Memphis County Property Assessor 2026: Search & Tax Records

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Memphis TN Property Assessment & Tax Records

Search Memphis Property Records, Shelby County Assessments and 2026 Tax Bills

Memphis does not have a separate “Memphis County Property Assessor.” Memphis is located in Shelby County, and the official valuation office is the Shelby County Assessor of Property. That office maintains appraisal values and property characteristics for Memphis homes, land and businesses, while the City of Memphis Treasury and Shelby County Trustee handle separate property-tax bills.

This guide connects the entire process: find a property by owner, address or parcel, understand the 2025 countywide reappraisal that still affects 2026 assessments, calculate assessment percentages, check City of Memphis and Shelby County taxes separately, review appeal status, search deeds and liens, correct owner or mailing information and find tax relief without confusing one office with another.

Official office: Shelby County Assessor of Property
2025 reappraisal • next scheduled for 2029
Memphis 2026 city tax due August 31
City and county tax balances are separate
Search Assessor Records Search Memphis City Tax Search County Tax Search Deeds & Liens
Official assessor Melvin Burgess
Assessor phone 901-222-7001
Real estate parcels 353,000+
Last full reappraisal 2025
Memphis 2026 tax rate $2.58081 / $100
City tax deadline Aug. 31, 2026
August 11, 2026 action status

What Memphis Property Owners Need to Know Right Now

The most urgent current deadline is the City of Memphis property-tax bill. The City’s official 2026 tax system lists a rate of $2.58081 per $100 of assessed value and a payment deadline of August 31, 2026. Unpaid City taxes begin accruing 1.5% interest per month starting September 1.
City of Memphis tax bill 2026 bills are already searchable. Check the parcel, owner, tax bill year, assessed value and balance before paying.
Shelby County tax bill County realty taxes become due beginning the first Monday of October and become delinquent March 1 of the following year.
2026 assessment appeal The regular Shelby County Board of Equalization filing period ran May 1 through June 30. Hearings began in July for timely filed appeals.
Do not assume paying the Memphis City bill also pays Shelby County: a taxable property located inside Memphis can have a City of Memphis property-tax obligation and a separate Shelby County property-tax obligation.
2026 Tax Relief/Freeze notice change: the City announced in July 2026 that program participants may now receive combined payment and recertification information on one voucher instead of two separate documents. Do not assume part of the benefit is missing simply because the paperwork looks different.
Search-intent correction

Is There a Memphis County Property Assessor?

Memphis, Tennessee

A city located within Shelby County.

No separate Memphis County exists.

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Shelby County Assessor

The official office responsible for appraising real and personal property in Memphis and throughout Shelby County.

Assessor: Melvin Burgess.

Correct search path: when someone searches “Memphis County Property Assessor,” “Memphis TN Property Assessor,” “Memphis property appraisal,” or “Memphis property records,” the official appraisal record is maintained by the Shelby County Assessor of Property.
Choose the record custodian

Five Offices Can Be Involved in One Memphis Property

Shelby County Assessor

  • Appraised market value
  • Assessment value
  • Property classification
  • Building characteristics
  • Property appraisal records
  • Personal property

Memphis Treasury

  • City property-tax bills
  • City tax payments
  • City payment history
  • Tax Relief / Freeze
  • Quarterly payments
  • City delinquency

Shelby County Trustee

  • County property taxes
  • County tax payments
  • County receipts
  • County delinquency
  • County tax sales
  • Tax Freeze / Relief

Board of Equalization

  • Formal value appeals
  • Real-property hearings
  • Personal-property appeals
  • Appeal evidence
  • Hearing decisions
  • Procedural support

Register of Deeds

  • Deeds
  • Mortgages
  • Recorded liens
  • Releases
  • Plats
  • Comparable sales
Office-routing rule: Assessor = value and assessment record. Memphis Treasury = Memphis city bill. Trustee = Shelby County bill. Board of Equalization = formal assessment appeal. Register = recorded land documents.
Internal comparison: office names differ across states. In Florida, a Property Appraiser performs many functions comparable to a Tennessee Assessor. See our existing Volusia County Property Appraiser search and tax inquiry guide to understand that state-level terminology difference.

