Building
700 President Ronald Reagan Way
Suite 210
Nashville, TN 37210
615-862-6080
assessorweb@nashville.gov
Mon–Fri 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
Metropolitan Trustee
Erica S. Gilmore
Howard Office Building
700 President Ronald Reagan Way
Suite 220
Nashville, TN 37210
615-862-6330
trustee@nashville.gov
Mon–Fri 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
Register of Deeds
Karen Johnson
Public Square Garage
300 Deaderick Street
Nashville, TN 37201
615-862-6790
rod.infodesk@nashville.gov
Mon–Fri 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
Assessor appeal line
615-862-6059
Questions regarding MBOE formal appeals and decisions.
Tax Relief / Freeze
615-862-6140
Metropolitan Trustee specialists.
Metro Mapping
615-862-7175
mappingstaff@nashville.gov
Parcel-map and cadastral questions.
Nashville Property Search Problems and Fixes
| Problem |
Practical fix |
Correct office |
| Owner search returns nothing |
Use “Last, First,” try at least three characters or search address/map-parcel. |
Assessor |
| Address gives several results |
Match map/parcel and property classification before opening the tax record. |
Assessor |
| New owner is missing |
Verify that the deed recorded with the Register and allow assessment records to update. |
Register → Assessor |
| Tax seems too high |
Separate appraisal, assessment ratio, tax district and tax rate. |
Assessor + Trustee |
| USD and GSD rates differ |
Check the Tax Jurisdiction field and Parcel Viewer location. |
Assessor / GIS |
| Need separate city tax |
Check Belle Meade, Ridgetop or Goodlettsville city requirements when applicable. |
Municipality |
| Tax bill did not arrive |
Search Trustee records directly; lack of mailed notice does not stop delinquency. |
Trustee |
| Mortgage company says paid |
Verify actual Trustee posting before paying independently. |
Trustee + lender |
| Appeal deadline passed |
Review MBOE decision date or ask whether another statutory correction/appeal route applies. |
Assessor / SBOE |
| Storm-damaged property |
Check 50% damage and 30-day occupancy/operation test before September 1. |
Assessor |
| Need homestead exemption |
Tennessee has no general homestead exemption; check Relief, Freeze or Deferral. |
Trustee |
| Commercial zoning on old residence |
Review Homebelt eligibility with Assessor. |
Assessor |
| GIS boundary looks wrong |
Use deed, plat and licensed survey for legal boundary proof. |
Register / Surveyor |
| Need proof of ownership |
Obtain the recorded deed rather than relying on Assessor owner field. |
Register of Deeds |
Official action center
Nashville & Davidson County Property Links
Real Property Search
Owner, address, map/parcel, PRC, building and history.
Recent Sales
Quarterly Davidson County sale reports and comparable research.
Property Tax
Check tax history, pay taxes and review current fees.
Tax Calculator
USD, GSD and other district calculations.
Parcel Viewer
GIS, zoning, ownership, permit and parcel layers.
Assessment Appeals
MBOE procedure and next appeal steps.
2026 Relief / Freeze
Current income limits and required documents.
Register of Deeds
Deeds, mortgages, liens, plats and Property Alert.
Exactly 10 Nashville-specific questions
Davidson County Nashville Property Assessor FAQs
1. Who is the property assessor for Nashville and Davidson County?
The Metropolitan Nashville & Davidson County Assessor of Property is Vivian M. Wilhoite. The Assessor office is at 700 President Ronald Reagan Way, Suite 210, Nashville, Tennessee 37210, and the main telephone number is 615-862-6080.
2. How do I search Davidson County property records?
Use the official Nashville Property Assessor search at portal.padctn.org. Choose Real Estate and search with at least three characters using owner name, address or map/parcel. The official examples include “Doe, John,” “100 Main St,” and a complete map/parcel number.
