Shelby County Tennessee Address Search • 2026
Search Shelby County Property by Address, Parcel or Owner & Check 2026 Tax Records
The fastest Shelby County assessor property search by address starts with the official Assessor of Property database. Enter the street number and street name only—the Assessor specifically says not to enter a street direction or suffix. That small search rule can prevent many “no property found” results.
Once you locate the correct Memphis-area parcel, the 2026 detail record can show ownership, municipal jurisdiction, neighborhood, land size, subdivision, appraisal, assessment, building characteristics and GIS access. From the same research path you can move to county taxes, municipal taxes and recorded deeds without confusing the Assessor’s value with the Trustee’s actual tax balance.
Address search without direction or street suffix
2026 parcel, appraisal & assessment details
County Trustee tax balance, bills & receipts
Deeds, aerials, sales, GIS & tax-sale checks
Assessor of Property
Melvin Burgess
Assessor Phone
901-222-7001
County Trustee
Regina Morrison Newman
Trustee Phone
901-222-0200
Last Reviewed
August 12, 2026
The 2025 Reappraisal Is the Base for Today’s 2026 Property Records
Assessment side: Shelby County completed its four-year countywide real-property reappraisal for January 1, 2025. The next countywide reappraisal is scheduled for 2029.
2026 search side: current Assessor parcel-detail pages are already labeled YEAR: 2026, while search-result screens may still display a “2025 Appraised Value” field tied to the most recent reappraisal base.
What can still change after a reappraisal? New construction, additions, demolition, subdivision, ownership changes, classification corrections and other parcel-specific events can update a record between countywide reappraisals.
2026 Board appeal season has closed. Shelby County’s Board of Equalization accepted 2026 filings from May 1 through June 30, 2026. As of August 12, that regular filing period is over.
How to Search Shelby County Property by Address
Open the Assessor’s Real Property Search.
Go to Shelby County Real Property Search.
Find “Search by Address.”
You will see separate boxes for Street Number and Street Name.
Enter only the street number.
Example: enter 5657 in the Street Number box.
Enter the street name without direction or suffix.
Example: enter WALNUT GROVE, not “E Walnut Grove Rd.”
Submit and review every plausible match.
Confirm property address, Parcel ID and owner before opening details.
Open Property / Assessment Details.
This moves from the compact result to the full Assessor parcel record.
Use the linked GIS, deed and tax tools.
Current Assessor results can route users toward GIS, deed information, County Tax and City Tax records.
Best troubleshooting rule: if “123 N Main Street” produces no match, retry with Street Number 123 and Street Name MAIN.
Other Ways to Find a Shelby County Parcel
Owner Name
The Assessor provides separate First Name and Last Name fields.
Business Name
Useful for property owned by companies, LLCs and other organizations.
Parcel Number
Best option once you have the exact parcel identifier.
GIS Address Search
The Assessor’s Esri map also supports address, owner and parcel searches.
Which Shelby County Property Office Should You Use?
Assessor
- Appraised value
- Assessment
- Property class
- Owner/address record
- Building characteristics
- Parcel GIS
Trustee
- County tax bill
- Payments
- Receipts
- Delinquent balance
- Tax Freeze / Relief
- Tax sales
Register of Deeds
- Deeds / titles
- Mortgages
- Liens
- Plats
- Sales records
- Recorded documents
Board of Equalization
- Assessment appeals
- Independent hearings
- Evidence upload
- Value decisions
- Current-year appeals
- No tax-rate changes
What a 2026 Shelby County Property Record Can Show
| Field | Meaning | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|
| Parcel ID | Unique county parcel identifier. | Save it for tax, GIS and deed searches. |
| Property Address | Physical location of the parcel. | Separate it from the owner’s mailing address. |
| Municipal Jurisdiction | Identifies the city or municipal area associated with the parcel. | Can determine whether a separate municipal property tax applies. |
| Neighborhood Number | Assessor valuation neighborhood. | Useful when comparing nearby sales and appraisal treatment. |
| Tax Map Page | Mapping reference used with county parcel records. | Useful in Register/GIS research. |
| Land Square Footage / Acres | Land-size information in the Assessor record. | Check for obvious acreage or lot-size errors. |
| Subdivision / Lot | Recorded subdivision references maintained with the parcel. | Useful for deed and plat research. |
| Plat Book / Page | Recorded plat reference when available. | Helpful for finding subdivision documents. |
| Land Appraisal | Assessor’s appraised value allocated to land. | One component of total appraisal. |
| Building Appraisal | Value attributed to improvements. | Check building data if this appears unreasonable. |
| Total Appraisal | Estimated market value under the assessment system. | Do not confuse with assessed value or tax due. |
| Total Assessment | Appraised value multiplied by the applicable Tennessee assessment percentage. | Tax rates are applied to this assessment. |
| Improvement Details | Stories, exterior walls and other building characteristics. | Incorrect physical data can affect valuation. |
Residential Property Is Assessed at 25% of Appraised Value
25% Residential
Single-family residences, owner-occupied condominiums and qualifying owner-occupied duplexes are assessed at 25% of appraised value.
