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Knox County • Knoxville Tennessee • 2026 Reappraisal Guide

Search Knoxville-Area Parcels, 2026 Reappraisal Values, Maps & Property Taxes

This guide covers Knox County, Tennessee, including Knoxville and the surrounding county. The elected Property Assessor is Phil Ballard, whose office establishes appraised and assessed property values and maintains real-property records.

The tax bill is handled separately. Knox County Trustee Justin Biggs collects county property taxes, while a parcel located inside the City of Knoxville can also receive a separate City of Knoxville property-tax bill.

2026 is unusually important because Knox County completed a countywide reappraisal and moved to a two-year reappraisal cycle. The ordinary residential informal and local appeal stages are now largely over, so the date on any County Board decision is especially important for a possible remaining state appeal.

Address, parcel and owner lookup with KGIS fallback
2026 reappraisal, value history and assessment ratios
Appeals, Greenbelt, Senior Freeze and business property
County vs city taxes, payments, deeds, liens and maps
Property Lookup Search KGIS County Tax Lookup Deeds & Liens
Property Assessor Phil Ballard
Assessor Phone 865-215-2360
Tax Trustee Justin Biggs
2026 Cycle Countywide Reappraisal
Reviewed August 12, 2026
Knoxville property-office decoder

Property Assessor vs Trustee vs City Revenue vs Register of Deeds

Knox County Property Assessor
  • Appraised value
  • Assessed value
  • Property classification
  • Real-property records
  • Parcel characteristics
  • Reappraisal
  • Greenbelt
  • Personal property
  • Assessment appeals
Knox County Trustee
  • County tax bill
  • Online payment
  • Receipts
  • Delinquent tax
  • Bank drafts
  • Tax Relief
  • Senior Tax Freeze
  • Tax sales
City of Knoxville Revenue
  • City tax bill
  • City tax payment
  • City tax balance
  • City property-tax questions
  • Properties inside Knoxville city limits
Register of Deeds
  • Warranty deeds
  • Deeds of trust
  • Releases
  • Powers of attorney
  • Liens
  • Recorded ownership history
Fast routing: wrong appraisal → Assessor. County tax balance → Trustee. Knoxville city tax → City Revenue. Legal ownership, mortgage or lien → Register of Deeds.
August 2026 assessment status

2026 Reappraisal Is Complete and the Ordinary Local Appeal Cycle Has Largely Passed

Knox County reappraised all real property for 2026. Reappraisal notices were mailed during spring, residential informal appeals concluded, and the County Board of Equalization followed the informal-review stage.
Residential informal review The Assessor’s current filing page says residential informal appeals have ended.
County Board A taxpayer generally must use the County Board of Equalization to preserve further appeal rights.
State appeal may remain The general State Board deadline is August 1 or 45 days after the County Board action notice, whichever is later.
August 1 has passed, but do not assume every state appeal is closed. If your County Board decision was mailed recently, calculate the 45-day period from that action notice and verify the operative deadline immediately.

Choose Your Knoxville / Knox County Property Task

Find a parcel Use the Assessor Property Lookup or KGIS by address, parcel or owner.
Check 2026 value Review total appraised value, classification and assessed value after reappraisal.
Check taxes Use the Trustee for county taxes and City Revenue for a parcel inside Knoxville.
Check relief Compare state Tax Relief with the separate Knox County Senior Tax Freeze.
Research Greenbelt Verify qualifying agricultural, forest or open-space treatment and rollback exposure.
Research title Use the Register of Deeds rather than relying only on the Assessor owner field.

Knox County Property Guide Navigation

Official Knoxville–Knox County–KUB GIS

KGIS Search: Address, Parcel or Owner

Address Use the Knox County address without adding unnecessary city/state/ZIP information when using the detailed KGIS map search.
Parcel Enter the parcel ID when you already have the Assessor or tax identifier.
Owner KGIS supports substring searching—for example, a partial owner name can match a longer stored owner name.
Open KGIS Choose Address, Parcel or Owner → run the search → open the matching result → click parcel details or map tools → verify address, acreage, deed information, subdivision and district context.
KGIS property lines are reference graphics—not a legal survey. Use a licensed surveyor when an exact boundary, encroachment or fence line matters.

