Mcminn County Property Assessor 2026: Search & Tax Records

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McMinn County Tennessee Property Records 2026

McMinn County Property Search, 2026 Assessments, Tax Maps & Property Tax Records

The McMinn County Assessor of Property is the office to use when you need a property owner, street address, parcel ID, assessment, land value, building value, sale history, tax classification or tax-map record. Tennessee’s official Property Assessment Data system already contains McMinn County tax year 2026 records.

Property-tax payment is a separate job. The McMinn County Trustee collects county property taxes, while the Register of Deeds maintains deeds, deeds of trust, leases and other recorded real-estate instruments. Start with the Assessor record, save the parcel number, and then move to the office responsible for your next task.

Search owner, address or parcel ID
Review current tax year 2026 assessment data
Check residential, farm & commercial ratios
Connect tax bill, deed, Greenbelt & appeal records
Search McMinn Property Property Assessor Office Search Property Taxes Deeds & Land Records
Assessor of Property Keith Price
Assessor phone 423-745-2743
2026 TPAD update July 26, 2026
Last reappraisal year 2023
Editorial review August 12, 2026
Current August 12, 2026 position

2026 Assessment Records Are Live, but 2026 County Taxes Are Not Due Yet

Tennessee Property Assessment Data currently identifies McMinn County as tax year 2026 and shows a recent state-system data update of July 26, 2026. McMinn’s Trustee states that current-year county property taxes become payable beginning October 1 and can be paid through the last day of February without delinquent interest.
2026 parcel data is searchable Owner, property address, parcel ID, values, land, structures and sale information are already available.
2023 was the reappraisal year The state’s current McMinn parcel records identify 2023 as the county’s reappraisal year.
2026 is an intervening assessment year Individual values can still change for new construction, additions, demolition, land changes, classification changes and other parcel-specific events.
2025 taxes are already delinquent Taxes that were due through the end of February 2026 now carry delinquency charges if unpaid.
2026 tax collection begins in fall McMinn’s Trustee publishes October 1 as the beginning of the current-year collection period.
State appeal date has passed for many cases August 1 was the general State Board deadline, but a taxpayer can still have 45 days from a later County Board decision notice.
Do not confuse appraisal data with the payable tax bill. The Assessor determines the property’s appraisal and assessment; the Trustee’s tax account is the source for the amount actually due.
Use the right McMinn County office

Property Assessor vs Trustee vs Register of Deeds

Assessor of Property

  • Property owner search
  • Parcel ID
  • Property address
  • Appraised value
  • Assessed value
  • Classification
  • Building characteristics
  • Tax maps
  • Greenbelt classification
  • Personal property schedules
  • Assessment appeals

County Trustee

  • Property-tax account
  • Tax payment
  • Current amount due
  • Delinquent taxes
  • Payment history
  • Tax receipt
  • Tax Relief applications
  • Delinquent-tax questions

Register of Deeds

  • Warranty deeds
  • Quitclaim deeds
  • Deeds of trust
  • Leases
  • Recorded contracts
  • Certified document copies
  • Recorded title instruments
  • Historical land research
McMinn-specific ownership workflow: county law requires real-estate conveyances to be routed through the Assessor so the assessment roll can be updated before recording by the Register of Deeds.
The Assessor does not collect property taxes. Call the Assessor about value, ownership records or maps; call the Trustee about the tax bill or payment.

Choose the McMinn County Property Task You Need

Find a parcel Search by owner, street address or parcel ID.
Review 2026 value Check land, improvements, total appraisal and assessment.
Research a sale Review sale date, price, deed book/page and property characteristics.
Check taxes Transfer the map/parcel information into the Trustee’s tax system.
Research Greenbelt Verify agricultural, forest or open-space classification and deadlines.
Find a deed Use Assessor sale references to locate the recorded instrument.

Jump to Your McMinn County Property Task

Verify These Six Fields Before Using a McMinn Record

January 1 owner Tax year
Property address Location
Control map Map ID
Parcel Parcel number
Class Assessment ratio
Assessment Tax base
Read Tennessee parcel data correctly

