Shelby County Tax Assessment Search & Records

Shelby County, Tennessee · Assessment Search · Parcel Records · Tax · Deeds

Find the Parcel, Decode the Assessment, Check the Real Tax Bill

Search Shelby County assessment records by street address, owner name, business name or parcel number, then use the property record to verify appraised value, assessed value, classification, building facts, sales information and mapped location.

This guide also solves the questions that begin after the search: why the address returns nothing, why appraised and assessed value are different, how the 2026 county and Memphis tax rates work, which tax deadline applies, where deeds and liens are recorded, what to do after the 2026 appeal deadlines, and where Tax Freeze, Tax Relief, Greenbelt and business personal-property issues belong.

Shelby County, Tennessee office-title warning: the property-value office is the Assessor of Property, not a conventional County Auditor. The County Trustee collects county taxes, the Register of Deeds maintains recorded instruments, and the Board of Equalization handles formal local assessment appeals.

Quick answer: use the Assessor record first

Open the Shelby County Assessor Real Property Search, use one search method, open the correct parcel, verify the Parcel ID and physical location, then save the appraised value, assessed value, property class and deed clues before checking the Trustee tax account.

1 Search one field Address, owner, business or Parcel ID.
2 Verify the parcel Match Parcel ID plus physical location.
3 Read both values Appraised value is not assessed value.
4 Route the next task Trustee, Register, BOE or Assessor.

Current Shelby County facts

Assessor Melvin Burgess
Real-estate parcels More than 353,000
Residential ratio 25% of appraised value
Commercial ratio 40%
Personal property 30%
2026 county rate $2.702382 per $100 assessed
2026 county due October 5, 2026
No-interest cutoff February 28, 2027
Assessor phone 901-222-7001
Trustee phone 901-222-0200
Portal quirk that saves failed searches: the Assessor’s address-search screen specifically says do not enter the street direction or suffix. Start with the street number and core street name; for example, search “1200 POPLAR” before trying “1200 E POPLAR AVE.”

Choose the exact property task

Do not open every government portal. Use the office that controls your next question.

Office-routing network

Assessment, payment, deeds and appeals belong to different offices

A
ASSESSOR Value
Class
Parcel facts
Greenbelt
$
TRUSTEE County tax
Payment
Relief
Delinquency
D
REGISTER Deeds
Mortgages
Liens
Plats
B
BOE Value appeal
Classification
Hearing
Decision
M
MEMPHIS City tax
City payment
City balance
City deadline
Which Shelby County office should answer your question?
Your question
Correct starting point
What it controls
Important limit
What is my property’s appraised or assessed value?
Assessor of Property
Appraisal, classification and assessed value.
The Assessor does not set the county tax rate.
How much county tax do I currently owe?
Shelby County Trustee
County tax bills, receipts, interest and payment.
The Trustee does not decide market value.
Do I owe separate Memphis city tax?
City of Memphis property-tax lookup
Memphis city balance and payment.
A county payment does not automatically satisfy city tax.
Who legally owns the property?
Register of Deeds
Recorded deeds and related instruments.
Assessor owner display is not a title opinion.
Is the 2026 value too high?
Assessor / Board of Equalization
Informal review and formal appeal.
2026 local deadlines have passed.
Is a GIS line my legal boundary?
GIS for research; deed/plat/survey for legal use
Map context versus legal boundary evidence.
Online parcel lines are not a field survey.
Fastest workflow: find the parcel in the Assessor portal, copy the complete Parcel ID, then reuse that identifier in the Trustee, Register, GIS and appeal systems.
Search recovery