Knox County Property Record Decoder

Field Meaning Owner check
Parcel ID Primary mapped property identifier. Reuse it for KGIS, tax and deed research.
Owner Ownership carried in assessment records. Use the recorded deed for legal-title questions.
Mailing Address Address used for assessment correspondence. Update it with the Assessor if incorrect.
Property Class Residential, farm, commercial, industrial or another statutory class. Classification controls the assessment percentage.
Appraised Value Estimated market value produced by the Assessor. 2026 is a countywide reappraisal year.
Assessed Value Appraised value multiplied by Tennessee’s statutory class percentage. Residential and farm use 25%; commercial/industrial use 40%.
Neighborhood Mass-appraisal grouping used with similar property. Useful when preparing comparable-property evidence.
CAMA Acres Computer-assisted appraisal acreage carried in the assessment system. Use deed/survey acreage for legal boundary work.
Sales History Prior real-estate transfer information. Confirm terms from recorded instruments.
Building Sketch Assessor’s representation of building footprint/layout. Look for missing additions or incorrect dimensions.
Major 2026 change

Knox County Completed a Countywide Reappraisal in 2026

The Property Assessor reappraised all real property for tax year 2026. The process uses mass-appraisal models, market sales and verified physical property characteristics to update values to current market conditions.

2026 New countywide appraised values implemented.
2-year cycle Knox moved from a four-year to a two-year reappraisal cycle beginning in 2026.
Next reappraisal The next scheduled countywide cycle is 2028.
Not an automatic tax increase Reappraisal changes value; elected taxing bodies separately set property-tax rates.
The Assessor’s field work can include square footage, construction material, building condition, permits, new construction, demolition and local sale data.
A large increase in appraised value does not by itself tell you how much the 2026 tax bill will increase. The applicable city/county rates are separate from the Assessor’s valuation work.
Tennessee statutory assessment percentages

How Knox County Converts Appraised Value to Assessed Value

Residential 25% of appraised value.
Farm 25% of appraised value.
Commercial / Industrial 40% of appraised value.
Business Personal Property 30% of depreciated/established value.
Public utility property is assessed at 55% under Tennessee’s classification system.
Example home appraisal $400,000
Residential assessment $400,000 × 25% = $100,000 assessed value
Tax formula Assessed Value ÷ 100 × applicable tax rate.
Critical for Knoxville addresses

Inside Knoxville City Limits? You Can Have Both County and City Property Tax

Knox County Tax Collected by the Knox County Trustee. This applies to taxable property throughout Knox County.
City of Knoxville Tax A separate municipal property tax applies to taxable property inside Knoxville city limits and is administered by the City’s Revenue Office.
Same parcel, separate systems: use the County Trustee portal for county taxes and the City of Knoxville portal for the municipal portion.
Knox County Tax Lookup Search the parcel → confirm address/owner → check county tax year and balance → pay or save the county receipt. City of Knoxville Tax Lookup Search the city parcel → confirm that the property is inside city limits → review city tax levy, payment history and balance.
2026 reappraisal-rate caution

What Property Tax Rate Should You Use for a 2026 Knoxville Estimate?

City of Knoxville The adopted FY2026-27 city property-tax rate is $2.1556 per $100 of assessed value.
County reference The City’s current information page still displays a Knox County reference rate of $1.5540 per $100 assessed value.
2026 county caution The Property Assessor’s calculator was still specifically labeled as reflecting 2025 rates and said 2026 rates would be established following reappraisal.
For a final 2026 county calculation, use the adopted rate shown by the Trustee/current 2026 tax bill rather than automatically treating an older calculator or reference figure as the final post-reappraisal county rate.
2026 local appeal cycle largely complete

Knox County Property Assessment Appeal Path

SPRING 2026 Reappraisal notice Updated countywide values mailed to owners.
INFORMAL Assessor review Owners supplied market evidence before the informal stage closed.
CBOE County Board Formal local board appeal preserves further appeal rights.
AUG 1 / +45 State Board General deadline is August 1 or 45 days after County Board action notice, whichever is later.
STATE / COURT Further review Additional state administrative and judicial review routes can follow qualifying decisions.