Choose the Memphis Property Task You Need

Find a Memphis property Use Shelby County Assessor records and search by property address, owner information or parcel identifier.
Check the appraisal Compare appraised value, classification, land, building characteristics and current assessment information.
Search the City tax bill Use Memphis ePayments by tax bill number, year, parcel, owner or property address.
Search the County tax bill Use Shelby County Trustee Tax Look-Up for county tax balances, bills, receipts and delinquency.
Find a deed or lien Use Shelby County Register of Deeds by name, instrument number, parcel, lot, address or record type.
Fix or challenge a record Separate factual Assessor corrections from a formal Board of Equalization market-value appeal.

Jump to Your Memphis Property Task

Best Search Field for Each Memphis Property Situation

Parcel number Best exact-property identifier.
Street address Best normal homeowner search.
Owner name Useful for ownership research.
Tax bill number Memphis tax lookup identifier.
Instrument number Best recorded-document search.
You know Start here Search tip
Property address Assessor Begin with street number and main street name.
Owner name Assessor or Register Try surname/company first and compare every parcel returned.
Parcel number Assessor, City tax, Trustee or Register Use it to connect appraisal, tax and deed systems.
Memphis tax bill number City of Memphis ePayments Enter the bill number with the correct tax-bill year.
Recorded instrument number Register of Deeds Use instrument-number search for a precise recorded document.

Memphis Property Record Decoder: What Each Field Means

Field Meaning What to verify
Parcel ID Identifier used to connect appraisal, tax and land records. Copy it before checking tax or deed systems.
Owner Ownership name carried in the county property record. Compare with the most recent recorded deed.
Property address Physical location associated with the parcel. Make sure it is the correct property rather than a mailing address.
Appraised value Assessor’s estimate of market value. Compare to characteristics, condition and market evidence.
Assessment Taxable assessment percentage applied to appraised value before the tax rate. Confirm the classification percentage is appropriate.
Land information Parcel size and land-related appraisal characteristics. Compare acreage or dimensions with recorded documents and surveys.
Improvement data Building size, age, type, condition and other physical features used in valuation. Flag major factual errors before arguing only about value.
Sale history Recorded property-transfer information. Determine whether the transaction was a qualified market sale.
Buyer due-diligence rule: the Assessor record is excellent for appraisal research but should not replace a deed, title search, professional survey, inspection, zoning confirmation or legal review.
Major 2026 context

Why Memphis Property Values Still Reflect the 2025 Reappraisal

Shelby County operates on a four-year real-property reappraisal cycle. The most recent countywide reappraisal occurred in 2025, and the next scheduled full reappraisal is 2029.

That means 2026 is not another full reappraisal year. The Assessor can still update records between reappraisals for new construction, demolition, additions, subdivisions, corrections and other property changes.

  • The 2025 reappraisal reset countywide market values.
  • 2026 assessments can still change when the property itself changes.
  • Business personal property is appraised annually.
  • The Assessor reports more than 353,000 real estate parcels countywide.
A higher appraised value does not automatically mean the tax rate stayed the same. Tennessee reappraisal rules require a certified or recapture-rate process designed to prevent a jurisdiction from receiving a reappraisal windfall solely because values increased.
2025 Countywide reappraisal established updated market-value levels.
2026–2028 Annual maintenance continues for physical and ownership changes.
2029 Next scheduled full Shelby County real-property reappraisal.
Appraised value is not the same as assessment

Tennessee Assessment Percentages Used for Memphis Property

Tennessee classification determines what percentage of appraised value becomes assessed value before a local property-tax rate is applied.

Rental-property classification deserves attention: the Assessor states that real property used for dwelling purposes containing two or more rental units can fall under commercial and industrial classification rules rather than ordinary residential classification.

