Knox County Property Assessor 2026: Search & Tax Records

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Knox County Tennessee Property Assessment Guide

Search Knox County Property Records, 2026 Reappraisal Values and Tax Bills

The Knox County Property Assessor appraises real estate, maintains parcel ownership and characteristics, classifies residential, farm, commercial and business property, and applies Tennessee’s statutory assessment percentages. The Trustee collects county property taxes, the City of Knoxville collects a separate city tax when applicable, and the Register of Deeds preserves deeds, trust deeds, releases, liens and plats.

This 2026 guide explains how to use the official parcel lookup and KGIS maps, read the countywide reappraisal value, calculate assessed value, respond after an appeal decision, pay county and city taxes correctly, apply for Greenbelt or tax relief, report damage or new construction and verify a recorded ownership change.

Search owner, address, Parcel ID and KGIS map records
Understand Knox County’s new two-year reappraisal cycle
Apply Tennessee’s 25%, 40%, 30% and 55% ratios
Separate county taxes, city taxes, deeds and appeals
Search Property Records Search County Taxes Open KGIS Maps Search Deed Records
Property Assessor Phil Ballard
Assessor phone 865-215-2360
Trustee phone 865-215-2305
Government building 400 Main Street
Editorial verification August 6, 2026
Current August 2026 position

Knox County 2026 Reappraisal and Tax Status

Knox County completed a countywide real-property reappraisal in 2026. Reappraisal notices were mailed in May, residential informal reviews have ended, and the normal County Board of Equalization period has generally passed.
2026 value appears incorrect Review your appeal notice immediately. A State Board appeal may be due by the later of the general August 1 deadline or 45 days after the County Board decision notice.
2025 county taxes remain unpaid Taxes became delinquent March 1, 2026. Search the live Trustee account for current penalty, interest, collection and court-related charges.
2026 taxes are not yet delinquent The 2026 tax becomes due October 1, 2026 and can generally be paid without penalty through February 28, 2027.
Appeal-calendar conflict: The Assessor’s general calendar says the County Board meets during June, while one current 2026 informal-appeal page refers to July. Follow the date printed on your mailed decision and call the Assessor before assuming a filing window remains open.
2026 rate caution: The official Assessor tax calculator still states that it reflects 2025 rates and that 2026 city and county rates are set by the governing bodies during summer. Use the final 2026 tax bill rather than an old rate for an exact amount.
Start with the correct office

Which Knox County Office Handles Your Property Question?

Property Assessor

  • Appraised and assessed values
  • Parcel ID and property characteristics
  • Owner and mailing records
  • Classification and neighborhood
  • Greenbelt and nonprofit exemptions
  • Reappraisal and valuation appeals

Tax Collectors

  • Knox County Trustee for county taxes
  • City of Knoxville Revenue Office for city taxes
  • Balances, receipts and delinquency
  • Online, mail and counter payments
  • Tax relief and senior freeze
  • Delinquent property tax sales

Register of Deeds

  • Warranty and quitclaim deeds
  • Trust deeds and mortgage releases
  • Liens and recorded easements
  • Plat maps and certified copies
  • Recording fees
  • Free property fraud alerts
Properties inside Knoxville city limits can receive two tax obligations: one county tax collected by the Trustee and one City of Knoxville tax collected by the city Revenue Office.
State-system comparison: Tennessee converts appraised value through statutory classification percentages. Colorado uses a different actual-to-assessed-value structure, as shown in this existing Denver County Assessor property-search guide.

Choose the Knox County Property Task You Need

Find a property record Search by owner, property address or Parcel ID, then verify the legal parcel and current tax year.
Review the 2026 reappraisal Compare total appraised value, classification, building facts, land value and market evidence.
Estimate assessed value Apply 25%, 40%, 30% or 55% according to the property’s Tennessee classification.
Find and pay taxes Search the county Trustee account and, when applicable, the separate City of Knoxville account.
Correct a parcel record Submit a mailing-address change, request a field review or verify the recorded deed transfer.
Research deeds or liens Use Register of Deeds indexes, request a certified copy and enroll in the free fraud-alert program.