Valid assessment issues

Value too high The appraisal exceeds the property’s supportable market value.
Unequal treatment Comparable property is appraised or assessed inconsistently.
Wrong classification Residential, farm, commercial or tangible-personal-property classification is incorrect.
The amount of tax itself is not a valid basis for an assessment appeal. The Assessor controls valuation/classification; taxing authorities control rates.

Strong evidence for a 2026 reappraisal dispute

  • 2026 reappraisal notice
  • Current Assessor property card
  • Recent comparable sales
  • Recent purchase of the subject property
  • Independent appraisal less than one year old
  • Photos of condition problems
  • Repair estimates
  • Correct building measurements
  • Acreage or survey evidence
  • County Board decision notice for a state appeal
Official Knox County Appeal Guide Read the current level of appeal → identify which local step you completed → use the date on the latest decision notice → preserve any remaining state deadline.
Agricultural, forest & open-space value

Knox County Greenbelt / Use-Value Assessment

Tennessee’s Greenbelt program can value qualifying agricultural, forest or open-space property according to current use rather than unrestricted highest-and-best-use market value.

First-time deadline March 15. The ordinary 2026 application deadline has passed.
Agricultural land Generally requires at least 15 qualifying acres, with certain statutory family-use exceptions.
Open space Can begin at 3 acres but requires qualifying planning/designation conditions.
Buyer/developer warning: changing qualifying Greenbelt use can create rollback taxes. Verify the parcel’s Greenbelt history before subdivision, development or conversion.
Official Greenbelt Information Identify the land category → review acreage/use criteria → check existing Greenbelt status → ask the Assessor about rollback consequences before changing use.
Current 2026 income limit

Knox County Senior Property Tax Freeze in 2026

Knox County participates in Tennessee’s local-option Property Tax Freeze program. The State Comptroller lists the 2026 Knox County income limit at $63,470.

Age Applicant generally must be age 65 or older during the applicable tax year.
Residence The qualifying property must be the applicant’s principal residence.
2026 income limit $63,470.
Annual renewal Qualification must be re-established each year.
Freeze does not freeze appraisal. It limits the qualifying tax amount under the program. New improvements and other statutory changes can affect the frozen base.
The Trustee’s currently posted application information still focuses on the prior 2025 tax cycle and its $61,920 freeze limit. Do not use $61,920 as the 2026 Knox County income limit; the state has published $63,470 for 2026.
Separate program from Tax Freeze

Tennessee Property Tax Relief for Knox County Homeowners

Property Tax Relief is a state-funded reimbursement/payment program administered locally by the Trustee. It is not a reduction in the Assessor’s appraisal and it is separate from Senior Tax Freeze.

Elderly / disabled Qualifying homeowners can receive state tax relief based on age/disability, residence and income requirements.
Disabled veterans / surviving spouses Separate state relief rules and benefit calculations apply.
Can use both programs A qualifying owner may apply for Tax Relief and Senior Tax Freeze, but separate applications are required.
The application cycle that closed April 5, 2026 was for the prior tax-year program and used prior-year income limits. Watch the Trustee’s current page for the next application packet rather than copying old limits into a new tax year.
Trustee Tax Relief & Freeze Check the tax year on the application → compare the current income limit → prepare age/disability and income documentation → submit through the Trustee → renew annually if approved.
Commercial tangible personal property

Knox County Business Personal Property in 2026

Schedules mailed The Assessor normally sends personal-property schedules by February 1.
Return deadline March 1.
Assessment percentage Business personal property is assessed at 30%.
Missed filing Failure to file can result in a forced assessment.
Knox’s electronic filing instructions use the business’s 7-digit account number plus the 5-digit PIN printed on the green paper schedule.
A timely filed schedule can preserve amendment rights that a forced assessment does not provide. Businesses should not ignore a schedule simply because equipment value seems low.
Business Personal Property Locate the current schedule → use the account/PIN if filing electronically → report taxable assets as instructed → retain proof of timely filing.
Mid-year changes can matter

2026 Proration for New Construction, Demolition or Damage

Knox County can prorate assessments for certain qualifying physical property changes occurring during the tax year.