No parcel found? Diagnose the reason before assuming the record is missing

Address returned nothing Remove the street direction and suffix. Search only number + core street name.
Owner name returned nothing Try surname only, spouse, prior owner, trust, estate or business entity.
Owner field says UNLISTED Tennessee law allows a qualifying primary-residence owner to request “UNLISTED” in the online searchable ownership field.
Property recently sold Search the prior owner, then verify the newly recorded instrument through the Register of Deeds.
New construction is missing Find the land parcel first; improvement information can follow permit and appraisal processing.
Parcel was split or combined Search the old Parcel ID and adjoining parcels; ask the Assessor whether a new identifier was created.
Vacant land has no useful street address Use owner, business name, Parcel ID or GIS instead of a street search.
Mobile-home record looks wrong The Trustee warns owners to notify the Assessor when a mobile home is moved from a property location.
Assessor call script “I am trying to identify parcel [known ID or partial ID] at [address/location]. The current or former owner may be [name]. Can you confirm whether this property was transferred, renumbered, split, consolidated, newly improved or shown as unlisted online?”
Assessment decoder

Appraised value and assessed value are not interchangeable

Residential and farm real estate: 25%

Shelby County first appraises real property at estimated market value. Tennessee then applies a statutory assessment percentage based on classification. Residential and farm real property are generally assessed at 25% of appraised value.

Commercial and industrial real property use 40%. Commercial and industrial tangible personal property uses 30%. Public-utility property is generally assessed at 55%.

Tennessee assessment percentages used in Shelby County
Property class
Assessment ratio
$300,000 appraised example
Do not confuse with
Residential real property
25%
$75,000 assessed
25% is not the tax rate.
Farm real property
25%
$75,000 before applicable Greenbelt use-value treatment
Greenbelt may change land valuation.
Commercial / industrial real property
40%
$120,000 assessed
Business personalty uses a different percentage.
Commercial / industrial personal property
30%
$90,000 assessed
This applies to taxable business personalty.
Public utility
55%
$165,000 assessed
Special state-assessed rules may apply.

Read the property card field by field

Assessment-record decoder
Field
What it means
What to verify
Parcel ID
Unique county tax-map identifier.
Reuse it in the Trustee, Register and GIS systems.
Appraised value
Assessor estimate of market value.
Property facts, qualified sales and condition.
Assessed value
Appraised value multiplied by statutory classification percentage.
Classification is correct before calculating tax.
Land value
Appraised portion assigned to land.
Acreage, land use and Greenbelt status.
Improvement value
Appraised portion assigned to buildings and improvements.
Square footage, age, quality, additions and detached structures.
Classification
Residential, farm, commercial, industrial or another statutory class.
Wrong class changes assessed value.
Sale / deed information
Transfer information connected to recorded documents.
Open the actual Register of Deeds record for legal-document research.
2025 reappraisal context: Shelby County completed its latest countywide reappraisal effective January 1, 2025. The Assessor says Shelby operates on a four-year cycle, with the next reappraisal scheduled for 2029. The 2025 reappraisal relied heavily on 2023 and 2024 qualified sales, with the greatest weight on 2024 market activity.
2026 tax calculation

Use assessed value—not appraised value—with the tax rate

$2.702382 2026 Shelby County rate per $100 assessed value
25% Residential and farm assessment ratio
40% Commercial and industrial real-property ratio
30% Commercial / industrial personalty ratio
55% Public-utility assessment ratio
APPRAISED $300,000 example × 25% Residential class ASSESSED $75,000 ÷ 100 Tax-rate base × $2.702382 County ≈ $2,026.79
$300,000 residential example: $300,000 × 25% = $75,000 assessed value. $75,000 ÷ 100 × $2.702382 = approximately $2,026.79 in Shelby County tax before any separate city tax, applicable relief, credits or special circumstances.

2026 county tax dates

Taxes become due October 5, 2026

First Monday in October.

Pay without interest Through February 28, 2027

Trustee accepts payment through the last day of February.

Delinquent March 1, 2027

Interest begins on unpaid Shelby County tax.

Partial payments are allowed. The Trustee says partial payments can be accepted. To avoid interest, the current year’s county tax must still be fully paid by the end-of-February deadline.
Delinquent-account rule: do not calculate a payoff from the original tax amount yourself. Once delinquent, interest and potentially legal fees can change the balance. The Trustee states that current payoff amounts should be verified on the payment date.
Trustee call script “I need the current county-tax balance for parcel [Parcel ID] at [address]. Please confirm the 2026 amount, prior-year balances, interest or legal fees, whether any mortgage payment has posted and the approved payment method.”
Memphis property owners

A Memphis parcel can have a separate city tax bill with a different deadline

Do not stop after paying Shelby County. For property inside the City of Memphis, check the separate Memphis tax account as well.
2026 Memphis rate

$2.58081 per $100 of assessed value.