Jump to Your Knox County Property Task

Six Fields to Verify Before Using a Knox County Property Record

Parcel ID Match the complete identifier.
Tax year Confirm the assessment cycle.
Owner Check deed-transfer status.
Property class Verify assessment percentage.
Neighborhood Review appraisal grouping.
Total appraised Use for tax calculations.
Property-record field What it means What to do with it
PARID / Parcel ID Knox County parcel identifier. Use it for Assessor, KGIS, county-tax and deed-copy research.
Property Type County code describing the parcel’s use or improvement type. Confirm that a residence, condominium, vacant tract or commercial use is coded correctly.
Class Residential, farm, commercial or other Tennessee assessment classification. Apply the correct statutory assessment percentage.
Neighborhood Mass-appraisal grouping used in market analysis. Compare nearby and similar property sales rather than countywide averages.
Total Appraised Assessor’s estimate of fair market value for the assessment year. Multiply by the classification ratio to calculate assessed value.
Assessed Value Tax base after applying Tennessee’s statutory classification percentage. Multiply by the tax rate per $100 of assessed value.
Tax Freeze Flag Indicates whether an approved senior-freeze record appears. Confirm the base year and annual renewal with the Trustee.
Utilities and acreage Recorded site characteristics used in appraisal. Request a field review when acreage, access or utility information is materially wrong.
Parcel map and geographic research

How to Use KGIS for Knox County Property Maps

Open the KGIS portal. Visit Knoxville-Knox County Geographic Information System.
Select Property Map and Details. Use the online-tools area rather than a general map layer.
Search the address or Parcel ID. Confirm that the selected outline matches the correct lot, condominium or tract.
Review adjacent parcels. Compare parcel shape, road access, nearby structures and map labels.
Open property details. Move from the map result to the related Assessor and tax information.
Use a survey for exact boundaries. The Property Assessor states that KGIS lines are general property lines and do not replace a professional survey.
Parcel verification Use KGIS when several addresses or similarly named owners appear.
Building location Compare aerial imagery with the recorded parcel outline and improvement data.
Property-line dispute Obtain a licensed survey rather than relying solely on the public map.
New two-year assessment cycle

How Knox County’s 2026 Property Reappraisal Works

Knox County moved from a four-year reappraisal cycle to a two-year cycle beginning with the 2026 countywide reappraisal. The next scheduled countywide reappraisal is expected in 2028.

Field work Appraisers reviewed neighborhoods, permits, sales, demolitions and physical property characteristics.
Valuation date Ownership, use and property condition are generally established for the assessment year.
Notices mailed Property owners received new 2026 reappraisal values and review instructions.
Appeal period Informal reviews and County Board proceedings addressed disputed values.
Next reappraisal The new two-year cycle is designed to reduce long gaps between market updates.
Mass appraisal The county uses property characteristics, neighborhood data, market sales, computer-assisted models and appraiser judgment.
Physical changes New construction, demolition, remodeling, land-use changes and permits are incorporated into records.
Market evidence Recent comparable sales, a recent purchase and an appraisal less than one year old can strengthen an appeal.
Reappraisal does not automatically equal the same percentage tax increase: Local governing bodies establish tax rates after reappraisal and may adjust rates as part of the certified tax-rate process.
Field-review option: When the dispute concerns square footage, construction type, damage, demolition or another physical fact, request a field review rather than relying only on a value argument.
Review the Reappraisal Process Read how field work, sales collection, valuation models and notices fit into the two-year cycle. Request a Field Review Identify the Parcel ID, incorrect characteristic and supporting permit, plan, photo or measurement.
Tennessee statutory percentages