New construction New buildings/improvements completed and ready for use can create a prorated addition.
Demolition Removal of an improvement can reduce assessment for part of the year.
Fire / disaster Qualifying destruction can support a prorated adjustment.
September 1 The Assessor’s calendar identifies September 1 as an important completion date for current-year proration.
Check Proration Eligibility Identify the date the condition changed → gather permits/photos/damage records → provide the parcel ID → ask the Assessor whether the change qualifies for proration.
2026 tax-year timing

When Are Knox County Property Taxes Payable?

JAN 1 Assessment date Property status/value tied to the tax year.
SPRING 2026 reappraisal New values and appeal process.
SUMMER Rates established County and city governing bodies set rates.
OCT 1 Taxes payable Knox’s Assessor calendar identifies October 1 as the current-year tax due/payable stage.
2027 Delinquency stage Use the actual 2026 Trustee bill for the operative no-penalty deadline and delinquency date.
Calendar caution: February 28, 2027 falls on a Sunday. Rather than inventing a weekend-adjusted deadline, this guide recommends using the exact deadline shown on the Trustee’s 2026 bill and current portal.
Spread payments through the year

Knox County Trustee Bank Draft and Payment Plans

Current-tax bank draft Prior taxes must be paid. The Trustee can divide the base amount across remaining months and make later adjustments when the new bill is known.
Automatic renewal The current bank-draft program can continue into future years unless changed or cancelled.
Delinquent plan The Trustee also publishes a delinquent-tax bank-draft option that can extend repayment over a longer period.
A bank draft helps manage cash flow but does not change the Assessor’s value or tax rate.
Knox County Register of Deeds

Search Knox County Deeds, Mortgages, Releases & Liens

The current Register of Deeds is Nick McBride. The office records legal documents affecting real property, including Warranty Deeds, Deeds of Trust, Releases, Powers of Attorney and liens.

Start with the Assessor/KGIS parcel. Copy owner name, parcel ID, legal-description clues and approximate sale date.
Open the Register of Deeds. Go to Knox County Register of Deeds.
Use the available deed-search route. The Register also maintains a Legacy Deed Search.
Trace conveyances separately from financing. A Warranty Deed transfers property interest; a Deed of Trust generally documents secured financing.
Look for later releases and liens. A later instrument can change how an older mortgage or lien should be interpreted.
Request an official copy when necessary. Use the Register’s Request a Deed service when a copy is needed.
The Register cannot tell you whether title is legally “clear.” Some claims can also be recorded in courts or other systems. Use title/legal assistance for ownership disputes or lien-priority decisions.
Free Knox County recording alert

Register for Property Fraud Alerts

The Register of Deeds offers a free email notification service when a document is recorded in a registered name.

Enroll in Property Fraud Alert Enter the names you want monitored → confirm the email address → watch for notifications when a matching document is recorded → review unexpected filings promptly.
The alert is an early-warning service. It does not block a document from being recorded and is not a substitute for title insurance.

Knoxville Homebuyer Property-Tax Checklist

Check Why it matters Best source
2026 appraised value This is a countywide reappraisal year. Property Assessor
Classification Residential 25% and commercial/industrial 40% produce different assessed values. Property Assessor
City limits A Knoxville parcel can have a separate city property-tax bill in addition to county tax. KGIS / City Revenue
Greenbelt A future use change can cause rollback-tax consequences. Property Assessor
Current county tax Confirms payment history and outstanding county balance. Trustee
City tax Only needed when the parcel is inside the City of Knoxville. City Revenue
Deed / trust deed / liens Assessment ownership is not a title examination. Register of Deeds
Boundary KGIS tax lines are not surveyed legal boundaries. Recorded documents / surveyor
Search problem solver

