Information reflects upcoming application window (July 24, 2024 through April 5, 2025)
Members currently enrolled in the Property Tax Freeze and/or Property Tax Relief program(s) must submit their vouchers every year by April 5 to stay enrolled in the program(s).
The tax freeze program was approved by Tennessee voters in a November, 2006 constitutional amendment referendum. The Tax Freeze Act of 2007 permits local governments to implement the program, and Metropolitan Nashville-Davidson County became the first jurisdiction in the state to establish a tax freeze program.
Under the program, qualifying homeowners age 65 and older can "freeze" the tax due on their property at the amount for the year they qualify, even if tax rates increase. Homeowners must have been 65 by December 31 of the tax year for which they are applying. Applicants must present:
- Proof of age - birth certificate, Medicare card, driver's license, passport, etc.;
- Proof of ownership - current tax bill or receipt, recorded deed, etc.;
- Evidence property is principal residence - voter registration card, etc.
Further, income records must be provided showing the total incomes of all property owners and applicant’s spouse during 2023 does not exceed $60,000 for Davidson County. Income records include Federal tax returns with all back-up documentation, or other income documents, such as a 1099 and a bank statement, if no tax return is filed. All applicants must sign an income verification form permitting the Trustee to contact IRS, SSA or the State Division of Property Assessment to verify income. The application is a public record, but the financial documents remain confidential.
Our office begins accepting applications to freeze taxes at the current amount due every October, and the deadline to apply for Tax Freeze is the following April 5. New applicants must come to our office, but no appointment is required. Bring the required documents to the Office of the Trustee and please arrive by 3:00 p.m. If you need additional information concerning the program, please feel free to call us with any questions at 615-862-6330.