Nashville Property Assessor 2026: Search Tax Records & Info

Nashville-Davidson County Property Records

Search Nashville Property Values, Parcel Maps, Tax Bills and Deeds

Nashville property records are administered countywide through Metropolitan Nashville and Davidson County. The Assessor of Property maintains appraisal values, assessment classifications, parcel records, sales and building characteristics. The Metropolitan Trustee handles tax bills, payments, Tax Relief, Tax Freeze and delinquent taxes, while the Register of Deeds maintains deeds, mortgages, releases, liens and plats.

This 2026 guide explains how to search roughly 236,000 Davidson County parcel records by owner, address or parcel ID, verify the correct property on Metro GIS, calculate residential and commercial taxes, understand Urban versus General Services District rates, check the 2026 appeal status, prepare for the next 2028 reappraisal and find official tax and deed records without confusing appraisal value with the amount actually owed.

Search owner, address or parcel ID
Compare appraisal, assessment and tax amount
Check 2026 appeal and relief deadlines
Find deeds, liens, maps and tax history
Assessor of Property Vivian M. Wilhoite
Assessor phone 615-862-6080
Metropolitan Trustee Erica S. Gilmore
Trustee tax line 615-862-6330
Last reviewed August 7, 2026
2026 status check

Nashville Property Assessment and Tax Status in August 2026

The ordinary 2026 Davidson County appeal filing periods have closed. Informal Review requests ended at 4:00 p.m. April 17, 2026. Scheduling for a formal Metropolitan Board of Equalization hearing ran from May 26 through 4:00 p.m. June 26, 2026. Property owners with an already-filed appeal should continue following their hearing and decision notices.
2026–27 tax rates The adopted General Services District rate is $2.782 per $100 of assessed value. Property in the Urban Services District pays an additional $0.032, for a combined $2.814 rate.
Next tax statements The Trustee normally mails Davidson County property tax statements during the first week of October.
2026 Tax Relief Maximum qualifying 2025 income is $38,470 for applicable elderly and disabled applicants.
2026 Tax Freeze Maximum qualifying 2025 income is $63,470. Qualifying homeowners must also satisfy age, ownership and residence rules.
Program deadline For the 2026 Relief and Freeze program year, the application and full tax payment must be completed by April 5, 2027.
Next countywide reappraisal The last countywide reappraisal was 2025. The Assessor’s current guidance schedules the next countywide reappraisal for 2028.
Do not appeal the tax rate through the Assessor: The Assessor and Board of Equalization deal with value and classification. The Mayor and Metropolitan Council establish the property-tax rate.
Start at the correct office

Nashville Property Records Are Split Among Three Offices

Assessor of Property

  • Fair market and appraised value
  • Owner and mailing records
  • Parcel ID and property characteristics
  • Land and improvement values
  • Residential and commercial classification
  • Sales comparison and appeals
  • Greenbelt and qualifying exemptions

Metropolitan Trustee

  • Current property-tax bills
  • Payment history and receipts
  • Online tax payment
  • Partial payments
  • Tax Relief and Tax Freeze
  • Tax Deferral
  • Delinquent-tax collection

Register of Deeds

  • Warranty and quitclaim deeds
  • Deeds of trust and releases
  • Liens and judgments
  • Powers of attorney
  • Subdivision plats
  • Recorded-document copies
  • Property Alert
Three records can show three different things: the Assessor record shows appraisal information, the Trustee record shows money owed and paid, and the Register of Deeds record is the recorded-document source for title instruments.
Related Tennessee guide: Compare Nashville’s Metro Assessor/Trustee system with the Shelby County Property Assessor search and tax guide, where the Assessor, Trustee and Register also perform separate functions.

Choose the Nashville Property Task You Need

Find a parcel Search by owner, street address or Davidson County parcel ID.
Review property value Compare land, improvements, total appraisal, classification and assessment.
Check comparable sales Open COMPER from the selected property to locate nearby verified sales.
Check or pay taxes Use the Trustee for tax history, payments, receipts and delinquent amounts.
Apply for tax assistance Review Tax Relief, Tax Freeze or Tax Deferral eligibility.
Find recorded documents Use the Register of Deeds for deeds, mortgages, releases, liens and plats.