Knox County Property Assessment Ratios

Residential and farm 25%
A $400,000 residence generally produces $100,000 of assessed value before the tax rate is applied.
Commercial and industrial 40%
A $400,000 commercial property generally produces $160,000 of assessed value.
Business personal property 30%
Depreciated taxable business assets are assessed at 30%.
Public utility property 55%
State-assessed utility and transportation property uses a 55% ratio.
Classification appeal: A valid assessment dispute can involve an incorrect residential, farm, commercial, industrial, utility or personal-property classification—not only the dollar value.
Estimate only until 2026 rates are final

How to Calculate Knox County Property Taxes

Appraised Value Fair-market appraisal shown in the Property Lookup.
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Class Ratio 25%, 40%, 30% or 55%.
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Tax Rate ÷ $100 Apply the final county and applicable city rate.
Step Residential example What it means
Appraised value $400,000 Assessor’s fair-market appraisal.
Residential ratio 25% Tennessee residential assessment percentage.
Assessed value $100,000 $400,000 multiplied by 25%.
County tax Assessed value × county rate ÷ 100 Paid to the Knox County Trustee.
City tax if applicable Assessed value × city rate ÷ 100 Paid separately to the City of Knoxville Revenue Office.
Do not use the Assessor calculator as an official bill: It does not account for every exclusion, Greenbelt value, tax-relief payment, freeze, special district or collection adjustment.
City boundary matters: A Knoxville postal address does not automatically prove the property is inside Knoxville city limits. Verify the tax district in the property record and tax portals.
Open the Knox County Tax Calculator Enter the appraised value, property class and location, then confirm whether the calculator has been updated to the final 2026 tax rates.
2026 local deadlines generally passed

Knox County Reappraisal Appeals and State Review

Current status: Residential informal appeals have ended. Do not use the commercial and industrial informal-review form for a residential parcel.
Informal review Present market and factual evidence to the Assessor during the announced reappraisal-review period.
County Board File a formal appeal to preserve rights beyond the informal discussion.
State Board File by the applicable August 1 or 45-day deadline after the County Board notice.
Judicial review Further administrative review and Chancery Court may be available under stated deadlines.

Evidence checklist for a 2026 reappraisal dispute

  • 2026 reappraisal notice
  • Parcel ID and property address
  • Recent comparable sales
  • Recent purchase closing statement
  • Independent appraisal less than one year old
  • Photos showing condition or damage
  • Plans, permits or measurements
  • Written requested value or classification
Problem Best evidence Correct route
Appraised value is too high Comparable sales, recent purchase and current physical-condition evidence. Valuation appeal.
Square footage or building facts are wrong Plans, permits, photographs and professional measurements. Field review and appeal when value is affected.
Residential property is classified commercial Actual use, occupancy and zoning-related information. Classification appeal.
Another owner’s value appears too low Comparable parcel data and material factual differences. County Board appeal rights may apply.
Tax bill is higher but value is correct Tax rate, tax district, city boundary and relief information. Trustee, City Revenue or governing body—not a value appeal.
State deadline rule: Knox County’s calendar lists August 1 as the general State Board deadline or 45 days from the County Board decision notice, whichever is later.
Review Knox County Appeals Read the informal, County Board, State Board and Chancery Court sequence. Review State Appeal Options Confirm filing instructions and the deadline associated with the County Board decision.
October through February payment window