McMinn County Property Record Field Decoder

Total Market Appraisal Assessor’s estimate of the parcel’s market value before the statutory assessment percentage is applied.
Assessment Appraised or qualified use value multiplied by Tennessee’s statutory assessment percentage for the property’s class.
Land Market Value Market appraisal assigned to the land component.
Improvement Value Appraised value assigned to houses, commercial buildings and other taxable improvements.
Use Appraisal A qualifying Greenbelt parcel can show a special agricultural, forest or open-space value that differs from market value.
Class Determines whether a 25%, 30%, 40%, 55% or other applicable statutory assessment treatment is used.
Deed Acres Acreage carried from deed-related assessment information; use the actual deed and survey for legal acreage disputes.
Sale Information Can include sale date, consideration, deed book/page, instrument type and qualification.
Reappraisal Year Current state parcel records identify McMinn County’s last reappraisal year as 2023.
Tennessee statutory assessment levels

McMinn County Assessment Percentages

25% Residential real property
25% Farm real property
40% Commercial and industrial real property
30% Business personal property
55% General statutory public-utility level, subject to special state/federal treatment for certain utility classes
1. Appraised Value Keith Price’s office estimates market value using property characteristics, sales and mass-appraisal methods.
2. Classification The property is classified according to use: residential, farm, commercial, industrial or another category.
3. Assessment Percentage The applicable statutory percentage is multiplied by appraised value.
4. Tax Rate Tax is calculated from assessed value and the rate applicable to the county/city jurisdiction.
Residential example: a residence appraised at $100,000 has a $25,000 assessed value before the tax rate is applied.
2026 is not McMinn’s reappraisal year

What the 2023 Reappraisal Year Means for a 2026 Property Record

Tennessee Property Assessment Data identifies 2023 as McMinn County’s reappraisal year. Tennessee counties operate on four-, five- or six-year reappraisal cycles, but parcels can still change between countywide reappraisals.

New construction New homes, additions, garages and other completed improvements can change the assessment.
Demolition or damage Removal, demolition or substantial damage can affect value and may be subject to proration rules.
Property-use change A change between residential, farm, commercial or another classification can change the assessment percentage.
Parcel split / combination Survey and ownership changes can create new parcel configurations.
Greenbelt status Qualification or disqualification can materially change taxable land appraisal.
Corrections Building characteristics, ownership and assessment-record errors can be corrected outside a countywide reappraisal.
Do not assume a value must remain frozen from 2023 until the next reappraisal. Intervening property changes can legitimately alter an individual parcel’s appraisal.
Current 2026 appeal status

McMinn County Property Assessment Appeals

Informal review Contact the Assessor first and ask staff to explain the appraisal, classification and property characteristics.
County Board Tennessee County Boards of Equalization generally convene June 1 to hear current-year assessment complaints.
State Board An adverse local decision can be appealed to the Tennessee State Board of Equalization.
State deadline August 1 or 45 days after the County Board decision notice was sent, whichever is later.
August 12, 2026: the general August 1 state deadline has passed, but a taxpayer who received a later County Board decision can still be inside the separate 45-day window. Do not calculate that deadline from a hearing date—use the date the decision notice was sent.
For the exact McMinn County Board filing cutoff and hearing status, call Keith Price’s Assessor office at 423-745-2743. Tennessee specifically directs taxpayers to the county assessor for local Board scheduling and deadlines.
  • 2026 assessment record
  • Assessment change notice
  • Correct building square footage
  • Property-condition photos
  • Comparable sales
  • Independent appraisal
  • Recent purchase documents
  • Deed and survey
  • Classification evidence
  • Greenbelt documents if applicable
Review Tennessee Value Appeal Rules Confirm that a County Board appeal occurred → find the date the decision notice was sent → determine whether the August 1 or 45-day rule controls → file through the State Board when still timely.
Agricultural, forest & open-space property

McMinn County Greenbelt Property Search & Filing Rules

Agricultural Land Qualifying land can be appraised based on its current agricultural use instead of unrestricted market value.
Forest Land Eligible forest property can qualify under Tennessee’s Greenbelt program.
Open Space Qualifying open-space land can receive use-value treatment under statutory requirements.
2026 first-time filing deadline has passed. Tennessee’s deadline for a first-time Greenbelt application is March 15.
A limited late route exists for continuation. If an owner is trying to continue a prior classification after receiving a disqualification notice, the Assessor can accept an eligible late application within 30 days of that notice with the required $50 late fee payable to the Trustee. Approved Greenbelt applications must also be recorded with the Register of Deeds and recording fees apply.
Check Tennessee Greenbelt Requirements Identify agricultural, forest or open-space use → verify acreage/qualification → contact McMinn’s Assessor → file the approved application → complete required recording with the Register of Deeds.
Businesses must report taxable equipment