Jump to Your Nashville Property Task

Six Fields to Match Before Using a Nashville Property Record

Parcel ID Match the full identifier.
Owner Check current and prior names.
Property address Confirm the actual location.
Legal description Compare lot and subdivision.
Classification Residential, farm or commercial.
Tax district GSD, USD or satellite city.
Parcel ID matters: Condominiums, vacant tracts, adjoining lots and multi-parcel properties can share similar addresses. Do not pay taxes or order a deed until the parcel identifier and legal description match.
Read the Property Record Card correctly

Nashville Assessor Property Record Field Decoder

Field What it means What to verify
Parcel ID Metro parcel identifier used across assessment and mapping systems. Match the map, tax account and deed description.
Owner Ownership name maintained for appraisal administration. Compare with the latest recorded deed or probate instrument.
Mailing address Address used for Assessor correspondence. It may differ from the property location.
Land value Appraised market value assigned to the land component. Lot size, location, zoning, frontage and land use.
Improvement value Value assigned to houses and other taxable structures. Square footage, quality, condition, age, additions and accessory buildings.
Appraised value Estimated fair market value of taxable real property. Do not confuse this amount with assessed value or the tax bill.
Assessment ratio Percentage of appraised value taxable under Tennessee classification law. Residential/farm 25%; commercial/industrial 40%.
Assessed value Appraised value multiplied by the applicable assessment ratio. This is the amount to which the tax rate is applied.
Sale information Recorded transfer and sale information used in market analysis. Check whether the transaction was a normal market sale.
Building characteristics CAMA data such as area, construction, foundation, roofing and extra features. Incorrect physical data can affect appraisal accuracy.
Daily-updated Metro mapping

How to Use the Nashville Parcel Viewer

Open the official Metro Parcel Viewer. Go to Nashville Parcel Viewer.
Locate the property. Search or navigate to the parcel and select it on the map.
Select “View Details.” Open parcel information and available history.
Review ownership and parcel information. Compare the map result with the Assessor property card.
Check zoning and permit layers. The Metro viewer includes zoning, permits and other map layers that can help explain property use.
Use map selection tools for nearby parcels. Draw a search area when researching several adjoining properties.
Export or print when useful. Save the parcel context for research, but do not use it as a legal survey.
GIS is not legal boundary evidence: Metro warns that map information is provided for public access without guaranteeing legal accuracy. Boundary, acreage and encroachment disputes require survey and title evidence.
Tennessee assessment ratios

How a Nashville Appraised Value Becomes a Property-Tax Bill

Appraised value The Assessor estimates fair market value.
Assessment ratio Apply the state percentage for the property class.
Assessed value This is the taxable assessment before applying the local rate.
Tax rate Apply the rate for the parcel’s services district.
Property classification Assessment ratio Example on $400,000 appraisal
Residential / farm real property 25% $100,000 assessed value
Commercial / industrial real property 40% $160,000 assessed value
Commercial / industrial personal property 30% $120,000 assessed value
Public utility property 55% $220,000 assessed value
Residential example: A $400,000 appraised home has a $100,000 assessed value. At $2.782 per $100, the illustrative GSD tax is $2,782. At $2.814 per $100, the illustrative combined USD tax is $2,814, before any special assessment or separate satellite-city levy.
Fiscal Year 2026–27 adopted levy

Nashville Urban and General Services District Tax Rates

General Services District $2.782 per $100 of assessed value.
Urban Services District addition $0.032 per $100 of assessed value.
Combined USD rate $2.814 per $100 of assessed value.
Satellite cities: Property outside the Urban Services District is taxed at the General Services District rate. A parcel inside a satellite city may also be subject to that municipality’s separate levy.
Rate and appraisal are separate: A property owner can challenge appraisal value or classification through the assessment process, but not an adopted Metro tax rate through the Assessor’s appeal system.
Open Metro’s Property-Tax Calculator Confirm the appraised value, apply the correct assessment ratio and make sure the property is in the correct services district before estimating tax.
2025 reappraisal → 2028 reappraisal