40% Commercial / Industrial
Property used for commercial, industrial, professional or similar purposes is generally assessed at 40%.
30% Personal Property
Tangible business personal property is assessed at 30% of appraised value.
Example: a residential property appraised at $400,000 produces a $100,000 assessment at the 25% residential assessment level. Property tax is then calculated using the applicable tax rate per $100 of assessed value.
Rental classification can differ. The Assessor states that real property used for dwelling purposes with two or more rental units falls into the commercial/industrial classification rather than the standard residential 25% category.
Why Shelby County 2026 Values Trace Back to the 2025 Reappraisal
Shelby County is on a four-year reappraisal cycle. The countywide reappraisal was effective January 1, 2025, and the next countywide reappraisal is scheduled for 2029.
2023–2024 Sales
The Assessor says 2025 residential reappraisal analysis relied heavily on qualified market sales occurring in 2023 and 2024.
Property Characteristics
Location, living area, age, construction quality and amenities are among the key valuation factors.
CAMA Analysis
Shelby County uses computer-assisted mass appraisal along with sales, cost and income information.
Current Assessor detail pages can show YEAR: 2026 while also identifying when the parcel’s 2025 reappraisal notice was mailed. That does not mean the website is outdated; it reflects the relationship between the 2025 reappraisal and subsequent tax-year records.
Shelby County Board of Equalization Property Appeals
Reappraisal
Countywide values were reset to the new reappraisal framework.
2026 Filing Opens
County Board begins accepting annual appeals.
Filing Deadline
Online appeals had to be submitted by midnight.
Independent Review
BOE hears assessment disputes independently from Assessor.
Further Appeal
A Board decision may have additional state appeal rights under Tennessee procedure.
August 12, 2026: the Board’s regular May 1–June 30 filing period is closed. The online eFile system is only functional during the appeal season.
Search the parcel and save its record.
Review appraisal, assessment and physical characteristics.
Identify the actual disagreement.
Examples include market value or incorrect factual characteristics.
Gather property-specific evidence.
Useful support can include comparable sales, appraisal reports, photographs and factual correction documentation.
Use the BOE during a timely filing season.
Shelby County allows online, mail and in-person appeals and does not charge an appeal filing fee.
The Board can affirm, lower or raise an assessment. It cannot change the tax rate, remove late-payment penalties, grant exemptions or lower an assessment simply because a taxpayer cannot afford the tax.
Official Shelby County Board of Equalization
Check current filing seasons, procedures, forms and hearing information.
How to Search Shelby County Property Tax Records
Find the Parcel ID with the Assessor first.
This is the safest way to avoid selecting a similarly named property owner.
Open the Shelby County Trustee.
Go to the official Trustee website and choose Search Taxes.
Search the correct parcel.
Confirm primary owner, location and mailing information against the Assessor record.
Review billing history.
Current Trustee parcel pages can display tax year, tax authority, tax due, interest, fees, total due and assessment.
Check current balance before paying delinquent taxes.
Interest and legal fees can change after an older tax bill was printed.
Print the bill or receipt when needed.
The Trustee provides online routes for notices, receipts and payments.
2026 Shelby County Property Tax Calendar
Assessment
Assessor certifies property assessment information.
County Tax Due
Realty taxes become due and payable beginning the first Monday of October.
Last Timely Day
Current-year county tax must be paid by the last day of February.
Delinquency
Unpaid Shelby County realty tax becomes delinquent.
Interest
Shelby County delinquent tax accrues 1.5% interest each month.
Under the Trustee’s current annual schedule, 2026 Shelby County realty taxes become delinquent March 1, 2027. Pay or verify the account by the last day of February rather than assuming an escrow company handled it.
City taxes can follow a different calendar. For example, the Trustee’s current interest schedule identifies September 1 as the City of Memphis delinquency date, while Shelby County and several other municipalities use March 1.