2026 McMinn County Business Personal Property

March 1 schedule deadline Tennessee tangible personal property schedules are generally due March 1.
30% assessment level Commercial and industrial tangible personal property is generally assessed at 30% of value.
Forced assessment risk McMinn warns that failure to file can result in the Assessor placing a forced assessment on the business.
2026 March 1 filing date has passed. If a business did not file, contact the Assessor’s personal-property staff now rather than assuming a forced value will correct itself.
2026 property tax timeline

McMinn County Property Tax Due Dates

Assessment date Ownership, classification and assessment records reflect property status as of January 1.
County Board Tennessee County Boards of Equalization generally begin their regular session.
2026 taxes payable McMinn Trustee states current-year taxes become due and payable beginning October 1.
Last penalty-free date McMinn collects current taxes through the last day of February without delinquency charges.
Delinquency begins Unpaid county property tax becomes delinquent and interest starts accruing.
Delinquent-tax cost: McMinn County’s current FAQ states that after March 1, penalty and interest of 1.5% per month is added to delinquent county property taxes.
Tax notices: McMinn states annual property-tax notices are mailed in October to the owner of record as of January 1.
Current county-published rate

McMinn County Property Tax Rate

$1.61 per $100 assessed value McMinn County’s current FAQ page lists this as the county property-tax rate.
Verify on the 2026 bill Tax rates are adopted annually. Use the Trustee’s live 2026 statement once issued before relying on the website rate for a final payment calculation.
Municipal tax can be separate. Property located within Athens, Etowah or another incorporated municipality may be subject to additional municipal taxation. Use the actual parcel’s taxing jurisdiction instead of assuming the county rate is the entire tax burden.
Blank Tennessee assessment worksheet

McMinn County Property Tax Estimator

Enter the property’s appraised value, its statutory assessment percentage and the current tax rate per $100 of assessed value. The fields are intentionally blank so the calculator does not imply that an old or county-only rate applies to your parcel.

$0.00 Estimated assessed value
$0.00 Estimated property tax
Formula: appraised value × assessment percentage = assessed value; assessed value ÷ 100 × tax rate = estimated tax.
Use the Trustee’s live tax card for the actual amount due. City taxes, special situations, Greenbelt treatment, delinquent interest and corrections can make a manual estimate differ from the payable amount.
State-funded homeowner assistance

McMinn County Property Tax Relief for Seniors, Disabled Homeowners & Veterans

Elderly Homeowners Tennessee provides state-funded tax relief for qualifying low-income elderly homeowners.
Disabled Homeowners Qualifying disabled homeowners can also receive state-funded property-tax relief.
Disabled Veterans Qualifying disabled veteran homeowners and certain surviving spouses can receive relief under separate eligibility rules.
Apply through Phil Tuggle’s Trustee office. Tax Relief is not a property-tax exemption; the State pays all or part of the qualifying homeowner’s property tax under the program.
Deadline: McMinn’s Trustee says an application must be completed no later than 35 days after the February 28 tax-payment deadline. If that ordinary deadline has passed, ask the Trustee whether any state-authorized late-waiver procedure could apply rather than assuming eligibility is automatically lost.
Tax Freeze is different from Tax Relief. The Tennessee Comptroller’s 2026 list of county Tax Freeze participants does not list McMinn County, so do not confuse McMinn’s Tax Relief program with a countywide senior property-tax freeze.
Check 2026 Tennessee Tax Relief Review the correct applicant category → gather ownership/residency/income or veteran-disability documentation → contact the McMinn Trustee → submit the application and any required balance.
Tax maps, parcel ID & GIS data

McMinn County Property Maps & Parcel Data

Keith Price’s office maintains McMinn County tax maps, and Tennessee Geographic Services distributes statewide parcel data in GIS-compatible format.

Control Map The first major parcel-map identifier in TPAD.
Group An optional map-group identifier used on some parcels.
Parcel Individual parcel number within the control-map structure.
County Index Maps Tennessee publishes county index resources that help identify map sheets.
GIS Parcel Data State Geographic Services distributes statewide parcel data in GIS-compatible format.
Assessor Data Mapper McMinn’s current staff listing includes a dedicated Data Mapper in the Property Assessor office.
Open Tennessee Parcel & Map Resources Identify the McMinn parcel in TPAD → save its control map/group/parcel → open state parcel data or county-index resources → contact the Assessor for a parcel-map question.
A tax map is not a boundary survey. Use tax-map geometry to identify property for assessment purposes, but use recorded deeds, plats and a licensed surveyor when an exact boundary or acreage determination matters.
Assessment record → recorded title instrument

How to Search McMinn County Deeds & Property Records

Find the property in TPAD. Save owner, parcel ID, property address and sale information.
Review sale book/page references. TPAD parcel details can include deed book/page and instrument information.
Open the McMinn County Register of Deeds page. Use McMinn County Register of Deeds.
Use the county-linked record-search provider if online access is needed. McMinn currently links US Title Search Network from its official Register page and states that the service charges per search or offers a monthly-fee option.
Request a certified copy when required. The Register makes certified copies of recorded instruments.
Do not substitute Assessor ownership for title examination. Use the recorded deed and related instruments when legal ownership matters.
Register of Deeds Cheryl Ingram
Phone 423-745-1232
Hours Monday–Friday
8:30 a.m.–4:00 p.m.

