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Hamilton County, TN Property Tax Calculator
Hamilton County homeowners pay a median $1,925 a year in property tax, 0.61% of a median $312,800 home: above Tennessee's 0.50% but below the national 0.94%.
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Property tax in Hamilton County by home value, at 0.61%
| Home value | A year | A month |
|---|---|---|
| $160,000 | $984 | $82 |
| $230,000 | $1,415 | $118 |
| $310,000 | $1,907 | $159 |
| $470,000 | $2,891 | $241 |
| $630,000 | $3,875 | $323 |
Hamilton County against Tennessee and the US
| Effective rate | Median tax | Median home value | Median household income | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hamilton County | 0.61% | $1,925 | $312,800 | $76,183 |
| Tennessee | 0.50% | $1,442 | $286,700 | $69,595 |
| United States | 0.94% | $3,119 | $332,700 | $80,734 |
How this calculator works
Median real estate taxes paid ÷ median home value in Hamilton County, from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates. The calculator starts at the county's median home value and rate.
Questions people ask
What is the property tax rate in Hamilton County?
The effective rate is 0.61%: a median $1,925 a year on a median $312,800 home. That's the 3rd highest of the 33 Tennessee counties we cover.
How much is property tax on a $400,000 house in Hamilton County?
About $2,460 a year, $205 a month, at the county's effective rate, before any exemption.
How does Hamilton County compare with the rest of Tennessee?
Its rate is above the state's 0.50%. Across Tennessee, covered counties range from 0.28% to 0.97%.
How do I lower my Hamilton County property tax?
Apply for every exemption you qualify for, such as a homestead exemption, and appeal your assessment if it is higher than comparable homes sold nearby; the county assessor explains the deadlines.
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