What Nashville’s Reappraisal Cycle Means in 2026

2025
Countywide reappraisal New land and building values were established using market analysis and property conditions as of January 1, 2025.
2026
Annual assessment Properties can still change for new construction, demolition, corrections, classification or other annual updates.
2027
Inspection and market work Assessor staff continue property review, sale verification and preparation for the next reappraisal.
2028
Next countywide reappraisal Current Assessor guidance identifies 2028 as the next full Davidson County reappraisal year.
Why the timing changed: Nashville previously operated on a four-year cycle. Current Assessor and Metro budget information shows the next countywide reappraisal in 2028, shortening the interval after the 2025 reappraisal.
Reappraisal is not automatically a tax increase: Tennessee’s certified-tax-rate process is designed to prevent a jurisdiction from receiving an automatic revenue windfall solely because countywide values increased. Metro Council can separately adopt a higher revenue-producing rate.
Open the Assessor Reappraisal Guide Review inspection work, market analysis, certified tax-rate principles and Davidson County’s reappraisal process.
2026 appeal window has closed

Nashville Property Assessment Appeal Process

Search property Verify value and property characteristics.
Use COMPER Review nearby verified sales.
Informal Review Request Assessor reconsideration.
MBOE hearing Present evidence independently.
Decision Review further appeal rights and tax adjustment.
2026 Informal Review Opened January 20, 2026 and closed at 4:00 p.m. April 17, 2026.
Informal decisions Decisions were scheduled to be mailed and made available online beginning May 20.
Formal scheduling MBOE hearing scheduling opened May 26 and closed at 4:00 p.m. June 26.
Appeal call center The 2026 formal-hearing scheduling number was 615-862-6059.

Evidence worth preparing

  • Property Record Card
  • Value or classification notice
  • COMPER comparable sales
  • Photos showing condition
  • Repair estimates
  • Inspection reports
  • Floor-area measurements
  • Recent appraisal when relevant
  • Income records for income property
  • Prior appeal notices and decisions
Missed June 26? Do not submit an ordinary late appeal assuming it will be accepted. Contact the Assessor to determine whether a specific correction, classification or statutory appeal route remains available for your circumstances.
Paying while an appeal is pending: Metro states that at least the undisputed portion of taxes must be paid before delinquency, and prior-year delinquent taxes must be paid, to protect appeal rights. A later final assessment can create a refund or additional amount due.
Open Current Assessor Appeal Services Review current appeal instructions, property-value services and Metropolitan Board of Equalization information.
2026 homeowner-assistance thresholds

Nashville Property Tax Relief, Freeze and Deferral

Program 2026 rule What it does
Property Tax Relief 2025 qualifying income limit of $38,470 for applicable elderly or disabled applicants. Provides state and Metro-funded credits against qualifying property taxes.
Property Tax Freeze Age 65+ with qualifying 2025 income not exceeding $63,470 plus ownership and principal-residence requirements. Freezes the qualifying property-tax amount at the approved level while annual eligibility continues.
Tax Deferral Certain elderly or totally and permanently disabled homeowners with qualifying combined gross income below $25,000. Defers current residence taxes, generally with 6% simple annual interest until a triggering event.
Disabled veteran relief Eligibility is determined using VA documentation and the Trustee’s required consent forms. Provides a tax-relief credit for qualifying disabled veterans or qualifying surviving spouses.

2026 Relief and Freeze preparation checklist

  • Property-tax statement or receipt
  • Proof of principal residence
  • Proof of age when applicable
  • Recorded deed or ownership proof
  • 2025 federal income-tax return
  • 2025 Social Security documentation
  • 2025 pension or retirement income
  • Rental and investment income records
  • VA documentation when applicable
  • Other reportable 2025 income
Annual recertification matters: Existing Tax Relief and Tax Freeze participants must submit the required annual voucher. Enrollment does not mean the program can be ignored permanently.
2026 deadline: To be considered for 2026 Tax Relief or Tax Freeze, the application must be filed and the property taxes paid in full by April 5, 2027.
Owner name versus mailing address

How to Correct Nashville Property Ownership Information

Open the Assessor parcel. Confirm the owner name, mailing address and parcel ID currently shown.
Verify the recorded document. Check the Davidson County Register of Deeds for the latest deed, trust-related instrument or other title record.
Separate title from mailing issues. A mailing-address correction does not transfer ownership.
Use the Assessor Deeds division for ownership questions. The Assessor staff directory lists the Deeds section at 615-862-6065.
Update the tax mailing address where necessary. The Trustee’s tax record should also be checked so future statements reach the correct party.
Verify both records afterward. Recorded deed, Assessor property card and Trustee billing record can update on different schedules.
Property sold during the year: Review the settlement statement to determine the buyer-seller tax proration. County records govern the official tax obligation even when the purchase contract allocates costs between private parties.
Business tangible personal property