2026 Memphis due date

August 31, 2026.

City interest begins

September 1, 2026 at 1.5% monthly on unpaid city tax.

Same $300,000 residential example inside Memphis

Illustrative 2026 county + Memphis calculation
Step
Calculation
Approximate amount
Appraised value
Assessor market value
$300,000
Residential assessment
$300,000 × 25%
$75,000 assessed
Shelby County
$75,000 ÷ 100 × $2.702382
≈ $2,026.79
City of Memphis
$75,000 ÷ 100 × $2.58081
≈ $1,935.61
Illustrative combined total
County + city
≈ $3,962.39
This example is for understanding the formula. Always use the live county and city accounts because exemptions, credits, prior balances, special charges or classification issues can change an actual bill.
GIS & mapping

Use the map to understand the parcel—not to establish a boundary

Search the property first Copy the complete Parcel ID from the Assessor search.
Open the Assessor GIS Search by address, owner or Parcel ID as supported.
Verify the selected parcel Match location and Parcel ID before studying layers.
Use the linked assessment panel The GIS can connect property details, deed information, county tax and city-tax routes.
Move to recorded evidence when needed Use the Register’s deed and plat records when a legal description matters.
Use a survey for field-boundary decisions Do not place a fence, building or driveway solely from an online parcel polygon.
Recorded property documents

Use the Register of Deeds for legal ownership, mortgages and liens

Start with the Assessor parcel Save current owner, prior owner, Parcel ID and sale date.
Search the Register index Try current and former owners as grantor or grantee.
Narrow by instrument Search deeds, deeds of trust, releases, liens, easements and plats.
Open the recorded image Verify parties, legal description, date and instrument number.
Do not treat one deed as a complete title search Other recorded interests can affect title.

Current Register fee clues

$12 Many documents up to two pages under general schedule
$5 Many additional pages
$17 Plat maps under general schedule
$1/page Certified copies
0.37% State realty transfer tax calculation when applicable
Recording fee versus transfer tax: a deed can involve page/document fees plus state transfer tax. The Register publishes a transfer-tax rate of $0.37 per $100 of value or consideration when applicable. Mortgage instruments can involve a separate state mortgage tax.
Register of Deeds

1075 Mullins Station Road

Building W3, Suite W165

Memphis, TN 38134

Register phone

901-222-8100

Monday–Friday

8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m.

Archives

980A Nixon Drive

Memphis, TN 38134

901-222-8175

Current appeal status

The 2026 Shelby County local appeal period has closed

Informal review Ended May 31, 2026

An informal review is not a formal appeal.

County BOE June 30, 2026

2026 local appeal deadline has passed.

State appeal Check your BOE notice date

45-day rule may still matter for some appellants.

Do not assume every 2026 appeal right ended August 1. Tennessee’s State Board deadline is the later of August 1 or 45 days from the date the County Board decision notice was sent. If you already appealed locally and received a later decision notice, calculate the 45-day date immediately.
If you never filed a County Board appeal, the assessment normally becomes final unless a statutory exception or reasonable-cause route applies. Contact the Shelby County Board of Equalization or Tennessee State Board promptly instead of guessing.