Knox County Property Search Problems & Fixes

Problem What to do Correct office
Assessor Property Lookup is unavailable Use official KGIS Address, Parcel or Owner search as the fallback. Assessor / KGIS
Owner search fails Use KGIS substring owner search or search by address/parcel. KGIS
New deed owner not showing Allow processing time after recording; if the delay becomes excessive, contact Assessor. Register / Assessor
2026 value jumped Remember 2026 is a countywide reappraisal year; compare market evidence and property characteristics. Assessor
Need to file residential informal appeal now The residential informal stage has ended; determine whether a preserved County Board/state route remains. Assessor / State Board
August 1 state deadline passed Check whether you are still within 45 days of the County Board action notice. State Board
Need final 2026 county tax rate Use the Trustee’s current 2026 bill/adopted rate rather than an Assessor calculator still labeled 2025. Trustee
Knoxville property has two tax records City-limits parcels can owe separate Knox County and City of Knoxville property taxes. Trustee / City Revenue
Map line differs from fence Use deed/plat and a licensed survey rather than KGIS parcel graphics. Register / Surveyor
Need legal owner or lien status Research actual recorded deeds, trust deeds, releases and liens. Register of Deeds

Knox County Property Assessor, Trustee & Record Contacts

Knox County Property Assessor Phil Ballard
Knoxville City-County Building
400 Main Street
Knoxville, TN 37902
865-215-2360
Personal Property: 865-215-2362
Mon–Fri: 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
Knox County Trustee Justin Biggs
City-County Building
400 Main Street, Suite 427
Knoxville, TN 37902
865-215-2305
trustee@knoxcounty.org
Mon–Fri: 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
City of Knoxville Revenue Revenue Administrator: Donna Dyer
400 Main Street, Room 453
Knoxville, TN 37902
865-215-2084
citytaxoffice@knoxvilletn.gov
Register of Deeds Nick McBride
400 Main Street, Suite 225
Knoxville, TN 37902
865-215-2330
Mon–Fri: 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
KGIS 606 Main Street
Suite 150, Main Place
Knoxville, TN 37902
865-215-2641
kgis@kgis.org
Tax Relief / Senior Freeze Knox County Trustee
Information line: 865-215-8554
taxrelief@knoxcounty.org
Official live-action routes

Knox County / Knoxville Property Search Final Action Center

Start with the Assessor or KGIS parcel. Save the Parcel ID, then move to the Trustee, City Revenue or Register only for the task controlled by that office.

Property Lookup Current ownership, assessment, sales and building information. KGIS Map Search Address, parcel, owner, neighboring parcels and map context. County Tax Knox County tax bill, payment history and current balance. Deeds & Liens Warranty deeds, trust deeds, releases, liens and copies.
Title-specific answers

Knox County Property Assessor Knoxville TN FAQs

1. How do I search Knox County Tennessee property records?

Use the official Knox County Property Assessor Property Lookup for detailed real-property information. If that service is temporarily unavailable, use official KGIS, which supports Address, Parcel and Owner searches. After finding the property, verify the Parcel ID, owner, address, appraised value, classification, sales history and building information before using the record for tax or deed research.

2. Who is the Knox County Property Assessor in Knoxville in 2026?

Phil Ballard is the Knox County Property Assessor in 2026. The Assessor’s office is in the Knoxville City-County Building at 400 Main Street, Knoxville, Tennessee 37902. The general office phone number is 865-215-2360.

3. Is 2026 a reappraisal year in Knox County?

Yes. Knox County completed a countywide real-property reappraisal for 2026. The county also moved from a four-year to a two-year reappraisal cycle beginning in 2026, so the next countywide reappraisal is scheduled for 2028.

4. What percentage of appraised value is a Knox County home assessed at?

Residential property in Knox County is assessed at 25% of appraised value. Farm property is also 25%, commercial and industrial property is 40%, public utility property is 55%, and business personal property is 30%. A residence appraised at $400,000 therefore has a basic assessed value of $100,000.

5. What is the Knox County 2026 property assessment appeal deadline or status?

The ordinary 2026 residential informal appeal stage has ended and the County Board of Equalization stage followed it. The general State Board deadline is August 1 or 45 days after the County Board action notice was sent, whichever is later. Although August 1 has passed as of August 12, an owner with a recently mailed County Board decision may still have a state appeal deadline and should verify it immediately.

6. Do Knoxville properties pay both city and county property taxes?

A taxable property inside the City of Knoxville can owe both Knox County property tax and a separate City of Knoxville property tax. The Knox County Trustee collects the county bill, while the City Revenue Office administers the municipal bill. Property outside Knoxville city limits does not owe the City of Knoxville property tax merely because it has a Knoxville mailing address.