Nashville Business Personal Property Search and Filing

Annual business schedule Tennessee business owners are generally required to file a Tangible Personal Property Schedule annually with the Assessor.
Examples of taxable property Furniture, computers, machinery, tools, supplies, raw materials, billboards, tanks and other movable business assets can be reportable.
Assessment ratio Commercial and industrial tangible personal property is assessed at 30% of appraised value.
Regular filing deadline March 1 is the standard Tangible Personal Property Schedule filing date.
Amended schedule deadline Metro Trustee guidance identifies September 1 as the filing deadline for amended personalty schedules.
Small-business form Businesses with relatively low reportable assets may qualify to use a simplified Assessor schedule.
Personal property search: The Assessor portal allows searches by owner, address, business name, account number or associated real-estate parcel.
Assessor Personal Property division Phone: 615-862-6073
Current Metro payment rules

How to Pay Nashville-Davidson County Property Taxes

PROPERTY TAX PAYMENT CHECK
Correct owner and parcel VERIFY
Correct tax year CHECK
USD or GSD status CONFIRM
Processor fee READ
Receipt and bank posting SAVE
E-Check $1.00

Current published electronic-check processing charge.

Credit / debit 2.55%

Published processor charge with a $2 minimum.

Delinquent interest 1.5%

Added monthly beginning March 1 on unpaid base tax.

Online Use the Trustee’s official Pay or Check Taxes link for electronic payment and account history.
Partial payment The Metropolitan Trustee accepts partial property-tax payments.
Mail Metropolitan Trustee
P.O. Box 196358
Nashville, TN 37219-6358
In person Howard Office Building
700 President Ronald Reagan Way
Suite 220
First Horizon Participating First Horizon financial centers accept Metro property-tax payments from October through February.
Mortgage escrow Check tax history before making an owner payment when the mortgage servicer was expected to pay.
Appeal pending? Do not assume an assessment appeal suspends the tax deadline. Pay at least the legally required undisputed amount and clear prior-year delinquency.
Nashville tax-year workflow

Important Nashville Property-Tax Dates

Assessment date Property status and annual assessment relate to the January 1 valuation date.
2026 Informal Review The 2026 informal Assessor review period closed at 4:00 p.m.
2026 Formal Appeal Last day to schedule the ordinary MBOE appeal hearing.
Statements mailed Property-tax bills are normally mailed during the first week of October.
Timely payment Taxes must be paid in full by the last day of February to avoid delinquency.
Interest begins Unpaid taxes become delinquent and monthly interest starts.
Legal due date wording: Taxes are due and payable beginning the first Monday in October, but owners have through the last day of the following February to pay without delinquent interest.
Interest, court action and tax sale

What Happens When Nashville Property Taxes Stay Delinquent

March 1 The unpaid balance becomes delinquent after the February payment deadline.
Monthly interest Interest of 1.5% of the base tax is added on March 1 and on the first day of each succeeding month while unpaid.
Tax lien Tennessee property-tax law gives delinquent taxes a lien against the property.
Collection suit Delinquent accounts can proceed to Chancery Court with court costs, attorney fees and additional collection expense.
Tax auction The Chancery Clerk and Master conducts delinquent property-tax auctions rather than the Assessor.
Pay before sale A delinquent taxpayer can generally satisfy the amount owed before the scheduled auction under the published sale terms.
Current sale calendar: As of August 7, 2026, the next published Davidson County delinquent property-tax auction is scheduled for August 17, 2026 at noon, with registration from 11:00 a.m. to noon. Sale dates are expressly subject to change.
No over-the-counter tax property: The Clerk and Master states that delinquent properties are sold by public auction. The office does not finance purchases and does not issue tax certificates.
Open Current Delinquent Tax Sale Information Review the publication date, sale date, registration window, payment terms and current auction status before taking action.
Davidson County recorded documents