Example: residential property appraised at $300,000

Appraised value $300,000
×
Residential ratio 25%
=
Assessment $75,000

The local city or county tax rate is then applied to the assessed value, not directly to the full $300,000 appraisal.

Critical Memphis tax concept

Memphis City Property Tax vs. Shelby County Property Tax

City of Memphis Tax
2026 due August 31

Collector: City of Memphis Treasury

2026 rate: $2.58081 per $100 of assessed value

Delinquency: begins September 1

Interest: 1.5% of unpaid tax per month after delinquency

City taxes apply to taxable property located within Memphis city limits.

Shelby County Tax
Due beginning October cycle

Collector: Shelby County Trustee

Due: first Monday of October

Final timely payment: last day of February following the tax year

Delinquency: March 1

County tax applies throughout Shelby County, including taxable property located inside Memphis.

Most important payment check: after paying one system, search the other system before assuming the property has no remaining local property-tax obligation.
City of Memphis 2026 live tax workflow

How to Search and Pay Memphis Property Taxes

2026 City tax deadline: August 31, 2026. Starting September 1, unpaid City property tax accrues 1.5% interest per month.
Open the official Memphis tax lookup. Go to City of Memphis Property Tax Lookup.
Choose one search method. Search by Tax Bill Number and year, Parcel Number, Property Owner Name or Property Address.
Open the correct result. Match parcel number, owner and property address.
Read every tax year shown. The detailed record can display current and prior tax years, assessed value, tax rate, tax amount, interest or penalty, other charges and total due.
Check additional property-related charges. A Memphis bill can include qualifying weed cutting, anti-neglect, sidewalk, demolition, board-up or sanitation-related charges in addition to ordinary property tax.
Review payment history. Select the applicable year when the portal provides a link to see payment history.
Do not use a web balance for a real-estate closing. The City warns that online balances may not reflect every posting or refund. Call the Treasury Tax line for a final balance when legal or closing accuracy is required.
Choose the payment method. Pay online, by telephone, by mail, at City Hall or at a participating First Horizon Bank under the City’s current payment instructions.
Save your receipt. Retain the confirmation, parcel, tax year, payment amount and payment date.
Online Use the official Memphis ePayments property-tax system with an available electronic payment method.
Telephone Payment line: 901-636-7200.
City Hall 125 N. Main St., Suite 375, Memphis. Current Treasury payment hours list 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Mail City of Memphis Treasury
P.O. Box 185
Memphis, TN 38101-0185
First Horizon Bank The City lists in-person payment with tax bill and check or money order at participating First Horizon locations.
Treasury questions Call 901-522-1111 for City property-tax account questions.
Oldest-year rule: the City’s tax portal says payments are applied starting with the oldest tax year that is not protected by an active bankruptcy situation. Review prior years before assuming a current-year payment will be applied exactly as expected.
Separate Shelby County tax account

How to Search Shelby County Property Taxes for a Memphis Property

The Shelby County Trustee collects county property taxes. The Assessor establishes the assessment; the County Commission sets the county tax rate; and the Trustee applies the rate to the certified assessment.

Open Shelby County Tax Look-Up. Use the official Trustee Tax Look-Up page.
Locate the correct property account. Use the available owner, parcel or property information provided by the current tax-search interface.
Compare with the Assessor parcel. Match the owner, parcel and property before paying.
Review current and delinquent years. Keep track of every parcel you own and verify that every year has been paid.
Understand the county calendar. County real estate taxes become due and payable beginning the first Monday of October.
Pay by the final February deadline. The Trustee states that taxes must be paid by the last day of February of the following calendar year to avoid delinquency.
Check again after mortgage payment. Mortgage companies may request the tax information directly, but the owner remains responsible for making sure the county tax was actually paid.
Save the receipt. Use the Trustee’s receipt function and retain proof with the property file.
County delinquency: Shelby County taxes become delinquent March 1. Interest is generally charged at 1.5% per month on the unpaid base tax balance, and older delinquent accounts can incur lawsuit charges and additional legal costs.
“I need the current Shelby County payoff for parcel __________. Please confirm every unpaid tax year, base tax, accrued interest, legal or lawsuit charges and the total amount required through __________.”
Planning tool — not an official bill

Memphis Property Assessment and Tax Estimate Worksheet

Use this calculator to understand how Tennessee’s assessment percentage works and to make a planning estimate. Always verify the actual assessment and tax bill in the official systems.