County Tax vs. City Tax: Address Matters
| Property location | County tax | Additional check |
|---|---|---|
| Memphis | Shelby County tax applies. | Check City of Memphis property tax separately. |
| Arlington | Shelby County tax applies. | Check applicable Arlington municipal tax. |
| Bartlett | Shelby County tax applies. | Check Bartlett tax account and its delinquency rules. |
| Collierville | Shelby County tax applies. | Check Collierville municipal tax. |
| Germantown | Shelby County tax applies. | Check Germantown municipal tax and penalty schedule. |
| Lakeland / Millington | Shelby County tax applies. | Review applicable municipal tax authority. |
| Unincorporated Shelby County | Shelby County tax applies. | No city tax should be assumed; verify jurisdiction in Assessor record. |
The Assessor’s parcel result is useful here because it identifies the Municipal Jurisdiction and can provide separate links for County Tax and City Tax when applicable.
Shelby County Residential Property Tax Calculator
Enter the appraised value and the current county and optional municipal tax rates. Tennessee property-tax rates are expressed per $100 of assessed value.
Estimated property tax
$0
Residential assessment uses 25% of appraised value.
Residential formula: Appraised Value × 25% = Assessment. Assessment ÷ 100 × applicable tax rate = estimated tax.
Do not copy an old tax rate from another article. Rates can change and municipal rates differ. Use the Trustee or the relevant city’s current tax information before calculating.
Tax Relief for Seniors, Disabled Owners & Veterans
Senior / Disabled
The Trustee’s current 2025 program used a $37,530 income limit based on 2024 income for qualifying elderly or disabled applicants.
Disabled Veterans
The state-funded relief program also serves qualifying disabled veterans and certain surviving spouses without the same income limitation.
Deadline Passed
Signed 2025 Shelby County applications had to be received/postmarked by April 5, 2026.
These dollar limits and benefit amounts are tied to the specific 2025 program administered into 2026. For a later application cycle, do not reuse the $37,530 figure without checking the Trustee’s newly published qualifications.
Official Shelby County Tax Relief
Check senior, disability and veteran qualification details and future filing information.
What the Shelby County Tax Freeze Does
The Tax Freeze program is different from Tax Relief. It is designed for qualifying homeowners age 65 or older and can freeze the county property-tax amount on the primary residence at an approved base year.
Age 65+
Applicant must satisfy the senior-age requirement and own/occupy the qualifying primary residence.
$61,920 Program Figure
The Trustee’s current qualification page lists $61,920 as the relevant 2024 household-income ceiling for the program cycle described there.
2026 Freeze Effect
The Trustee says a newly approved applicant in the current cycle can have 2026 taxes frozen using the 2025 property-tax amount as the base.
The April 5, 2026 filing date listed for the current program cycle has passed. Improvements such as a new room, garage or carport can still create a proportional increase even on a frozen account.
Official Tax Freeze Information
Review current eligibility, application and base-tax rules.
Property Tax Payment Options & Payment Planning
Online / Mobile
The Trustee supports online payment and the payit901 mobile service.
ManagedPay
Property owners can create scheduled monthly payments for current or delinquent taxes.
Quarterly Pay
Eligible retired and/or unemployed residents age 65+ on fixed income can apply to pay qualifying taxes quarterly.
Current ManagedPay information lists a 2.6% fee on card transactions and $1.50 on eCheck transactions. Scheduled payments do not stop delinquent interest or legal action when a delinquent balance remains.
Shelby County Tax Sale 2301 Is Scheduled for October 27, 2026
Sale Date
October 27, 2026
Publication Date
August 26, 2026 in the Daily News under the Trustee’s current published schedule.
Verify Live Status
Parcels can pay out or otherwise change before a tax sale, so use the Trustee’s current sale-property list rather than an old exported list.
A normal Assessor property search does not tell you by itself whether a parcel is currently scheduled for tax sale. Open the Trustee tax account and look for current delinquent/tax-sale notices.
Official Tax Sale Schedule
Check the current sale ID, sale date, publication date and downloadable sale-property list.
Shelby County Assessor GIS & Register of Deeds Map
County Parcel Identification Map
Search an address, use the Parcel ID/Owner query widget, click a parcel and inspect available map layers.
Register of Deeds GIS
Search address, owner, parcel or tax map and connect aerial imagery with assessment, sales, deeds and tax information.
The county Parcel Identification application instructs users to search an address in the map search bar or use the Query Widget to find a parcel by Parcel ID or Owner Name, then click the parcel for details.
GIS and tax-map lines are research tools, not a substitute for a boundary survey. For an encroachment, legal boundary, easement or acreage dispute, review the recorded plat/deed and obtain a professional survey when necessary.