Knox County Property-Tax Due Dates and Payment Options

Assessment date Ownership, classification and property condition are established for the assessment year.
Rates established County and city governing bodies normally set tax rates during summer.
Taxes due Current-year county and city property taxes become due and payable.
City discount The City of Knoxville normally offers a 1% discount for full city-tax payment by October 31.
Final timely date Preceding-year taxes can generally be paid without penalty or interest through February 28.
Delinquency Unpaid taxes become delinquent and begin accruing charges.
Online Search the parcel, verify the tax year and submit the payment through the official county or city portal.
By phone Call the Knox County Trustee at 865-215-2305 and select option 3.
By mail County payments: P.O. Box 70, Knoxville, TN 37901. Include the identifying tax information.
In person Pay county taxes at an available Trustee location and city taxes at the City Revenue Office.
County payment method Published processing fee Practical action
Credit card 2.5% Review the third-party fee before submitting the payment.
eCheck $1.00 Verify routing and account numbers carefully.
Mail No online processing fee Mail early and keep proof of mailing and payment.
In person Depends on payment type Bring the tax notice or Parcel ID and verify current location hours.
Bank-draft option: The Trustee offers a prepayment draft plan that divides the expected tax into monthly drafts. Prior property taxes must be paid before enrollment.
Farragut location closure: The Trustee currently states that its Farragut office is closed through August 31, 2026 and is scheduled to reopen September 1. Verify the status before traveling.
Review County Payment Methods Confirm online, phone, mail, counter and processing-fee information. Review Bank-Draft Plans Compare prepayment and automatic annual payment options.
Past-due taxes can enter court proceedings

Knox County Delinquent Taxes and Tax Sales

March 1 delinquency Preceding-year county and city taxes become delinquent after February 28.
Monthly charges City guidance describes penalty and interest charges of 1% each per month after delinquency.
Collection process Delinquent accounts can proceed through legal collection and court costs.
Tax sale Knox County conducts court-ordered sales as a last resort for collecting delinquent taxes.
2026 sale occurred The Trustee lists the 2026 Tax Sale 25 event as June 2, 2026.
Exact payoff Request a current amount because online balances may change as interest and court costs accrue.
Tax-sale warning: Purchasing at a delinquent tax sale involves title, possession, redemption, court and property-condition risks. A published parcel list is not a substitute for legal and title research.
“I need the complete payoff for Knox County Parcel ID __________ through __________. Please confirm county tax, city tax if applicable, penalty, interest, court cost, attorney fee, sale status and the payment method required to stop further collection.”
Review Knox County Tax Sale Information Check current court orders, results, rebid rules, bidder eligibility and accepted funds.
Tax relief is not the same as an exemption

Knox County Tax Relief and Senior Tax Freeze

Elderly homeowner relief Tennessee may reimburse part of the paid property tax for a qualifying low-income homeowner age 65 or older.
Disabled homeowner relief A qualifying disabled homeowner may receive a state-funded reimbursement toward the primary-residence tax.
Disabled veteran relief Qualifying permanently and totally disabled veterans and certain surviving spouses can receive relief without the ordinary income test.
Senior Tax Freeze Freezes the qualifying principal-residence tax at a base amount while annual eligibility continues.
Annual renewal Approval does not continue automatically. Applicants must requalify each year.
Primary residence Both relief and freeze programs require ownership and use of the qualifying home as the principal residence.
Program item Current 2026 information Important distinction
Knox County senior-freeze income limit $63,470 for the 2026 application tax year Applicant must also meet age, ownership, residence and annual-filing rules.
Tax relief State reimbursement program It is not a full exemption from receiving or paying the tax bill.
Tax freeze Locks the tax at a qualifying base amount Appraised and assessed values still appear and can change.
Improvements Can increase the frozen amount New construction is not necessarily protected by the prior base.

Common first-time application documents

  • Driver license or state identification
  • Identification for spouse and other owners
  • Income documentation when required
  • Death certificate for deceased deed owners
  • Veteran eligibility forms when applicable
  • Trust provisions when property is trust-owned
  • Mobile-home title or bill of sale when applicable
  • Signed application with contact phone number
Prior cycle closed: The Trustee’s current eligibility page states that open enrollment for the 2025 tax cycle ended April 5, 2026. Email taxrelief@knoxcounty.org to join the notification list for the next application cycle.
Review Knox County Relief Programs Check the newest applications, documentation list and filing instructions. Verify 2026 Tax Freeze Rules Confirm Knox County’s income limit and statewide eligibility requirements.
Present-use valuation program