Estimated assessment $0.00
Estimated City tax $0.00
Estimated County tax $0.00
Estimated combined tax $0.00
Important: this is a planning worksheet, not an official tax calculator or payoff. It does not account for exemptions, PILOT arrangements, CBID assessments, special charges, tax relief, freezes, interest, penalties, corrected assessments or other account-specific adjustments. Verify current rates before relying on an estimate.
Memphis / Shelby County 2026 timeline

Important 2026 Property Assessment and Tax Dates

Assessment date Property status and taxable ownership are tied to the annual assessment cycle.
BOE opens County Board of Equalization began accepting 2026 appeals.
BOE deadline Regular 2026 assessment appeal filing period closed.
Hearings Board began special-session hearings for timely 2026 appeals.
Memphis City tax 2026 City property-tax deadline.
City delinquency 1.5% monthly City interest begins on unpaid tax.
County tax season Shelby County realty tax becomes due beginning first Monday.
County delinquency Unpaid county tax becomes delinquent the following year.
Different tax calendars are intentional: City of Memphis property tax becomes delinquent September 1, while Shelby County property tax becomes delinquent March 1 of the following year.
2026 regular filing period has closed

How Memphis Property Assessment Appeals Work

The Shelby County Board of Equalization reviews disputes over assessed property value. It does not simply reduce taxes because the bill feels expensive; the appeal should explain why the assessment or valuation is incorrect.

Current status: the Board accepted regular 2026 appeals from May 1 through June 30, 2026. Online eFile closed with the regular deadline. Hearings for timely filed appeals began July 13 and continue as necessary.
Review Compare the Assessor property record with the actual property.
Document Gather sales, appraisal or factual property evidence.
BOE filing File during the annual appeal window and save confirmation.
Hearing / decision Present evidence and follow further appeal instructions if necessary.

Evidence that can make an appeal easier to understand

Recent qualified sale Use an arm’s-length transaction close to the assessment date when it reflects actual market conditions.
Comparable sales Compare similar location, age, size, design, condition and market timing.
Independent appraisal A professional valuation can help when it addresses the correct valuation date.
Property errors Photograph and document incorrect square footage, condition, demolished structures or other factual issues.
Missed June 30? Do not submit an ordinary online appeal and assume it will be accepted. Contact the Board of Equalization at 901-222-7300 to ask whether any statutory or procedural option applies to your specific situation.
Already received a County Board decision? Tennessee provides a State Board of Equalization process for appealing qualifying County Board decisions. Follow the appeal instructions and deadline attached to the decision rather than waiting for the property-tax bill.
Shelby County Board of Equalization Check appeal procedures, office contact information and current hearing information. Tennessee State Board of Equalization Review further value-appeal options after a qualifying County Board decision.
Senior, disability and veteran assistance

Memphis and Shelby County Property Tax Relief Programs

Tax Relief and Tax Freeze are different programs. Tax Relief helps pay part of a qualifying tax obligation. Tax Freeze can limit future tax growth for qualifying seniors under applicable rules.