Evidence that addresses market value

Recent qualified sale Purchase contract, closing documents and circumstances of sale.
Comparable sales Similar nearby properties with relevant sale dates and characteristics.
Incorrect building facts Measurements, permits, plans and photographs.
Condition problems Dated photos, inspections and repair estimates.
Commercial property Income and expense information; Assessor suggests three years when appropriate.
Private appraisal A recent appraisal that addresses relevant market value.
Informal-review upload quirk: the Shelby Assessor’s 2026 online informal-review system allowed up to two optional files and instructed users to print the receipt or save the confirmation number. That process is separate from a County Board appeal.
Appeal-status call script “I am calling about Parcel ID [number]. I need to confirm whether any 2026 appeal route remains open. I [did/did not] file with the County Board, and my decision notice was dated [date]. Can you confirm my statutory next deadline and required filing route?”
Homeowner assistance

Tax Relief and Tax Freeze solve different problems

Tax Relief

State-funded assistance can reimburse qualifying elderly or disabled homeowners and certain disabled veterans or eligible surviving spouses for part of property tax.

OR
Tax Freeze

For qualifying homeowners age 65 or older, participating jurisdictions can freeze the tax amount on the primary residence subject to program rules.

Do not reuse the 2025 application deadline for the 2026 tax year. The Trustee’s currently published application material shows an April 5, 2026 deadline for the prior program cycle. For the new 2026 cycle, request the current application and filing instructions directly from Trustee Customer Service.

2026 Tennessee Tax Freeze income figures for Shelby County

Standard 2026 limit

$50,570

State-published Shelby County standard income limit.

2026 local-option limit

$63,470

State table lists this local-option amount for participating Shelby County jurisdictions. Confirm the applicable jurisdiction with the Trustee.

Applicant age when required
Primary-residence ownership
Spouse information
Co-owner information
Current income documentation
Current-year application—not an old form
Agricultural / forest land

Greenbelt can change land valuation—but creates rollback-tax exposure

First-time deadline

March 15 for the current tax year.

The 2026 first-time deadline has passed.

Typical Shelby agricultural clue

The Assessor describes qualifying tracts of at least 15 acres and cites an average $1,500 agricultural-income test over three years as a qualifying indicator.

Forest land

A forestland application includes a Forest Management Plan requirement.

Rollback-tax warning: if approved Greenbelt property is converted to a nonqualifying use or otherwise becomes disqualified, rollback taxes can apply. Review the tax consequence before changing use or closing a sale.
Tennessee’s current Greenbelt guidance also explains that an approved application must be recorded with the Register of Deeds and the applicant pays the recording fee. Continuing classifications filed late after a disqualification notice can involve a $50 late fee under qualifying circumstances.
Business personal property

Missed the 2026 business schedule? A forced assessment needs a different response

Current 2026 status: the 2026 Personal Property Schedule deadline has passed. The Assessor’s portal states that schedules received after March 3 receive a Forced Assessment.
01
SCHEDULE Business reports taxable tangible personal property.
02
ASSESS Personal property is generally assessed at 30%.
03
MISSED Late/nonfiling can trigger estimated forced assessment.
04
APPEAL 2026 County BOE deadline was June 30.
05
RELIEF After June 30, ask about Excessive Forced Assessment Relief.
Business personal-property call script “I am calling about personal-property account [number/Parcel ID]. I missed or disputed the 2026 schedule and received a forced assessment. The County Board appeal deadline has passed. Please tell me whether Excessive Forced Assessment Relief is available and what schedule, cost records or closure documentation you need.”
Privacy & ownership display

Why an online owner field may intentionally say “UNLISTED”

Tennessee law allows an assessor to display “UNLISTED” in the searchable ownership field for a qualifying residential property owner who submits a written request and demonstrates that the property is the owner’s primary residence.

This does not make the underlying public record confidential. The Assessor’s form states that the office may still respond to a lawful open-records request or provide information otherwise available under public-record law.
Office contact board

Save these numbers before calling about a parcel

Shelby County property contacts
Office
Use it for
Phone
Location / hours
Assessor of Property
Search, appraisal, classification, parcel facts, Greenbelt and informal review.
1075 Mullins Station Rd, Memphis, TN 38134
Mon–Fri 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
Shelby County Trustee
County tax lookup, payment, delinquency, Tax Freeze and Tax Relief.
157 Poplar Ave, Memphis, TN
Board of Equalization
Formal county assessment appeals.
1075 Mullins Station Rd, Suite C-142, Memphis, TN 38134
Register of Deeds
Deeds, mortgages, releases, liens, easements and plats.
1075 Mullins Station Rd, Building W3, Suite W165
Mon–Fri 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
City of Memphis property tax
Separate Memphis city tax balance and payment.
Use official Memphis ePayments portal for the live account.

