Property Tax Freeze Program
Apply by July 1
Under the Tax Freeze 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
- Proof of ownership - current tax bill or receipt, recorded deed
- Evidence property is principal residence - voter registration card, etc.
- Further, income records must be provided showing the total income of all owners of the property during 2018 does not exceed $42,620 for Davidson County (this is a income level set by the state). 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.
The deadline to apply for Tax Freeze this year is July 1, 2020.
The Trustee's office is currently closed to walk-in customers, so please call 615-862-6330 to apply.
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