Vivian Wilhoite, Assessor of Property of Metropolitan Nashville & Davidson County, announced today the availability of possible property appraisal adjustments for those residents impacted by the December 9, 2023, tornado and straight-line winds. “Under existing State law, those in need should be fully informed of property appraisal procedures where appropriate as a result of such losses,” says Assessor Wilhoite.
For tornado victims who suffered “substantial damage” to buildings and improvements, including residential, commercial, and industrial buildings, State law, Tenn. Code Ann. 67-5-603, provides that the Office of the Assessor of Property will assess the value of such property based upon its condition after the tornado. Such assessment value will be as of January 1, 2024. This reduced value will remain on the property until after all repairs have been made to the damaged building(s).
Assessor Wilhoite encourages property owners who have substantial damages to their residential or commercial buildings to please contact our dedicated staff to report the substantial damage to the property. In January of 2024, we will conduct a field review to assess the damage and then develop a January 1, 2024 value based on the damage to your building(s). Any estimates to repair the damage can be very helpful in this process, but are not necessary for us to adjust the value of the building(s). Residential and Commercial property owners should call the Assessor of Property’s Office at 615-862-6080 or email us at [email protected]. When emailing please provide your name, the affected property address, and a telephone number where the property owner can be reached.
Any change to the January 1, 2024 assessment value will not affect the 2023 tax bill which was mailed by the Office of the Trustee in October/November of this year. A change to the January 1, 2024 appraised value will only affect the 2024 tax bill that will be mailed by the Office of the Trustee in October of 2024.
Assessor of Property Wilhoite and staff send their continuous prayers to the families who’ve lost loved ones, and to those affected by this unexpected occurrence.