Knox County Greenbelt Agricultural, Forest and Open-Space Land

Agricultural land Generally at least 15 acres used as a farm unit or qualifying long-term family agricultural residence.
Forest land Generally at least 15 acres managed as a forest unit under a sound sustained-yield program.
Open-space land Generally at least three acres within an area designated for preservation by the planning authority.
Confirm the eligible land category. Choose agricultural, forest or open space according to actual use and statutory requirements.
Prepare acreage and use evidence. Gather maps, leases, farm records, forestry plans, photographs and income or production information.
File by March 15. Knox County’s annual calendar lists March 15 as the Greenbelt application deadline.
Review use value. Qualifying land is valued by present use rather than highest and best development use.
Understand rollback exposure. A disqualifying use or transfer can create rollback tax liability.
Greenbelt is not a permanent blanket exemption: The land must continue to qualify, and a later change in use, acreage or ownership can trigger review and rollback taxes.
Review Knox County Greenbelt Compare agricultural, forest and open-space requirements, approved forms and rollback information.
Changes between January 1 and September 1

Property Damage, Demolition, New Construction and Proration

Value-decreasing event Fire, natural disaster, demolition, removal or another major change can qualify for a mid-year reduction.
Value-increasing event New construction, an addition or major improvement completed and ready for use can increase the current-year value.
Incomplete January 1 construction The owner may need to report the cost of materials in place by February 1 for assessment.
Search the current parcel record. Save the Parcel ID and existing improvement details.
Document the event date. Record when the fire, storm, demolition, completion or occupancy occurred.
Gather supporting proof. Use fire reports, permits, demolition records, photographs, contractor documents and occupancy records.
Request a field review. Notify the Property Assessor and allow an inspection when required.
Verify the prorated adjustment. The change should apply only to the portion of the year when the qualifying condition existed.
September 1 completion rule: The Assessor’s calendar lists September 1 as the final date for new construction to be substantially complete for current-year proration.
Review Knox County Proration Rules Confirm qualifying increases, decreases, reporting duties and the field-review process.
Business assets are separately assessed

Knox County Tangible Personal Property Records

Who files Businesses and professionals generally report taxable furniture, fixtures, machinery, equipment and leased assets.
Schedule deadline Schedules are mailed by February 1 and are normally due March 1.
Online credentials The 2026 filing system required the seven-digit account number and five-digit PIN from the mailed green schedule.
Assessment ratio Depreciated business personal property is assessed at 30%.
Forced assessment Failure to file can result in an assessor-generated value and loss of ordinary amendment rights.
Amended schedule A timely filed schedule can generally be amended by September 1 of the following year.
Do not place business equipment in the real-property appeal: Land and buildings are real property; taxable business assets are reported and appealed through the personal-property account.
Personal-property help: Call 865-215-2362 or email AssessorPPOnline.Help@knoxcounty.org for online filing assistance.
Review Personal Property Filing Open the schedule instructions, filing system and account-support information.
Mailing and ownership changes use different routes

Change a Knox County Mailing Address or Property Owner

Mailing-address change Complete the Property Assessor’s signed address-change form. The office states that the update changes the address for both city and county tax offices.
Ownership change Record the appropriate deed with the Register of Deeds. The Assessor then processes the recorded transfer into the public property system.
Search parcel Verify Parcel ID, owner and mailing address.
Classify change Mailing address or legal ownership.
Submit form or deed Use the correct office process.
Save proof Retain signed form or instrument number.
Verify update Recheck Assessor, county-tax and city-tax records.
Typical deed-processing time: The Assessor says a recorded deed can take up to about one week to appear. Contact the office when ownership is still wrong after one month.
A mailing-address form does not add or remove an owner: A legal ownership change generally requires a newly prepared and recorded deed or another legally sufficient document.
Open Mailing-Address Instructions Download, sign and submit the form as the property owner or authorized representative.
Real-property records date to the late 1700s