Senior Tax Relief State-supported relief may be available to qualifying homeowners age 65 or older who meet residency and income requirements.
Disabled Citizen Relief Qualifying totally and permanently disabled homeowners may receive relief when program requirements are met.
Disabled Veteran Relief Qualifying disabled veterans and certain surviving spouses can receive relief under separate eligibility rules.
Senior Tax Freeze Designed for qualifying homeowners age 65 or older to freeze the tax amount on their primary residence, subject to annual program requirements.
Quarterly Payment Memphis offers a four-installment option to qualifying residents age 65 or older who own and occupy their primary residence and have no delinquent taxes or other outstanding charges.
Mortgage Escrow Tax relief can still matter when a mortgage company handles payment; verify program approval and lender escrow adjustments separately.
Memphis quarterly schedule: the City lists four equal installments due August 31, November 30, February 28 and May 31 for qualifying Quarterly Payment Program participants.
2025 county program deadline has passed: the Shelby County Trustee lists April 5, 2026 as the application deadline for 2025 county Tax Relief and Tax Freeze benefits. For current City of Memphis 2026 relief/freeze assistance, contact City Treasury at 901-522-1111.
2026 Memphis voucher change: program participants may see payment and recertification information combined in one voucher. Read the full document before concluding that the Tax Relief or Tax Freeze portion is missing.
City of Memphis Tax Assistance Review Tax Relief, Tax Freeze, Quarterly Payment and current Treasury instructions. Shelby County Trustee Tax Relief Review senior, disability, veteran and surviving-spouse eligibility information.

Mortgage Escrow, Recent Purchase and Missing Tax Bill Scenarios

Mortgage company should pay Compare the lender’s escrow disbursement with both Memphis City and Shelby County tax systems. Receiving a tax notice does not necessarily mean the lender failed to pay.
Bought property this year Review the closing statement because taxes may have been prorated or paid through closing. Then check both live tax systems.
Never received a tax bill Search the parcel directly. Taxpayers remain responsible for making sure applicable taxes are paid even when a notice was not received.
Ownership is wrong Search the most recent recorded deed and provide ownership evidence to the Assessor when the appraisal record has not updated.
Mailing address is wrong Submit a signed address request through the Assessor process and follow City Treasury instructions when the City tax record also needs updating.
Need final closing balance Do not rely only on an online City tax balance. Memphis specifically instructs users to contact Treasury for final legal or closing payoff information.
Shelby County Register of Deeds

How to Search Memphis Deeds, Liens, Mortgages and Recorded Property Documents

Open the official Register property-record search. Use the Shelby County Register of Deeds search.
Choose the best search type. The system provides name, document number, parcel/lot, address, recent sales and instrument-type searches.
Use names for ownership-history research. Search grantor and grantee names and add a reasonable date range when results are broad.
Use Parcel ID without dashes or spaces when requested. The Register search specifically instructs parcel users to omit dashes and spaces for its Parcel ID field.
Simplify address searches. The Register recommends leaving street direction and street type off when trying to improve address-search matching.
Distinguish document types. A Warranty Deed can be useful for comparable-sale research. A Quit Claim transfer may be a family or non-market transfer and may not represent market value.
Open the recorded index and document image. Compare grantor, grantee, instrument type, recording date, book/page or instrument number and property description.
Do not treat the database as a certified title search. The Register states that staff cannot perform a title search or tell you whether all liens affecting the property have been identified.
Title-search warning: the Register makes public documents available but cannot legally perform a title search for a user. A title company or attorney may be needed to determine whether liens, ownership defects or other title issues affect a property.

Useful Register search differences

Search type Best use Important tip
Name Research owner transfer history. Use grantor/grantee names and a date range.
Instrument number Retrieve a known recorded document. Best when the number is already on a deed or title report.
Book and page Older document references. Enter both book and page exactly as recorded.
Parcel and lot Connect land records with a known parcel. Do not enter dashes or spaces in Parcel ID.
Address Locate records when parcel is unknown. Leave direction and street type off when search fails.
Recent / comparable sales Market and transfer research. Separate qualified market deeds from family or foreclosure transfers.
Recorder office: Shelby County Register of Deeds, 1075 Mullins Station, Building W3, Suite W165, Memphis, TN 38134. Phone 901-222-8100. Published hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
Fix the field with the office that controls it