Prepare this before calling

Parcel ID
Physical property address
Owner name shown online
Tax or assessment year
Appraised and assessed values
Specific error or question
Deed/instrument reference when relevant
Supporting document dates
Internal guides

Need a Tennessee-wide or national office route?

Tennessee property-record guide

Compare Tennessee assessment ratios, annual property-tax dates, Assessor/Trustee/Register responsibilities, Greenbelt and all 95 counties.

Tennessee County Auditors: Property Records & Tax Search
National county office directory

Use this when you need to identify the correct assessor, auditor, treasurer, trustee, recorder or equivalent office in another state.

County Auditor Directory
Record limitations

Know what the online assessment record cannot prove

Useful for
  • Finding Parcel ID
  • Checking public owner display
  • Reviewing appraisal and assessment
  • Checking property classification
  • Reviewing building and land facts
  • Finding deed and tax links
Get stronger verification for
  • Legal ownership and marketable title
  • Exact property boundaries
  • Unreleased liens and encumbrances
  • Zoning and development approval
  • Real-estate closing payoff figures
  • Legal or lending decisions
Closing warning: the City of Memphis tax search itself warns that online balances should not be relied on for a real-estate closing. Obtain the appropriate final balance or payoff from the responsible tax office.
10 practical answers

Shelby County assessment and tax FAQs

Where can I search Shelby County, Tennessee property assessments?

Use the Shelby County Assessor of Property Real Property Search. It supports searches by property address, owner name, business name and Parcel ID. After opening a result, verify the Parcel ID and physical address before relying on the record.

Why does the Shelby County address search return no property?

The Assessor portal specifically instructs users not to enter the street direction or suffix. Start with the street number and core street name. If that fails, search by owner, business name or Parcel ID.

What is the residential assessment ratio in Shelby County?

Residential and farm real property in Tennessee are generally assessed at 25% of appraised value. Commercial and industrial real property use 40%, commercial and industrial personal property uses 30%, and public utility property generally uses 55%.

What is the 2026 Shelby County property tax rate?

The Shelby County Trustee lists the 2026 county tax rate as $2.702382 per $100 of assessed value for Shelby County property owners. A property inside a municipality may also have a separate city tax.

When are 2026 Shelby County property taxes due?

County property taxes become due on the first Monday in October, which is October 5, 2026. They may be paid through February 28, 2027 without interest, and unpaid county taxes become delinquent March 1, 2027.

Does a Memphis property have a separate 2026 city tax?

Yes. The City of Memphis lists a separate 2026 property-tax rate of $2.58081 per $100 of assessed value. Memphis 2026 taxes are due August 31, 2026, with monthly interest beginning September 1 on unpaid tax.

Can I still appeal my 2026 Shelby County assessment?

The Shelby County 2026 Board of Equalization filing deadline was June 30, 2026, and the normal State Board deadline of August 1 has passed. However, a taxpayer who already received a County Board decision may have until 45 days after that notice, whichever is later. Verify the actual notice date immediately.

Where can I find Shelby County deeds, mortgages and liens?

Use the Shelby County Register of Deeds. Start with owner names and the transfer information from the Assessor record, then search recorded deeds, deeds of trust, releases, liens, easements or plats.

What is Shelby County Tax Freeze?

Tax Freeze is a locally administered program for qualifying homeowners age 65 or older that freezes the tax amount on the primary residence under program rules. Tennessee’s 2026 table lists a Shelby County standard income limit of $50,570 and a local-option limit of $63,470 for participating jurisdictions; confirm the applicable current application with the Trustee.

What happens if a Shelby County business missed the 2026 personal-property schedule?

The Assessor’s 2026 portal states that schedules received after March 3 receive a Forced Assessment. The June 30, 2026 County Board appeal deadline has passed, but the Assessor directs taxpayers after that date to review whether Excessive Forced Assessment Relief is available.