Search Shelby County Deeds, Mortgages, Liens & Sales
The Shelby County Register of Deeds records documents affecting real estate, including property titles, mortgages, liens, tax liens, powers of attorney and related instruments.
Find the parcel through the Assessor first.
Save the Parcel ID, owner name, subdivision and plat references.
Open the official Register search.
Use Shelby County Property Records Search.
Choose the best search type.
Available tools include Name Search, Document Number, Parcel ID & Lot Number, Address, recent/comparable sales and Instrument Type.
For an address search, simplify the street.
The Register recommends leaving street direction and street type off—for example, use MAIN instead of N MAIN ST.
Match the record carefully.
Compare owner, Parcel ID, subdivision, lot, tax map and recording details.
Open the recorded document when legal proof matters.
The Assessor owner field is useful for searching, but the recorded deed is the stronger title source.
The Register Map Combines Multiple Property Checks
Aerial View
See the selected parcel and surrounding properties.
Assessment Info
Connect appraisal data with the map location.
Sales & Deeds
Move into recent property records and transfer research.
County / City Tax
The Register map provides tax information based on the parcel’s location.
Shelby County Buyer & Homeowner Verification Table
| Situation | Check first | Then verify |
|---|---|---|
| Buying a Memphis home | Assessor address search, appraisal and parcel. | County tax + Memphis city tax + deed. |
| Buying in Germantown | Municipal jurisdiction and parcel details. | County tax plus Germantown tax and deed records. |
| Buying in Collierville | Assessor appraisal and assessment. | County and municipal tax accounts. |
| Buying rental property | Property classification. | Confirm whether 25% residential or 40% commercial classification applies. |
| Appraisal seems too high | Property characteristics and nearby qualified sales. | Regular 2026 BOE filing period ended June 30. |
| Need exact tax due | Trustee tax account. | Check municipal account separately when applicable. |
| Need legal owner | Assessor owner field. | Verify most recent Register of Deeds instrument. |
| Need lot dimensions | Assessor parcel details and plat book/page. | Recorded plat and survey for legal use. |
| Property has unpaid taxes | Trustee billing history. | Check interest, fees, lawsuit and tax-sale status. |
| Buying at tax sale | Current Trustee sale list. | Independent title, lien, redemption and legal research before bidding. |
Shelby County Property Offices
Assessor of Property — East Office
Melvin Burgess
1075 Mullins Station Road
Memphis, TN 38134
901-222-7001
Fax: 901-222-7199
Mon–Fri: 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
1075 Mullins Station Road
Memphis, TN 38134
901-222-7001
Fax: 901-222-7199
Mon–Fri: 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
Shelby County Trustee
Regina Morrison Newman
157 Poplar Avenue, Suite 200
Memphis, TN 38103
901-222-0200
Delinquent Tax: 901-222-0250
Mon–Fri: 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
157 Poplar Avenue, Suite 200
Memphis, TN 38103
901-222-0200
Delinquent Tax: 901-222-0250
Mon–Fri: 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
Register of Deeds
Willie F. Brooks, Jr.
1075 Mullins Station Road
Building W3, Suite W165
Memphis, TN 38134
901-222-8100
Mon–Fri: 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
1075 Mullins Station Road
Building W3, Suite W165
Memphis, TN 38134
901-222-8100
Mon–Fri: 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
Assessor Satellite Office
157 Poplar Avenue
Memphis, TN 38103
Memphis, TN 38103
Shelby County Address Search Problems & Fixes
| Problem | Best fix | Use |
|---|---|---|
| Address returns no result | Remove street direction and suffix. | Assessor Property Search |
| Entered “N Main St” | Search street name as MAIN. | Assessor / Register |
| Owner has many parcels | Match property address and Parcel ID. | Assessor |
| Search says 2025 Appraised Value | Open Property/Assessment Details; current detail pages can show YEAR 2026. | Assessor |
| Appraisal and assessment are different | Residential assessment is normally 25% of appraisal. | Assessor |
| Tax amount differs from calculator | Use actual current county/city rates and live Trustee balance. | Trustee |
| Need 2026 appeal | Regular May 1–June 30 filing season is closed. | Board of Equalization |
| Need actual deed | Use Register of Deeds Property Records search. | Register |
| Need tax-sale status | Open live Trustee tax account / Tax Sale Schedule. | Trustee |
| Need exact legal boundary | Use recorded plat/deed and professional survey, not GIS alone. | Register / Surveyor |
Shelby County Property Search & Tax Action Center
Search by Address
Street number + street name, with no direction or suffix.
Search / Pay County Taxes
Tax bills, balances, receipts, delinquency and payment services.
