Assessor of Property

Agricultural Land: a tract of at least 15 acres that is currently engaged in farming. A tract that is smaller than 15 acres, but is at least 10 acres can qualify for greenbelt if the owner has at least 1 tract in the program that meets the minimum 15 acre qualification.

Forest Land: a tract of at least 15 acres engaged in growing trees under a sound management program.

All necessary forms are available at the Assessor of Property’s office. All applications can be filled out and approved during a short office visit. After approval property owner is responsible for recording the application at the County Register of Deeds.

Deadline to apply is March 1st.

Every business owner in Tennessee is required to file the schedule annually with the Assessor of Property for the county in which the business is located.

Deadline to file is March 1st.

Exemption application forms are filled out and processed through the State Board of Equalization.