Information reviewed August 20, 2026: Shelby County Assessor search fields and portal quirks, Assessor contact details, 2025 reappraisal cycle, statutory assessment percentages, 2026 county tax rate, county and Memphis tax dates, Trustee delinquency rules, Board of Equalization filing dates, State Board appeal timing, Greenbelt rules, Tax Freeze/Tax Relief material, personal-property filing status, Register of Deeds contact information and recording-fee guidance were checked against Shelby County, City of Memphis and Tennessee Comptroller sources.
Ohio Auditor Tools · Tax Year 2026

10 Ohio Property Tax Calculators & Auditor Tools

Built specifically for Ohio's 35% assessment ratio, current DTE forms, and 2026 Homestead, Owner-Occupancy, CAUV, Conveyance Fee, and Board of Revision rules. Every number reflects verified Ohio Department of Taxation amounts.

Homestead: $29,000 Enhanced Vet: $58,000 OAGI limit: $41,000 Assessment: 35% of market BOR filing: Free · DTE 1

Annual Tax Bill Estimator

OHIO

Applies Ohio's 35% assessment ratio plus your county's effective millage tier — the actual math your auditor uses.

Pick a county tier and enter your market value.

Homestead Reduction Calculator

DTE 105A

2026 Ohio Homestead: $29,000 general or $58,000 enhanced (100% disabled vet, KIA spouse). OAGI under $41,000 required for non-veteran applicants.

Pick your situation and enter your home value.

Owner-Occupancy & Non-Business Credits

DTE 105C

Every Ohio owner-occupied home qualifies for the 2.5% Owner-Occupancy Credit plus the automatic 10% Non-Business Credit. Most owners don't realize these stack.

Enter your annual tax to see both credit amounts.

Conveyance Fee Calculator

ORC 322

When you sell or transfer Ohio property, the auditor collects $1 state + up to $3 county per $1,000, plus $0.50 per parcel. Counties choose their rate.

Enter sale price and pick your county rate.

CAUV Agricultural Savings

DTE 109

Ohio's Current Agricultural Use Value cuts taxable value dramatically for farmland (10+ acres, or smaller with $2,500+ annual gross income).

Enter both market and CAUV values to see savings.

Mill Rate Converter

Ohio tax rates appear three ways on auditor sites: mills, percent, or dollars per $1,000. Convert between them instantly.

Enter a rate to see all three forms.

Parcel Number Cleaner

Ohio's 88 counties each format parcels differently — Franklin uses 010-123456-00, Cuyahoga uses 001-23-456, Hamilton uses 100-0001-0001-00. Auto-detects.

Paste any Ohio county parcel to format it.

35% Ratio Sanity Check

Ohio law sets taxable value at 35% of market value. If yours is significantly higher, you're a strong BOR appeal candidate.

Enter both values to compare against Ohio's 35% target.

BOR Appeal Savings

DTE 1

A successful Board of Revision complaint typically cuts your value 10–20%. Filing is free and stays in effect until the next reappraisal.

Enter your tax bill and reduction estimate.

BOR Deadline Countdown

MAR 31

Ohio's statutory Board of Revision filing deadline is March 31 for the prior tax year. Miss it and you wait until next year — no extensions.

Set your deadline to start the countdown.

Verify with the official Ohio source

These calculators use the verified 2026 Ohio Department of Taxation amounts and statutory rules. For your exact bill, exemption status, and county-specific deadlines, always confirm with your county auditor and the Ohio Revised Code:

Estimates use Ohio's 35% statutory assessment ratio and effective tax rate tiers averaged across major Ohio counties. Your actual bill depends on local school levies, voted millage, inside vs. outside millage splits, House Bill 920 reduction factors (HB 920), and special assessments. The 2026 Homestead general amount ($29,000) and enhanced amount ($58,000) reflect HB 187 inflation indexing — your county auditor's office may show slightly different transitional figures. Nothing here is legal or tax advice. CountyAuditors.org is an independent informational directory, not affiliated with any county government.

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