How to Search Nashville Deeds, Mortgages and Liens

Start with the Register of Deeds. Open the Davidson County Register of Deeds.
Use the online land-record portal for deeper research. The office’s subscription service searches indexed land records by name and date.
Search current and prior owners. Check individuals, spouses, businesses, trusts and former owners.
Review connected documents. Look for warranty deeds, deeds of trust, releases, powers of attorney, liens, plats and amendments.
Record the instrument information. Note recording date, document type, book/page or other indexing information before requesting a copy.
Order a plain or certified copy. Choose certification only when a lender, court, title company or government agency requires it.
Sign up for Property Alert. The free alert service can email a participant when a document is indexed under a monitored name.
Register service Published cost Use
Non-certified document copy $0.50 per page Ordinary research copy.
Certified document copy $1 per page Formal certified copy.
Mailed copy minimum $2 minimum Applies to mailed copy requests.
Subdivision plat by mail $5 Mailed subdivision plat copy.
Large subdivision plat in person $3 Large copy of the subdivision section.
Online subscription $50/month single user Professional or repeated land-record research; additional users are $25/month each.
Online record coverage: The Register states that online indexing is available from July 1, 1964 to current, while digitized images extend from 1784 to current.
Deed-copy scam warning: The Register has warned property owners about private mailings demanding inflated fees for deed copies. Obtain recorded documents directly from the Register and verify suspicious correspondence before paying.

Which Nashville Property Records Should You Check?

Situation Records to review Best next action
Current homeowner Assessor card, parcel map, tax history, deed and relief eligibility. Verify property characteristics before the next assessment cycle.
Prospective buyer Parcel, sales, tax history, deed, liens, permits and zoning. Use professional title, survey and inspection services before closing.
Mortgage escrow owner Trustee tax history, lender disbursement and current bill. Avoid a duplicate payment by confirming posting first.
Senior homeowner 2025 income, deed, residence proof, tax bill and assistance forms. Compare Relief, Freeze and Deferral instead of assuming one program is best.
Appeal filer Assessor card, COMPER sales, notice, hearing record and Trustee bill. Protect tax-payment requirements while waiting for the final value decision.
Business owner Personal-property account, Schedule B, tax bill and amended schedules. Separate real estate from taxable business equipment.
Inherited-property owner Probate, deed, Assessor ownership, tax history and liens. Resolve recorded title before expecting every Metro system to update.
Fraud concern Register index, deed copies and Property Alert notices. Verify unfamiliar documents with the Register immediately.

Nashville Property Search Problems and Practical Fixes

Problem Practical fix Office
Owner search finds too many records Add address or parcel information and compare legal descriptions. Assessor
Address does not match parcel Use the parcel ID and Metro Parcel Viewer. Assessor / GIS
Building size appears wrong Compare the Assessor sketch with measurements, permits and photos. Assessor
Tax seems high despite 25% assessment Check the appraised value and whether the parcel is USD, GSD or inside a satellite city. Assessor / Trustee
2026 appeal deadline was missed Ask the Assessor whether another statutory correction route applies. Assessor
Tax bill never arrived Search the Trustee account and verify the mailing address. Trustee
Mortgage company may have paid Review Trustee payment history and lender escrow activity. Trustee / lender
Owner name is outdated Confirm the latest recorded deed and contact the Assessor Deeds division. Register / Assessor
Need official deed proof Order a certified copy rather than relying only on an online index. Register of Deeds
Property may be in tax sale Contact the Trustee and Chancery Clerk and Master immediately for current payoff and sale status. Trustee / Chancery
“I am calling about Davidson County parcel __________ at __________. The Assessor record, Trustee tax history or Register document currently shows __________, but my deed, closing statement, payment receipt or property evidence shows __________. Which office and process should correct this record?”