How to Correct Memphis Property Record Problems

Problem Best action Office
Owner name is outdated Confirm the recorded deed and provide ownership evidence if the appraisal record has not updated. Register + Assessor
Mailing address is wrong Submit a signed address-change request with current contact information. Assessor first
Square footage is wrong Prepare plans, permits, photographs or measurements showing the factual error. Assessor
Building was demolished Provide demolition records, permits or photographs and ask when the assessment record will reflect the change. Assessor
Appraised value seems too high Separate factual correction from formal market-value appeal; collect comparable market evidence. Assessor / BOE
Memphis tax payment is missing Provide parcel, tax year, amount and payment confirmation. Memphis Treasury
County tax payment is missing Provide parcel, payment date and receipt or bank evidence. Shelby County Trustee
Need legal ownership proof Search and obtain the recorded deed rather than relying only on the Assessor owner field. Register of Deeds
Need to know whether liens exist Search public Register records, but use a title professional when a complete legal title search is required. Register / title professional
Missed regular appeal period Call BOE and ask whether any statutory late option applies to the facts. Board of Equalization
“I am calling about Shelby County parcel __________ at __________ in Memphis. The online record currently shows __________, but my deed, notice, permit or other document shows __________. Can you confirm whether your office controls this field and what evidence is required to correct it?”

Memphis Property Buyer Verification Checklist

  • Search Shelby County Assessor parcel
  • Match current owner and property address
  • Review 2025 reappraisal value
  • Check assessment classification percentage
  • Review building size and characteristics
  • Search recent qualified sales
  • Search City of Memphis tax account
  • Search Shelby County Trustee tax account
  • Search recorded deed and mortgage records
  • Review recorded liens with title professional when needed
  • Compare legal description with survey/title documents
  • Check closing statement for tax prorations
Do not stop after seeing a $0 current City balance. Also check Shelby County taxes, prior years, recorded title documents and any account-specific charges.

Memphis Property Assessor, Tax and Records Contacts

Office Phone Location Best use
Shelby County Assessor of Property
Melvin Burgess		 901-222-7001 1075 Mullins Station Road
Memphis, TN 38134		 Property appraisal, assessment, characteristics, classifications and search help.
Assessor Satellite Office 901-222-7001 157 Poplar Ave
Memphis, TN 38103		 Assessor-related customer assistance.
City of Memphis Treasury 901-522-1111 125 N. Main St.
Memphis, TN 38103		 Memphis city tax bills, payments, tax relief, freeze and final balance questions.
Shelby County Trustee 901-222-0200 P.O. Box 2751
Memphis, TN 38101		 County taxes, delinquency, receipts, tax relief and tax sale information.
Board of Equalization 901-222-7300 1075 Mullins Station Road
Suite C-142
Memphis, TN 38134		 Formal real and personal property assessment appeals.
Register of Deeds
Willie Brooks		 901-222-8100 1075 Mullins Station
Bldg. W3, Suite W165
Memphis, TN 38134		 Deeds, mortgages, recorded liens, releases, plats and property-document search.
Assessor office hours: the current Shelby County directory lists Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. for the East Office. Verify holiday or temporary changes before visiting.
Official live actions

Memphis Property Records Action Center

Identify the task in this guide first, then use the responsible government system for the final search, payment, appeal or document request.

Assessor Search Appraisal, assessment and property characteristics. Memphis City Tax Search 2026 City bill and payment history. County Tax Search Shelby County tax bill and receipts. Assessment Appeal Review current BOE procedures and hearing information. Recorded Documents Search deeds, mortgages, liens, releases and plats.
10 Memphis-specific answers

Memphis TN Property Assessor FAQs

1. Is there a Memphis County Property Assessor?

No. Memphis is a city in Shelby County, Tennessee. The official property valuation office is the Shelby County Assessor of Property, currently led by Melvin Burgess. Memphis property owners use the Shelby County Assessor for appraisal and assessment records.

