Tennessee Parcel Search: Property Records, Values & GIS Maps

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Find a Tennessee Parcel by Address, Owner Name or Parcel ID

A Tennessee parcel search is easier than many people expect because the state offers an official Property Assessment Data search covering many counties. You can select a county, enter an address, owner name or parcel ID, and review matching real-estate records without starting on a commercial property website.

There is one important exception: several Tennessee counties maintain their own assessment and GIS systems. If your county is not included in the state search, use the local Assessor of Property link provided by the Tennessee Comptroller.

Search Tennessee Property Assessment Data
Open Tennessee Property Viewer
Quick answer: Start with the official state search, select the property’s county and search by address, owner or parcel ID. Use the Tennessee Property Viewer when you need the parcel’s location on a GIS map. For counties with separate systems, follow the county-specific links listed on the state search page.

Which Tennessee counties have separate property-search systems?

Tennessee has 95 counties, but the Comptroller does not maintain every county’s assessment database. The state’s official portal identifies the following counties as having separately maintained records.

County-specific property assessment and GIS search routes
County
Where to search
What to expect
Chester
County Assessor of Property
A separately maintained county assessment source.
Davidson
Metro Nashville/Davidson County Assessor and Planning GIS
Separate appraisal and metropolitan GIS systems.
Hamilton
Hamilton County Assessor
County assessment and property tools.
Hickman
Hickman County Assessor
Locally maintained assessment records.
Knox
Knox County Assessor and Knox County GIS
Separate property records and mapping resources.
Montgomery
Montgomery County Assessor
Locally maintained assessment search.
Rutherford
Rutherford County Assessor
Separate local assessment system.
Shelby
Shelby County Assessor
Local appraisal and parcel search for the Memphis area.
Williamson
Williamson County Assessor
County assessment and parcel information.

How to reach a separate county system

  1. Open the Tennessee Property Assessment Data homepage.
  2. Find the section labeled Additional Counties.
  3. Select your county’s Assessor of Property link.
  4. For Davidson or Knox County, use the separate GIS link when you need mapping rather than valuation.
  5. Verify the parcel in that county’s live system before using its data.
Do not assume the state database is incomplete because a county is missing. The nine counties above use separate sources. The Comptroller provides links for convenience but does not maintain or guarantee the information on those local websites.

Understanding Tennessee parcel IDs, control maps and groups

A parcel ID is more reliable than a casual street-address match, especially for vacant land, rural tracts and subdivision lots. Tennessee’s state portal splits parcel identification into fields that reflect its property-mapping system.

Field
State search format
Practical meaning
County
Selected jurisdiction
Identifies the county associated with the parcel.
Control Map
Three numbers with up to two optional letters
Identifies a tax-map sheet or mapped area.
Group
Up to two optional letters
Further subdivides the mapped area when applicable.
Parcel
Five digits, with an optional decimal after the third digit
Identifies the individual mapped property.
Example of search formatting: the portal illustrates a Control Map such as 100A, a Group such as AA, and a Parcel such as 025.00. These are formatting examples, not a real property lookup.

If you have an older tax bill with a long combined parcel number, use its individual components where the Advanced Search asks for Control Map, Group and Parcel. Keep leading zeros rather than converting identifiers into ordinary numbers.

What information can a Tennessee property record contain?

County assessment systems are used to establish taxable property values. Public fields can vary by jurisdiction, but they commonly provide the information below.

Owner informationThe name associated with the assessment record. It should not be treated as conclusive proof of current legal title.
Property addressThe physical location of the parcel, which may differ from the mailing address.
Parcel ID and subdivisionIdentifiers that help distinguish similar addresses and subdivision lots.
Land informationLand use, acreage, property classification and other appraisal characteristics.
Building informationImprovement characteristics considered during mass appraisal, where publicly available.
Appraised and assessed valuesThe appraisal estimate and the assessed amount after applying the statutory percentage.
Sale informationSale dates and other transaction details included in the available records.
GIS locationParcel outline and mapping context where linked to the state or county viewer.
Ownership versus assessment: if you need a recorded deed, mortgage, easement or legal ownership history, use the county Register of Deeds. The assessment database is designed for property-tax administration, not comprehensive title research.

How to use Tennessee’s official GIS parcel map

The state provides the TNMap Property Viewer for interactive parcel mapping. Unlike a static county map, the viewer allows a user to select a parcel and connect its map location to more detailed assessment information.