McMinn County Property Search Problems & Fixes

Problem What to do Correct source
Property address gives no result Use Advanced Search and enter only the street name because the street number is optional. TPAD
Owner name gives too many results Add property address, subdivision or parcel information. TPAD
Need 2026 value Confirm the result page says McMinn County and Tax Year 2026. TPAD
Property value changed even though reappraisal was 2023 Check for new construction, demolition, use changes, Greenbelt changes or record corrections. Assessor
Need exact tax due Use the Trustee’s tax card instead of calculating from the Assessor record. Trustee
2026 tax bill is not visible yet Current-year McMinn taxes are payable beginning in October; check again after the current roll is loaded. Trustee
2025 tax remains unpaid Use the live Trustee payoff because interest has accrued since March 1, 2026. Trustee
Need a 2026 assessment appeal Call the Assessor to determine County Board status; if a County Board decision was recently mailed, check the separate 45-day state appeal rule. Assessor / SBOE
Missed Greenbelt March 15 A new first-time application is late; a continuation case may have a limited 30-day route after a disqualification notice. Assessor / SBOE
Need legal deed acreage Use the recorded deed and survey rather than relying only on assessment acreage. Register / Surveyor
Need business personal property correction Contact the Assessor immediately, especially if a March 1 schedule was missed and a forced assessment was entered. Assessor
Mailing address is wrong Notify the Property Assessor; McMinn states that owners are responsible for keeping the mailing address current. Assessor
McMinn County Courthouse • Athens, Tennessee

Property Assessor, Trustee & Register of Deeds Contacts

McMinn County Assessor of Property Keith Price

McMinn County Courthouse
6 East Madison Avenue
Athens, TN 37303

423-745-2743
keith.price@cot.tn.gov

Main floor of courthouse.
Call before visiting to confirm current counter hours.
McMinn County Trustee Phil Tuggle

McMinn County Courthouse
6 East Madison Avenue
Athens, TN 37303

423-745-1291
Fax: 423-744-1603
ptuggle@mcminncountytn.gov

Monday–Friday
8:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
McMinn County Register of Deeds Cheryl Ingram

McMinn County Courthouse
6 East Madison Avenue
Athens, TN 37303

423-745-1232
cingram@mcminncountytn.gov

Monday–Friday
8:30 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
Official live-action routes

McMinn County Property Records Action Center

Find the parcel first, record its map and parcel identifiers, then move to the office that controls the next record.

Property Assessment Search Select McMinn → search owner/address/parcel → open 2026 value and sale details. Property Assessor Valuation, ownership, maps, classification, Greenbelt and appeal questions. Property Tax Search Owner/address/map/parcel lookup, current balances, payment history and unpaid accounts. Deeds & Recorded Records Conveyances, deeds of trust, leases and certified copies.
Most-searched McMinn property answers

McMinn County Property Assessor FAQs

How do I search McMinn County property records?

Use Tennessee Property Assessment Data, select McMinn County and search by property address, owner name or parcel ID. Advanced Search also supports subdivision, classification, sale dates, control map, group and parcel fields. Confirm the result is for tax year 2026 before relying on the values.

Who is the McMinn County Property Assessor in 2026?

Keith Price is the current McMinn County Assessor of Property. His office is on the main floor of the McMinn County Courthouse at 6 East Madison Avenue in Athens, Tennessee, and the Assessor phone number is 423-745-2743.

What percentage of value is residential property assessed at in McMinn County?

Residential real property and farm real property are assessed at 25% of appraised value in Tennessee. Commercial and industrial real property is assessed at 40%, while business personal property is generally assessed at 30%.

Was 2026 a McMinn County reappraisal year?

No. Tennessee Property Assessment Data currently identifies 2023 as McMinn County’s reappraisal year. Individual 2026 assessments can still change for new construction, demolition, property-use changes, parcel changes, Greenbelt status or corrections made between countywide reappraisals.