How to Search Knox County Deeds, Trust Deeds and Liens

Find the Assessor parcel first. Save the Parcel ID, current owner, address and legal description.
Open the Legacy Deed Search. Use the Register of Deeds public search.
Search current and former owner names. Include individual names, trusts, companies and spelling variations.
Match the legal description. Compare lot, block, subdivision, acreage and prior deed references.
Check trust deeds and releases. A paid mortgage may still appear historically; verify that the lender recorded a release.
Order a certified copy when required. The Register lists certified copies at $1 per page.
Register service Published fee Important detail
Most deeds up to two pages $12 Additional pages are generally $5 each.
Release of one instrument up to two pages $12 Additional instrument numbers and pages create additional fees.
Plat map $17 Accepted plat sizes include 24 × 36 and 18 × 24.
Certified copy $1 per page A certified copy can serve when the original deed is lost.
Property transfer tax $0.37 per $100 Applies to taxable consideration under state recording rules.
Mortgage tax $0.115 per $100 after first $2,000 Use the official fee calculator for an estimate.
Register of Deeds 400 Main Street
Suite 225
Knoxville, TN 37902
Records phone 865-215-2329
Use for deed-copy and property-line-document questions.
General office phone 865-215-2330
Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
Free fraud notification: The Register offers email alerts when a document is recorded in a registered name.
2026 scam warning: The Register reported official-looking property postcards requesting immediate action. Verify any request directly with the Register before paying a private company.
Register for Fraud Alerts Add every relevant owner, trust and business-name variation. Request a Deed Copy Prepare the address, owner name, legal description and approximate recording date. Estimate Recording Fees Choose the document type, page count, consideration and related instrument information.

Knox County Property Assessor, Trustee and Register Contacts

Property Assessor Phil Ballard
400 Main Street
Knoxville, TN 37902
865-215-2360
Assessor hours Monday–Friday
8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
Personal Property:
865-215-2362
Knox County Trustee 400 Main Street
Suite 427
Knoxville, TN 37902
865-215-2305
Register of Deeds 400 Main Street
Suite 225
Knoxville, TN 37902
865-215-2330
City tax questions: City of Knoxville Revenue Office, Room 453, 400 Main Street, 865-215-2084.

Knox County Property Search Problems and Practical Fixes

Problem Practical fix Correct office
Property Lookup is under maintenance Use KGIS to identify the Parcel ID and retry the Assessor system later. Assessor / KGIS
Address returns several parcels Compare Parcel ID, owner, condominium unit, acreage and legal description. Assessor
Owner is not updated after closing Confirm that the deed was recorded; allow processing time and call if still wrong after one month. Register, then Assessor
Mailing address is wrong Submit the signed Assessor mailing-address form. Assessor
2026 value is too high Gather comparable sales, recent purchase documents, appraisal and condition evidence. Assessor / appeal board
Residential informal appeal form is unavailable Residential informal reviews ended; check the mailed County Board or State Board deadline. Assessor / State Board
County tax is paid but another bill appears Check whether the property is inside Knoxville city limits and has a separate city tax. City Revenue
Mortgage company and owner both paid Compare county and city receipts with lender disbursements before requesting a refund. Trustee / City / lender
Tax rate in calculator looks old Use the final 2026 county and city bills after rates are certified. Trustee / City Revenue
Fire or demolition is not reflected Request a field review with event date, permit, report and photographs. Assessor
Greenbelt value was removed Review acreage, use, ownership and rollback-tax notice immediately. Assessor / State Board
Business did not receive a personal-property schedule Contact Personal Property rather than waiting for a forced assessment. Assessor Personal Property
Mortgage release is missing Ask the lender whether it recorded a release and search Register records by borrower and lender. Register / lender
Need exact boundary location Use KGIS for orientation and hire a surveyor for a legal boundary. Survey professional
“I am reviewing Knox County Parcel ID __________ at __________. The 2026 property record, reappraisal notice, tax account or recorded deed shows __________, but my appraisal, permit, closing document, survey or payment receipt shows __________. Please confirm the correct office, form, deadline and supporting evidence.”
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Final Knox County Property Action Center

Use these official routes after verifying the correct Parcel ID, owner, property address, classification and tax year.

