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Shelby County, TN Property Tax Calculator
Shelby County homeowners pay a median $2,429 a year in property tax, 0.97% of a median $249,100 home: above Tennessee's 0.50% and the national 0.94%.
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Property tax in Shelby County by home value, at 0.97%
| Home value | A year | A month |
|---|---|---|
| $120,000 | $1,170 | $98 |
| $190,000 | $1,853 | $154 |
| $250,000 | $2,438 | $203 |
| $370,000 | $3,608 | $301 |
| $500,000 | $4,875 | $406 |
Shelby County against Tennessee and the US
| Effective rate | Median tax | Median home value | Median household income | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shelby County | 0.97% | $2,429 | $249,100 | $63,767 |
| 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 Shelby 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 Shelby County?
The effective rate is 0.97%: a median $2,429 a year on a median $249,100 home. That's the 1st highest of the 33 Tennessee counties we cover.
How much is property tax on a $400,000 house in Shelby County?
About $3,900 a year, $325 a month, at the county's effective rate, before any exemption.
How does Shelby 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 Shelby 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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