2. How do I search Memphis property records by owner or address?

Start at the official Shelby County Assessor of Property website and choose Residential Property Search. Search by parcel when available or use owner and address information. Verify the owner, parcel, location, appraised value and property characteristics before relying on the result.

3. What is the difference between appraised value and assessed value in Memphis?

Appraised value is the Assessor’s estimate of market value. Assessed value is a percentage of appraised value based on Tennessee property classification. Residential and farm property generally use 25%, commercial and industrial real property use 40%, and personal property uses 30%.

4. Was Shelby County property reappraised in 2026?

No new countywide four-year reappraisal is scheduled for 2026. Shelby County’s most recent full real-property reappraisal occurred in 2025, and the next scheduled full reappraisal is 2029. Individual records can still change between reappraisals because of construction, demolition, corrections and other property changes.

5. When are 2026 City of Memphis property taxes due?

The official Memphis property-tax system lists August 31, 2026 as the due date for 2026 City property taxes. Unpaid City tax begins accruing interest at 1.5% per month starting September 1, 2026.

6. Are City of Memphis and Shelby County property taxes the same bill?

No. A taxable property inside Memphis can have a City of Memphis tax obligation collected by City Treasury and a separate Shelby County property-tax obligation collected by the Shelby County Trustee. Check both systems before deciding that all local property taxes are paid.

7. When do Shelby County property taxes become delinquent?

Shelby County realty taxes become due beginning the first Monday of October. The Trustee states that the final timely payment deadline is the last day of February of the following calendar year, with delinquency beginning March 1.

8. Can I still appeal my Memphis property value in August 2026?

The regular Shelby County Board of Equalization filing period for 2026 ran from May 1 through June 30. If you filed on time, hearings are underway. If you missed the regular deadline, contact the Board of Equalization at 901-222-7300 to ask whether any limited statutory option applies to your situation.

9. Where can I search a Memphis deed or property lien?

Use the Shelby County Register of Deeds property-record search. It supports name, document number, book and page, parcel and lot, address, recent sales and instrument-type searches. The Register provides public records but does not perform a complete legal title search for users.

10. Who do I contact when a Memphis property record is wrong?

Contact the Shelby County Assessor for appraisal value, classification and physical property characteristics; the Register of Deeds for recorded ownership documents; Memphis Treasury for City tax-payment issues; the Shelby County Trustee for County tax-payment issues; and the Board of Equalization for formal assessment appeals.

Official Memphis and Shelby County Property Sources

Shelby County Assessor of Property Property search, appraisal, assessment, sales, reappraisal and personal-property information. Shelby County Assessor Government Page Official responsibilities, parcel volume and reappraisal-cycle information. City of Memphis Tax Lookup 2026 City rate, due date, parcel search, balances and payment history. City of Memphis Tax Information Payment methods, tax assistance, delinquency, refunds and Treasury contacts. Shelby County Trustee Realty Taxes County tax responsibilities, due dates, mortgage information and collection rules. Shelby County Board of Equalization 2026 appeal deadline, hearing process and procedural contact. Shelby County Register of Deeds Deeds, mortgages, liens, releases, sales, plats and document images. Shelby County Tax Relief Senior, disability, veteran and surviving-spouse relief information. Shelby County Tax Freeze Senior tax-freeze qualifications and application guidance.
Editorial verification: official Assessor, Shelby County Government, City of Memphis Treasury, Shelby County Trustee, Board of Equalization and Register of Deeds information was reviewed on August 11, 2026. Time-sensitive rates, balances, appeal availability, forms and payment instructions should be reconfirmed through the responsible official office before taking action.

CountyPropertyAppraiser.org is an independent informational website. It is not affiliated with the City of Memphis, Shelby County Assessor of Property, Shelby County Trustee, Shelby County Board of Equalization, Shelby County Register of Deeds, Tennessee Comptroller, City Treasury, PayIt901 or any other government agency or payment processor.

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