Open the TNMap Property Viewer.Use the official Tennessee Property Viewer.
Select a county.Use the viewer’s search interface to establish the area where the property is located.
Search the property.The viewer supports owner name, property address and parcel ID. Partial last names, street names or map numbers may also work.
Select the matching search result.The map zooms to the selected parcel and highlights its location.
Open the parcel details.Review the basic information displayed beside the map and follow the link to the detailed Property Assessment Data when available.
Use the mapping tools.The viewer provides a Layer Control, parcel details and a Print option for map information.
Open TNMap Property Viewer
Read Official Viewer Features
GIS boundary warning: Tennessee states that parcel maps do not establish legal property boundaries and may contain errors or require updates. If a fence, driveway or boundary is disputed, rely on recorded documents and a qualified land surveyor rather than the map alone.

Can you download Tennessee GIS parcel data?

Yes. Tennessee’s Comptroller Geographic Services publishes county parcel datasets for users who need more than an interactive map. This is especially helpful for GIS analysts, researchers and users comparing multiple parcels.

GIS formatCounty parcel data is offered as Esri shapefiles that require compatible mapping software.
Assessment attributesThe data package contains an Assessment_Data table that can be joined to the parcel layer through the GISLINK field.
Field definitionsAn accompanying spreadsheet explains the data fields.
Update frequencyThe Comptroller describes the downloadable parcel data as updated weekly.

How to request a county dataset

  1. Open the official Tennessee Parcel Data page.
  2. Read the mapping disclaimer and data-use information.
  3. Select the relevant county or counties from the available list.
  4. Complete the required request form.
  5. Use GIS software to open the shapefile and the included field dictionary to understand the assessment attributes.
Important exception: the Comptroller does not maintain parcel data for Chester, Davidson, Hamilton, Hickman, Knox, Montgomery, Rutherford, Shelby or Williamson counties. Request those counties’ data from their own local sources.
Do you only need one property? Use the interactive Property Viewer instead. Downloadable GIS files are intended for technical users and are unnecessary for most address or owner searches.

Tennessee appraised value vs assessed value

The Assessor of Property first determines an appraised value using mass-appraisal methods. The property’s use classification then determines the percentage applied to calculate its assessed value.

Tennessee statutory property assessment percentages
Classification
Assessment percentage
Example based on $300,000 appraisal
Residential real property
25%
$75,000 assessed value
Farm real property
25%
$75,000 when the applicable appraisal basis is $300,000
Commercial and industrial real property
40%
$120,000 assessed value
Public utility real property
55%
$165,000 assessed value
Business personal property
30%
$90,000 assessed value
Appraised Value × Applicable Assessment Percentage = Assessed Value

For a typical $300,000 residence: $300,000 × 25% = $75,000 assessed value. That $75,000 is not the annual tax bill; local rates must still be applied.

Farm parcels may receive qualifying current-use treatment under Tennessee’s Greenbelt program. In that situation, the applicable valuation basis can differ from unrestricted market value.

How to estimate property tax from a Tennessee parcel value

Tennessee local property tax rates are generally expressed as a dollar amount per $100 of assessed value. The county and, where applicable, municipality establish their rates. The Assessor does not determine those rates.

Assessed Value ÷ 100 × Applicable Tax Rate = Estimated Property Tax
Residential calculation example

  1. Home’s appraised value: $300,000.
  2. Residential assessment percentage: 25%.
  3. Assessed value: $75,000.
  4. Illustrative combined rate: $2.50 per $100 of assessed value.
  5. Estimated tax: $75,000 ÷ 100 × $2.50 = $1,875.
The $2.50 rate is an example, not Tennessee’s statewide rate. Actual property-tax rates vary by county and municipal location. Tax relief, corrections and other applicable charges can also affect the final amount.

Where to find the actual tax bill

The County Trustee generally handles county property-tax collection. A city may have a separate collecting office for municipal taxes. Use the local collector’s website or tax office for a current balance, payment method or receipt.

Question
Correct office
Is the property’s appraised value correct?
County Assessor of Property
What tax rate applies?
County or municipal taxing authority / collecting office
How much is due and how do I pay?
County Trustee or applicable municipal collector
How do I get an official receipt?
Office that collected the tax

Under Tennessee’s general property-tax schedule, current-year taxes become payable on the first Monday in October and normally become delinquent on March 1 of the following year. Verify your local collector’s current billing instructions.