Search Property Record Prepare the owner, address or Parcel ID. Search County Tax Confirm tax year, balance and payment method. Search Knoxville City Tax Use only when the parcel is inside city limits. Search Recorded Documents Prepare owner names, legal description and approximate date.
Title-specific answers

Knox County Property Assessor Search and Tax Records FAQs

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

Open the official Knox County Property Lookup, accept the disclaimer and search by owner, property address or Parcel ID. Verify the tax year, owner, address, property class, neighborhood and Total Appraised value before relying on the result.

2. What happened during the Knox County 2026 reappraisal?

Knox County reappraised all real property and mailed updated value notices in May 2026. The county also moved to a two-year reappraisal cycle, with the next countywide reappraisal expected in 2028.

3. What percentage of appraised value is assessed in Knox County?

Residential and farm property are generally assessed at 25% of appraised value, commercial and industrial property at 40%, business personal property at 30% and public utility property at 55%.

4. How do I calculate Knox County property tax?

Multiply the appraised value by the applicable classification percentage to calculate assessed value. Then multiply assessed value by the final county tax rate per $100. Add a separate City of Knoxville calculation when the property is inside city limits.

5. What can I do if I disagree with my 2026 Knox County property value?

Review the mailed appeal notice immediately. Residential informal appeals have ended, and the ordinary County Board period has generally passed. A State Board appeal may be due by the later of August 1 or 45 days after the County Board decision notice.

6. When are Knox County property taxes due?

Current-year taxes become due October 1. They can generally be paid without penalty or interest through February 28 of the following year and become delinquent March 1.

7. Do Knoxville property owners receive separate county and city tax bills?

Properties inside Knoxville city limits can owe county taxes to the Knox County Trustee and a separate city tax to the City of Knoxville Revenue Office. Search and verify both accounts.

8. What are the Knox County online property-tax payment fees?

The Trustee currently lists a 2.5% third-party processing fee for credit-card payments and a $1 processing fee for eCheck payments.

9. What is the Knox County senior tax-freeze income limit for 2026?

The Tennessee Comptroller lists a $63,470 income limit for Knox County’s 2026 tax-freeze application year. Applicants must also meet age, ownership, principal-residence and annual-filing requirements.

10. How do I change a Knox County property owner or mailing address?

Submit the Property Assessor’s signed address-change form to update the mailing address. To change legal ownership, record the appropriate deed with the Knox County Register of Deeds and then verify that the Assessor processed the transfer.

Official Sources and Editorial Verification

Knox County Property Assessor Property lookup, reappraisal, appeals, Greenbelt, forms, maps and contact information. Official Property Lookup Parcel, owner, class, neighborhood, appraised value and assessment information. Knox County Trustee County tax payments, locations, tax relief, bank drafts and delinquent tax sales. City of Knoxville Property Taxes City tax search, payment, discount, delinquency and office details. Register of Deeds Deeds, trust deeds, releases, liens, copies, fees and fraud alerts. Tennessee Property-Tax Programs State appeals, tax relief, tax freeze, exemptions and assessment guidance.
What was reviewed: 2026 reappraisal notices, two-year cycle, current appeal status, assessment percentages, Assessor calendar, parcel-search portal, KGIS, county and city tax collection, processing fees, bank drafts, tax relief, 2026 freeze limit, Greenbelt, proration, personal-property schedules, deed fees, fraud alerts and office contacts.

CountyPropertyAppraiser.org is an independent informational website. It is not affiliated with the Knox County Property Assessor, Knox County Trustee, City of Knoxville, Knox County Register of Deeds, Tennessee Comptroller, State Board of Equalization, KGIS, payment processors or any taxing authority.

Property ownership, reappraisal values, classifications, tax rates, appeal deadlines, balances, fees, office hours and portal interfaces can change. Confirm time-sensitive information with the responsible official office before paying, appealing, recording a document or completing a property transaction.

Last reviewed: August 6, 2026.

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