7. What is the Knoxville city property tax rate in 2026?

The City of Knoxville adopted FY2026-27 property tax rate remains $2.1556 per $100 of assessed value. For the Knox County portion, use the Trustee’s current 2026 bill or adopted county rate rather than automatically relying on the Property Assessor calculator, which was still labeled as reflecting 2025 rates at this editorial review.

8. What tax relief or Senior Tax Freeze is available in Knox County in 2026?

Knox County participates in Tennessee’s Property Tax Relief and Senior Property Tax Freeze programs. The State Comptroller lists the 2026 Knox County Senior Freeze income limit as $63,470. Tax Relief is a separate state-funded benefit for qualifying elderly, disabled and disabled-veteran households. Owners who qualify for both programs must file separate applications and renew eligibility each year.

9. Where do I search and pay Knox County property taxes?

Use the Knox County Trustee’s official property-tax portal. The system can be used to research county tax records and payment history. Current Trustee online processing fees are 2.5% for credit-card payments and $1 for e-check payments. City of Knoxville taxes, when applicable, are searched and paid through the separate City property-tax system.

10. Where can I search Knox County deeds, liens and property maps?

Use KGIS for parcel maps, address, owner and Parcel ID research. Use the Knox County Register of Deeds for legal real-estate records such as Warranty Deeds, Deeds of Trust, Releases, Powers of Attorney and recorded liens. KGIS parcel lines are reference graphics and should not replace a licensed boundary survey.

Official Sources & Editorial Verification

Knox County Property Assessor Phil Ballard, current office contact, official Property Lookup and assessment services. 2026 Reappraisal Two-year reappraisal cycle, valuation process and distinction between appraisal and tax rates. Understanding Assessment 25% residential/farm, 40% commercial/industrial, 55% utility and 30% business-personal-property ratios. Assessment Appeals Informal review, County Board and further state appeal process. KGIS Address, Parcel and Owner search, mapping and parcel-detail tools. Knox County Trustee Justin Biggs, county tax collection, payment and taxpayer programs. Pay County Taxes Online, phone, mail and in-person payment plus current card/e-check fees. Tax Relief / Freeze Trustee application routes, annual renewal and current locally administered programs. Tennessee Tax Freeze Current 2026 Knox County income limit of $63,470. City of Knoxville Property Taxes City tax contact, city/county tax-system routing and current city rate information. Register of Deeds Nick McBride, warranty deeds, deeds of trust, releases, liens and real-property records. Property Fraud Alert Free email notification when matching names appear on newly recorded documents.
What was checked for this 2026 update: current Property Assessor Phil Ballard; current Trustee Justin Biggs; 2026 countywide reappraisal and two-year cycle; next 2028 reappraisal; Assessor address/phone/hours; official Property Lookup; temporary maintenance status observed during editorial review; KGIS Address/Parcel/Owner search and substring-owner behavior; residential/farm 25%, commercial/industrial 40%, business personal property 30% and public utility 55% assessment ratios; 2026 residential informal-appeal closure; County Board requirement; August 1 or 45-day State Board rule; current Knoxville city rate of $2.1556; Assessor calculator’s 2025-rate warning; Trustee online payment fees; Greenbelt March 15 deadline; 2026 Senior Freeze income limit of $63,470; business-personal-property March filing cycle; proration rules; current Register Nick McBride; and free property-fraud alerts.
2026 county-rate caution: the Property Assessor’s tax calculator remained explicitly marked as using 2025 rates during this review. This article therefore does not present an older county reference rate as a guaranteed final post-reappraisal 2026 Knox County rate. Use the Trustee’s live 2026 tax bill or formally adopted county rate for a final calculation.

CountyPropertyAppraiser.org is an independent informational website. It is not affiliated with Knox County, Knox County Property Assessor, Knox County Trustee, City of Knoxville, KGIS, Knox County Register of Deeds, Tennessee Comptroller or any government agency.

Appraised values, tax rates, appeal deadlines, Greenbelt status, tax-relief income limits, payment fees, officeholders, tax calendars and Tennessee law can change. Verify time-sensitive information with the responsible official office before appealing, paying, applying for relief, changing Greenbelt use or making legal or financial decisions.

Editorial verification date: August 12, 2026.

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