Tax Relief
The Knox County Trustee administers a State funded Tax Relief Program to help the elderly and disabled citizens pay their property taxes. For qualifying applicants, the State of Tennessee will pay all or part of the property taxes for their home, depending on the amount of Tax Relief credit given.
To apply for tax relief please visit any of our locations or contact the Trustee's office at 865-215-2305. Applications must be received no later than the last day of February 28, 2009.
Click on the links below for more information about the Tax Relief Program
- Eligible Elderly
or Disabled Homeowners Brochure
- Eligible Disabled Veterans Brochure
- State of Tennessee Property Tax Relief
Tax Freeze
The State of Tennessee has passed legislation that permits counties to "freeze" property tax amounts for senior citizens who qualify under state guidelines.
To apply for the Property Tax Freeze program please visit any of our locations or contact the Trustee's office at (865) 215-2305. You may also download the Property Tax Freeze Application from the link below. Please bring the application and all supporting documentation to the Knox County Trustee's Office when you are ready to apply.
Applications must be received no later than April 3rd, 2009.