Why Tennessee property values change on different schedules

Tennessee counties follow property reappraisal cycles of four, five or six years. This means one county may undergo a countywide revaluation in 2026 while a neighboring county may not.

Between scheduled reappraisals, property values generally remain based on the preceding reappraisal, although new construction, additions, demolition and other qualifying property changes can result in adjustments.

How to find the reappraisal year for your county

  1. Open the Comptroller’s Tennessee Reappraisal Schedule.
  2. Find your county in the schedule.
  3. Review the last reappraisal, next reappraisal and length of the cycle.
  4. Compare that with the tax year shown in your individual assessment record.
  5. Contact the county Assessor if the building facts or assessment changes need explanation.
Practical tip: do not assume an increase in a property’s appraisal means the county increased its tax rate. Reappraisal and tax-rate setting are separate processes.

How Tennessee property assessment appeals work

If the county’s value, property description or classification seems wrong, start with the County Assessor of Property. A formal appeal may then go to the County Board of Equalization.

Review your property record.Check land area, structures, building size, condition and property classification.
Gather evidence.Useful materials include relevant comparable sales, an appraisal, photographs, measurements and documentation of physical problems.
Discuss the record with the Assessor.Ask how the appraisal was determined and whether a factual correction is appropriate.
Ask about the County Board of Equalization deadline.Most county boards begin their regular session around June 1, but local deadlines and schedules vary.
Submit your appeal and attend the hearing as instructed.Keep copies of your evidence and any written determination.
Consider further review when eligible.State Board of Equalization procedures and deadlines apply after qualifying county-board action.
2026 timing: by October 2026, the ordinary spring/summer county appeal period will generally have passed. Do not assume you can file a normal 2026 County Board appeal now. Ask the local Assessor about any remaining procedure that applies to your circumstances.

Tennessee’s general State Board appeal deadline is August 1 or within 45 days after the County Board action notice, whichever is later, subject to the applicable rules. Some cases follow special deadlines.

County Board Appeal Information
Official Assessment Calendar

Greenbelt valuation for Tennessee farmland, forest and open space

Tennessee’s Agricultural, Forest, and Open Space Land Act of 1976 is commonly called the Greenbelt program. Qualified land may be valued according to its current eligible use rather than its unrestricted market value.

That can explain why two tracts with similar locations show very different values. Eligibility depends on the land’s characteristics, use and program requirements, not simply whether the property is in a rural area.

Agricultural landEligible land used for agricultural production may receive use-value treatment.
Forest landQualifying forest property may receive treatment under the program’s forestland rules.
Open spaceCertain qualifying protected open-space properties can be eligible under the applicable requirements.

How to research Greenbelt status

  1. Find the parcel’s assessment classification.
  2. Contact the County Assessor to determine whether the land is enrolled or may qualify.
  3. Ask which application and supporting documents are required.
  4. Understand potential rollback taxes before changing the land’s use or purchasing property that is enrolled.
Buying Greenbelt land? Ask whether the property is already enrolled and whether a change in use could trigger rollback taxes. Do not assume the existing reduced assessment will automatically continue under every ownership or land-use situation.
Official Greenbelt and Assessment Guide

Tennessee property tax relief for qualifying homeowners

Some Tennessee homeowners qualify for state-funded property-tax relief. This program is different from an assessment appeal and does not mean that the property itself becomes fully exempt from tax.

Low-income elderly homeownersQualifying older homeowners may receive reimbursement based on the program’s age, ownership, residency and income requirements.
Disabled homeownersEligible homeowners with qualifying disabilities may apply under the state’s disability-related rules.
Disabled veterans and qualifying surviving spousesSpecial property-tax relief may apply under the veteran and surviving-spouse eligibility provisions.
Property tax freezeA separate local tax-freeze program may be available for qualifying senior homeowners in jurisdictions that have adopted it.

