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Elderly Tax Relief
 
Eligibility Requirements for Elderly Homeowners:
 
  • Must be 65 or older on or before December 31, 2011.
  • Must provide evidence of age.
  • Must own and use the property on which you live as your primary residence.
  • Combined 2010 income of the applicant, applicant’s spouse and all co-owners of the property cannot exceed $32,345.
  • Annual income from all sources. (Refer to information regarding income sources.)
  
Williamson County Broad Base Tax Relief Program
 
  • Must be 65 or older on or before December 31, 2011.
  • Must provide evidence of age.
  • Must own and use the property on which you live as your primary residence.
  • Combined 2010 income of the applicant, applicant’s spouse and all co-owners of the property cannot exceed $32,345.
  • Annual income from all sources. (Refer to information regarding income sources.)
  • Proof of Income - as noted below*.
 
State Tax Relief
State of Tennessee Property Tax Relief Program For Elderly Homeowners
  • Must be 65 or older on or before December 31, 2011. Must provide evidence of age.
  • Must own and use the property on which you live as your primary residence.
  • Combined 2010 income of the applicant, applicant’s spouse and all co-owners of the property cannot exceed $26,830.
  • Annual income from all sources. (Refer to information regarding income sources.)
  • Appointments Required.
  
Williamson County Property Tax Freeze
Appointments are required for Tax Relief and Tax Freeze. Please call 615-790-5709

Property Tax Freeze Program:
  • Combined 2010 income of the applicant, applicant’s spouse and all co-owners of the property cannot exceed $48,240.
  • Annual income from all sources. (Refer to information regarding income sources.)
  • Must be 65 or older on or before    December 31, 2011. Must provide evidence of age.
  • Proof of Residency.
  • Must own and use the property on which you live as your primary residence.
  • The homeowner must file an application annually.

Situations may arise where the base tax amount would change for a homeowner:

  • When improvements are made to the property resulting in an increase in value.
  • When the homeowner sells the home and purchases another residence.
  • Acreage in excess of 5 acres is not eligible for the Tax Freeze. The Assessor of Property will calculate the base tax amount of the primary residence and up to 5 acres.
  
*Proof of Income
 
Signed copies of Federal tax returns for each person in household (if applicable) and copies of all earnings statements for each person in household, including but not limited to:
  • Supplemental Security income
  • Social Security benefits
  • Veterans benefits
  • Wages earned
  • Retirement
  • Dividends
  • Pension(s)
  • Interest income
  • Tips
  • Rental income
  • Any other income