What is the McMinn County property tax rate?

McMinn County’s current FAQ page lists a county property tax rate of $1.61 per $100 of assessed value. Because tax rates are adopted annually, verify the rate on the live 2026 Trustee tax statement before using it for a final payment calculation.

When are 2026 McMinn County property taxes due?

The McMinn County Trustee states that current-year county property taxes become due and payable beginning October 1 and may be paid through the last day of February without delinquent interest. Unpaid taxes become delinquent beginning March 1.

Can I still appeal a McMinn County 2026 property assessment?

The general Tennessee State Board of Equalization appeal deadline was August 1, 2026, but a taxpayer may instead have 45 days from the date a later County Board of Equalization decision notice was sent. Contact the McMinn County Assessor to verify local Board status and your parcel-specific appeal rights.

What is the McMinn County Greenbelt application deadline?

Tennessee’s first-time Greenbelt application deadline is March 15, so the ordinary 2026 deadline has passed. A property continuing a prior classification can have a limited late-filing option within 30 days after a disqualification notice, with a $50 late fee and applicable recording requirements.

Does McMinn County offer property tax relief for seniors and disabled homeowners?

Yes. McMinn County Trustee Phil Tuggle administers Tennessee’s state-funded Property Tax Relief Program for qualifying low-income elderly and disabled homeowners, disabled veteran homeowners and certain surviving spouses. Tax Relief is a state payment toward the tax bill rather than a property-tax exemption.

How do I find a deed for McMinn County property?

Use the Assessor parcel to identify the owner, parcel number and any sale book and page references, then use the McMinn County Register of Deeds. Cheryl Ingram’s office records real estate conveyances, deeds of trust, leases and other instruments and can provide certified copies when needed.

Official Sources & Editorial Verification

McMinn County Assessor of Property Keith Price, Assessor responsibilities, property search and office information. Tennessee Property Assessment Data Owner, address, parcel, sale, classification and current assessment data. Tennessee Assessment Percentages Residential, farm, commercial, industrial, utility and personal-property assessment levels. Tennessee Assessment Schedule January 1 assessment date, Greenbelt, County Board, tax and appeal milestones. State Board Value Appeals County Board prerequisite and August 1 / 45-day state appeal rule. Tennessee Greenbelt March 15 filing deadline, late-continuation rules and recording requirements. McMinn County Trustee Phil Tuggle, property-tax collection dates, Tax Relief and office contacts. McMinn Tax Search Owner, address, map, group, parcel and unpaid-tax lookup. McMinn County Property FAQs Current county-published tax rate, payment timing, delinquency and appraisal guidance. Tennessee Tax Relief Elderly, disability, disabled-veteran and surviving-spouse program guidance. 2026 Tax Freeze Jurisdictions Current participating counties, cities and income limits. McMinn County Register of Deeds Cheryl Ingram, conveyances, deeds of trust, leases, copies and online-search routing. Tennessee Parcel Data GIS parcel data, land-use maps, county index maps and geographic services. UT CTAS McMinn Officials Current Assessor, Trustee and Register of Deeds verification.
Verified for this August 12, 2026 update: current Assessor Keith Price; Assessor phone and courthouse location; TPAD tax year 2026; McMinn data update shown July 26, 2026; 2023 reappraisal year; owner/address/parcel and advanced search fields; Tennessee 25%/30%/40%/55% assessment framework; June County Board process; August 1 or 45-day State Board appeal rule; March 15 Greenbelt deadline; Trustee Phil Tuggle; October-through-February county tax collection window; March 1 delinquency; current county-published $1.61 rate; Trustee Tax Relief role; Register Cheryl Ingram; Register hours and responsibilities; and Tennessee parcel/GIS resources.
Workflow comparison only: a property-search guide for another state, such as our Volusia County Property Appraiser guide, may help explain assessor-to-tax-collector routing, but Florida and Tennessee assessment laws, exemptions, deadlines and office structures are different.

CountyPropertyAppraiser.org is an independent informational website. It is not affiliated with McMinn County, the McMinn County Assessor of Property, McMinn County Trustee, McMinn County Register of Deeds, Tennessee Comptroller of the Treasury or Tennessee State Board of Equalization.

Assessment values, tax classifications, Greenbelt status, appeal rights, tax rates, payment balances, delinquent interest, ownership records, deeds and parcel geometry can change. Verify time-sensitive information with the responsible official office before filing an appeal, paying taxes, purchasing property or making a legal or financial decision.

Editorial verification date: August 12, 2026.

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