Nashville Assessor, Trustee and Register Contact Information

Assessor of Property Vivian M. Wilhoite
Howard Office Building
700 President Ronald Reagan Way
Suite 210
Nashville, TN 37210
615-862-6080
Monday–Friday: 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
Metropolitan Trustee Erica S. Gilmore
Howard Office Building
700 President Ronald Reagan Way
Suite 220
Nashville, TN 37210
615-862-6330
Monday–Friday: 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
Register of Deeds Karen Johnson
Public Square Garage
300 Deaderick Street
Nashville, TN 37201
615-862-6790
Monday–Friday: 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
Tax Relief / Tax Freeze specialists 615-862-6140
Assessor Deeds division 615-862-6065
Assessor Personal Property 615-862-6073
One building, different suites: The Assessor is in Suite 210 and the Metropolitan Trustee is in Suite 220 of the Howard Office Building. Take the parcel or tax account information needed for the specific office rather than assuming one counter can change both records.
Official action routes

Nashville Property Records Action Center

Use these official systems after identifying the correct parcel, record type and tax year.

Exactly 10 Nashville-specific answers

Nashville Property Assessor 2026 FAQs

Is Nashville Property Assessor the same as the Davidson County Assessor?

Yes. Nashville and Davidson County operate under Metropolitan Government, and Vivian M. Wilhoite serves as the Assessor of Property for Metropolitan Nashville and Davidson County. The office values and classifies property but does not collect the property-tax bill.

How do I search Nashville property records by owner or address?

Use the Nashville-Davidson County Assessor property portal. Real-property records can be searched by owner, address or parcel ID. Open the matching Property Summary and confirm the parcel ID, owner, address, legal description and building information.

What is the Nashville property tax rate for 2026?

For fiscal year 2026–27, the General Services District rate is $2.782 per $100 of assessed value. Property in the Urban Services District pays an additional $0.032, creating a combined rate of $2.814 per $100 of assessed value.

How is Nashville residential property tax calculated?

Residential and farm real property is assessed at 25% of appraised value. Multiply the appraised value by 25% to find assessed value, divide by $100 and then multiply by the applicable GSD or combined USD tax rate.

What was the 2026 Nashville property assessment appeal deadline?

The 2026 Informal Review deadline was 4:00 p.m. April 17, 2026. Formal Metropolitan Board of Equalization hearing scheduling ran from May 26 through 4:00 p.m. June 26, 2026.

When is the next Nashville Davidson County reappraisal?

The last countywide reappraisal occurred in 2025. Current Assessor and Metro budget information identifies 2028 as the next countywide Davidson County reappraisal.

When are Nashville property taxes due?

Property taxes become due and payable beginning the first Monday in October. The full amount must be paid by the last day of February of the following year to avoid delinquency. Beginning March 1, monthly interest is added to unpaid taxes.

What are Nashville online property tax payment fees?

The Metropolitan Trustee currently publishes a $1 processing fee for E-Check payments and a 2.55% processing fee for credit or debit card payments, with a $2 minimum card charge.

What are the 2026 Nashville Tax Relief and Tax Freeze income limits?

For the 2026 program year, the Tax Relief maximum qualifying 2025 income is $38,470 for applicable elderly and disabled applicants. The Tax Freeze maximum qualifying 2025 income is $63,470. Applications and full tax payment are due by April 5, 2027.

Where do I search Nashville deeds and liens?

The Davidson County Register of Deeds maintains warranty deeds, deeds of trust, releases, liens, plats and related real-property documents. Start with the Register website or its online land-record subscription service, then request a plain or certified copy when needed.

Official Sources and Editorial Verification

What was verified for this 2026 guide: current Assessor, Trustee and Register; office contacts; roughly 236,000 property cards; owner/address/parcel search methods; daily-updated Parcel Viewer; 25%, 40%, 30% and 55% assessment ratios; FY 2026–27 GSD and USD tax rates; 2025 and 2028 reappraisal years; 2026 appeal dates; $38,470 Tax Relief and $63,470 Tax Freeze income ceilings; April 5, 2027 program deadline; payment fees; monthly delinquent interest; current tax-sale schedule; and Register copy costs.

CountyPropertyAppraiser.org is an independent informational website. It is not affiliated with the Metropolitan Nashville and Davidson County Assessor of Property, Metropolitan Trustee, Metropolitan Board of Equalization, Register of Deeds, Chancery Clerk and Master or Metropolitan Government.

Property values, classifications, tax levies, payment fees, appeal procedures, tax-assistance limits, deadlines, office hours and online systems can change. Confirm a time-sensitive filing, payment, appeal, tax sale or legal document directly with the responsible office before acting.

Last reviewed: August 7, 2026.

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