Open Property Map
Address, owner, parcel, aerial, assessment, sales, deeds and taxes.
Search Deeds & Liens
Name, address, parcel, document number, sale and instrument searches.
Shelby County Assessor Property Search by Address FAQs
1. How do I search Shelby County property by address?
Use the Shelby County Assessor of Property Real Property Search. Enter the street number in the Street Number box and the street name in the Street Name box. The Assessor specifically says not to enter the street direction or street suffix.
2. Who is the Shelby County Assessor of Property in 2026?
Melvin Burgess is the current Shelby County Assessor of Property. The main East Office is at 1075 Mullins Station Road, Memphis, TN 38134 and the phone number is 901-222-7001.
3. Can I search Shelby County property by owner or parcel number?
Yes. The Assessor provides searches by owner first and last name, business name and Parcel Number in addition to the address search.
4. Why does a 2026 Shelby County record still refer to the 2025 reappraisal?
Shelby County completed its four-year countywide reappraisal effective in 2025. Current property-detail pages can be labeled YEAR 2026 while retaining the 2025 reappraisal framework. The next countywide reappraisal is scheduled for 2029.
5. What percentage of appraised value is a Shelby County house assessed at?
Qualifying residential real property is assessed at 25% of appraised value. Commercial and industrial real property is generally assessed at 40%, while business personal property is assessed at 30%.
6. Is the Shelby County 2026 property assessment appeal deadline still open?
No. The Shelby County Board of Equalization’s 2026 filing season ran from May 1 through June 30, 2026. The regular filing window is therefore closed as of August 12, 2026.
7. How do I look up Shelby County property taxes?
Use the official Shelby County Trustee website. Search the correct parcel and review the billing history, tax due, interest, fees and total balance. The Trustee, not the Assessor, is responsible for county property-tax billing and collection.
8. When do Shelby County property taxes become delinquent?
Shelby County real estate taxes become due and payable beginning the first Monday of October and must be paid by the last day of February. Unpaid Shelby County taxes become delinquent March 1 and currently accrue 1.5% interest per month.
9. Where can I search Shelby County deeds and liens?
Use the Shelby County Register of Deeds official property-record search. Search tools include owner name, document number, Parcel ID and lot number, address, recent sales and instrument type. The Register recommends leaving street direction and type off an address search.
10. Is there another Shelby County tax sale in 2026?
The Trustee’s current schedule lists Tax Sale 2301 for October 27, 2026, with publication scheduled for August 26, 2026. A parcel’s status can change before sale, so verify the live Trustee record and current sale list.
Official Sources & 2026 Verification
Assessor Real Property Search
Official address, owner, business-name and parcel-number search plus exact address syntax.
Shelby County Assessor
Melvin Burgess, responsibilities, office details, parcel count and 2025/2029 reappraisal cycle.
Assessment Classification
Residential 25% and commercial/industrial 40% assessment rules.
2025 Reappraisal Method
Property characteristics, 2023–2024 sales and CAMA valuation process.
Board of Equalization
2026 May 1–June 30 appeal season, filing methods and office contact.
Shelby County Realty Taxes
First-Monday-of-October due date, March 1 delinquency and billing responsibilities.
Payment Deadlines
Last-day-of-February payment deadline and delinquent interest rules.
Tax Relief
Senior, disabled and veteran relief plus current program income/deadline information.
Tax Freeze
Senior freeze qualifications, application timing and 2026 base-tax treatment.
Tax Sale Schedule
October 27, 2026 Tax Sale 2301 and August 26 publication date.
Register of Deeds
Willie F. Brooks Jr., deed/mortgage/lien responsibilities and office location.
Property Document Search
Name, document, parcel, address, sales and instrument-type searching.
Verified August 12, 2026: Assessor Melvin Burgess, Trustee Regina Morrison Newman, Register Willie F. Brooks Jr., address-search syntax, current 2026 property-detail format, 2025 reappraisal/2029 next reappraisal, residential and commercial assessment percentages, May 1–June 30 Board appeal season, county tax-payment calendar, current relief/freeze information and October 27, 2026 tax-sale schedule were reviewed against current official Shelby County sources.
CountyPropertyAppraiser.org is an independent informational website. It is not affiliated with Shelby County Government, the Shelby County Assessor of Property, Shelby County Trustee, Register of Deeds, Board of Equalization, City of Memphis or Tennessee state government.
Property ownership, appraised values, assessments, classifications, tax rates, municipal taxes, interest, fees, relief eligibility, tax-sale status and recorded documents can change. Confirm time-sensitive information with the responsible official office before paying taxes, filing an appeal, buying property or relying on a land record.
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