3. What is the difference between appraised value and assessed value in Nashville?
Appraised value is the Assessor’s estimate of market value. Assessed value is produced by multiplying the appraisal by Tennessee’s statutory assessment ratio. Residential and farm property are generally assessed at 25%, commercial and industrial real property at 40%, and business tangible personal property at 30%.
4. What is the current Davidson County property-tax rate?
Metro’s current base General Services District rate is $2.782 per $100 of assessed value. The Urban Services District has a combined rate of $2.814 per $100. Special business districts or qualifying satellite cities can add other charges.
5. When are 2026 Davidson County property taxes due?
The Metropolitan Trustee receives the certified tax roll in September and mails statements during the first week of October. Taxes are due during the October-through-February collection period and must be paid in full by the last day of February 2027 to avoid delinquent interest.
6. Can I still appeal my 2026 Nashville property assessment?
The ordinary 2026 Informal Review deadline was April 17, and the deadline to schedule a formal appeal to the Metropolitan Board of Equalization was June 26, 2026. If you already received an MBOE decision, a State Board appeal may still have a decision-specific deadline.
7. Is there any property assessment deadline still open in Nashville in August 2026?
Yes. Qualifying owners affected by Winter Storm Fern can apply for Nashville’s special property-assessment disaster proration through September 1, 2026. The program generally requires at least 50% property damage and 30 days or more of uninhabitable or inoperable condition.
8. What are the 2026 Nashville Property Tax Relief and Tax Freeze income limits?
The Metropolitan Trustee’s 2026 checklist lists a maximum 2025 qualifying income of $38,470 for applicable Tax Relief applicants and $63,470 for Tax Freeze. The application and required 2026 taxes must be completed by April 5, 2027.
9. Where do I search Nashville deeds, mortgages and liens?
Use the Davidson County Register of Deeds. The Register records warranty deeds, deeds of trust, releases, liens, plats and other legal real-estate documents. The office is at 300 Deaderick Street and can be reached at 615-862-6790.
10. Is Nashville Parcel Viewer a legal survey?
No. Metro Parcel Viewer is useful for ownership, zoning, permits and geographic parcel context, but Metro expressly does not treat the map as a legal document. Use recorded deeds, plats and a licensed land survey for an exact boundary determination.
Official Nashville & Tennessee Sources
Metro Assessor of Property
Office contacts, services, appeals and property information.
Real Property Search
Owner, address, map/parcel, property summary and PRC.
Assessor Tax Rates & Calculator
USD/GSD structure, classifications and district calculator.
Metropolitan Trustee
Tax lookup, billing, payments, current fees and tax assistance.
Property Tax Questions
October statements, February deadline, partial payments and delinquent interest.
2026 Relief / Freeze Checklist
$38,470 and $63,470 income limits and April 5, 2027 deadline.
2026 Assessment Appeals
May 26–June 26 formal appeal scheduling and MBOE process.
2026 Disaster Proration
Winter Storm Fern qualifications and September 1 deadline.
Nashville Parcel Viewer
Daily-updated parcel, zoning, permit and geographic data.
Davidson County Register
Deeds, liens, plats, copies, Property Alert and office information.
Metro Tax Levies
FY2026 and FY2027 budget and property-tax levy documents.
Tennessee Assessment Schedule
Statewide assessment, appeal and tax-calendar framework.
Verified for this 2026 guide: current Assessor and Trustee officeholders, official parcel search, search formats, office contacts, 2025 reappraisal context, 2028 next reappraisal, 2026 informal and formal appeal dates, current USD/GSD tax rates, 2026 tax billing cycle, Trustee processing fees, delinquent interest, 2026 Tax Relief/Freeze limits, disaster-proration deadline, Schedule B status, Metro GIS and Register of Deeds services.
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Property values, assessment classifications, tax rates, special-district charges, payment fees, appeal rights, disaster-relief requirements, Tax Relief/Freeze income limits, office hours and online systems can change. Confirm a deadline-sensitive or legal action with the responsible official office.
Last reviewed: August 7, 2026.
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