How to apply for tax relief

Read the current eligibility information.Open the Comptroller’s Property Tax Relief page and review the category that applies to you.
Contact the County Trustee or municipal collecting official.Those offices provide the local application route.
Prepare required documentation.Depending on the category, this may include proof of age, residence, income or qualifying veteran-disability documentation.
Complete the local application process.Follow the collecting official’s filing instructions and deadline.
Check the result and future requirements.Approved participants may receive a voucher or other instructions for applying the relief to a tax bill.
Important: Tennessee tax relief is a reimbursement or payment assistance program, not an automatic cancellation of the property-tax bill. The specific 2026 requirements are available in the Comptroller’s current program materials.
Official Tennessee Tax Relief Program

Common Tennessee parcel-search problems

Problem
What to try
County is missing from state search
Use the Additional Counties section to find its separately maintained Assessor system.
No match for a full address
Try only the street name, check the selected county and review partial matches.
Owner name gives no result
Try the last name or parcel ID; a recent ownership transfer may not yet appear in the assessment display.
Vacant land has no street address
Search by Control Map, Group and Parcel or use TNMap for geographic context.
Appraised and assessed values differ
Check whether the property is residential, farm, commercial or another classification and apply the correct statutory ratio.
Map outline does not match a fence
Treat GIS as reference information; use a deed and professional survey for legal boundaries.
Tax balance not displayed
Use the County Trustee or appropriate municipal collecting office instead of the assessment system.
Value rose unexpectedly
Check the county reappraisal schedule, new construction, property characteristics and any assessment-change notice.

Who maintains Tennessee’s state property-search resources?

The Tennessee Comptroller of the Treasury, Division of Property Assessments provides statewide property assessment information and technical support to local assessors. The Geographic Services division oversees parcel data stewardship and statewide mapping resources.

Property searchTennessee Property Assessment Data

Use for owner, address, subdivision, parcel ID and assessment research.

GIS viewerTNMap Property Viewer

Use for interactive parcel maps and detailed property links.

GIS data questions[email protected]

Geographic Services contact for parcel data and related questions.

Tax relief assistance615-747-8871 or 800-221-9927

State tax relief program; local applications are handled through collecting officials.

For one specific property: the best first contact is usually the County Assessor of Property. The state supports the system, but the local Assessor is responsible for the county’s property appraisal and assessment work.

Tennessee parcel search FAQs

1. Is there an official statewide Tennessee parcel search?

Yes. The Tennessee Comptroller provides Property Assessment Data for many counties, with searches by address, owner name and parcel ID. Nine counties have separately maintained systems linked under Additional Counties.

2. Can I search Tennessee property records by owner name?

Yes. The official state search supports owner-name searching for participating counties. Partial names can also work. Use the county’s own system if its records are not maintained by the Comptroller.

3. Which Tennessee counties are excluded from the main state assessment database?

Chester, Davidson, Hamilton, Hickman, Knox, Montgomery, Rutherford, Shelby and Williamson have separately maintained assessment systems. The state portal links to their local resources.

4. What does Control Map, Group and Parcel mean?

These are components of Tennessee’s parcel identification system. Control Map identifies the mapped area, Group further subdivides it when applicable, and Parcel identifies the individual property.

5. How do I see a Tennessee parcel on a GIS map?

Open the official TNMap Property Viewer, select the county and search by address, owner or parcel ID. Select a result to zoom to the mapped parcel and review available details.

6. What is Tennessee’s residential assessment percentage?

Residential real property is assessed at 25% of its appraised value. For example, a $300,000 residential appraisal produces a $75,000 assessed value before local tax rates are applied.

7. How often are Tennessee properties reappraised?

Tennessee counties follow four-, five- or six-year reappraisal cycles. The Comptroller publishes a county-by-county schedule showing the last and next reappraisal.

8. When does the Tennessee County Board of Equalization meet?

Most county boards begin regular sessions around June 1. Shelby County generally begins around May 1, and local deadlines may vary. Contact the County Assessor for the applicable filing deadline.

9. Where can I pay Tennessee property taxes online?

Use the County Trustee’s tax-payment system or the applicable municipal collecting office. The assessment search is not the official payment system for every jurisdiction.

10. Are Tennessee GIS parcel boundaries legally accurate?

Parcel GIS maps are informational and do not establish legal property lines. Use recorded documents and a qualified surveyor when exact boundaries or disputes are involved.

Official Tennessee sources and tools

Independent information website: This guide is not operated by the Tennessee Comptroller, an Assessor of Property, County Trustee or Register of Deeds. Assessment information, tax rates, appeal procedures and GIS records may change. Check the relevant government office before purchasing property, making a payment or relying on a legal boundary.

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:

Ohio Dept. of Taxation — Real Property DTE Forms (105A, 105C, 1, 109) ORC 5715 — Board of Revision ORC 5713 — Taxable Real Property ORC 322.02 — Conveyance Fee ORC 319.54(F)(3) — State Fee ORC 5713.30 — CAUV tax.ohio.gov — Main Portal

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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