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Property Taxes
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Located at the Maryville Municipal Building - Main Level (Off W. Broadway Avenue)
Customer Service Hours | 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. | Monday - Friday
Customer Service Hours | 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. | Monday - Friday
400 W. Broadway Avenue | Maryville, TN 37801 | (865) 273-3456 Phone
Jerry Barnes | (865) 273-3461 | jcbarnes@maryville-tn.gov
Jerry Barnes | (865) 273-3461 | jcbarnes@maryville-tn.gov
Property Taxes comprise approximately 50% of the City’s general fund revenue. Taxes are needed to provide city services to the citizens of the City of Maryville and are billed and collected annually by the City. The property tax calculation is based on the assessed value of property set by the Blount County Property Assessor and the tax rate set by City Council.
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Rate - $2.27 per $100 assessed value
City Council deliberates property tax rates annually based on budget needs. Assessment For questions about your property assessment, please contact the Blount County Property Tax Assessor's Office. You can also find assessment information online: |
Blount County Government Contact Information Blount County Clerk (865) 273-5800 Blount County Trustee (865) 273-5900 Blount County Property Assessor (865) 273-5850 Blount County Government Website: https://www.blounttn.org/ |
Tax Notices
Tax Notices are mailed in mid to late August each year and are payable through November 30th and become delinquent December 1st. 2.33% penalty & interest will be added to delinquent Property Tax beginning December 1 & each month thereafter until paid in full.
Tax Notices are not required but sent as a courtesy reminder. Failure to receive a tax notice does not permit nonpayment of taxes. If you do not receive your notice, please notify our office immediately. Whether you or your mortgage company pays your taxes, you will receive a tax notice. Please notify the Blount County Property Assessor if your mailing address changes.
Official Tax Roll
According to State Law, the official tax roll is as of January 1 of the tax year. If you buy/sell property during a tax year, the owner’s name on the official tax roll will be the owner as of January 1. If you purchase property during the tax year and do not receive a tax notice, please call our office to check the status of the property taxes.
Please note: If your property is in the City of Maryville, taxes for both the city and county will be due on the real property and personal property, if applicable.
The Taxation Function
Tax Notices are mailed in mid to late August each year and are payable through November 30th and become delinquent December 1st. 2.33% penalty & interest will be added to delinquent Property Tax beginning December 1 & each month thereafter until paid in full.
Tax Notices are not required but sent as a courtesy reminder. Failure to receive a tax notice does not permit nonpayment of taxes. If you do not receive your notice, please notify our office immediately. Whether you or your mortgage company pays your taxes, you will receive a tax notice. Please notify the Blount County Property Assessor if your mailing address changes.
Official Tax Roll
According to State Law, the official tax roll is as of January 1 of the tax year. If you buy/sell property during a tax year, the owner’s name on the official tax roll will be the owner as of January 1. If you purchase property during the tax year and do not receive a tax notice, please call our office to check the status of the property taxes.
Please note: If your property is in the City of Maryville, taxes for both the city and county will be due on the real property and personal property, if applicable.
The Taxation Function
- Assessors provide assessed value totals to the county and city.
- Property tax rates are established by the county & city governing body.
- Assessment estimates along with other estimated revenues and appropriations are reviewed by staff and the governing body to determine the required property tax rate.
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Property Tax Definitions
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Assessment Ratio
The Assessment Ratio for different classes of property is established by state law.
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Property Tax Notices, Billing and Payment Calendar
Maryville tax due/penalty dates do not coincide with other jurisdictions. Please read the following information:
January 1 to December 31 - Tax year
September 1 - November 30
City of Maryville payments Due and Payable
December 1 - Taxes are delinquent
City of Maryville tax bills are delinquent as of December 1. Any payments received after this date will have penalties and interest applied and will accrue at a rate of 2.33% per month. Penalties are set by City Council and cannot be waived as set forth in the Maryville Municipal Code.
April 1
All unpaid real estate taxes remaining delinquent for 15 months after December 1, will be turned over to the Blount County Clerk and Magistrate's Office and suit filed.
October 1 - February 28
County tax notices are due and payable without penalty. Please contact Blount County Trustee with questions.
March 1
Blount County taxes are delinquent. Please contact the Blount County Trustee with questions.
Property Tax Relief Program
The State of Tennessee offers a Property Tax rebate application for homeowners age 65 or older and whose total combined annual income from all sources for all owners (including spouse) is not over $31,600. The annual income limit is set by the State & changes yearly. A rebate may also be available to certain totally & permanently disabled taxpayers who meet the same income limit, totally & permanently disable veterans, or widows of totally & permanently disable veterans.
Tax Relief Application Process
The job of the City of Maryville is to assist homeowners with the application process. The State of Tennessee makes the final determination of eligibility. If you feel that you or someone you know may qualify for this program, please contact our office at (865) 273-3456 to get more info. For more details about the program, you may also visit the State’s Tax Relief website.
The State of Tennessee offers a Property Tax rebate application for homeowners age 65 or older and whose total combined annual income from all sources for all owners (including spouse) is not over $31,600. The annual income limit is set by the State & changes yearly. A rebate may also be available to certain totally & permanently disabled taxpayers who meet the same income limit, totally & permanently disable veterans, or widows of totally & permanently disable veterans.
Tax Relief Application Process
The job of the City of Maryville is to assist homeowners with the application process. The State of Tennessee makes the final determination of eligibility. If you feel that you or someone you know may qualify for this program, please contact our office at (865) 273-3456 to get more info. For more details about the program, you may also visit the State’s Tax Relief website.
Property Taxes
Click here to go to the Tangible Personal Property Tax page.
Property Tax Payment Options
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To pay your property taxes by phone 24 hours, 7 days per week, call toll free (888) 382-2262 or contact Customer Service | Monday - Friday | 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. | (865) 273-3456 Property Tax Payments by Mail with stub: Property Tax Payments by mail - do not include your property tax payment with your utility payment. Property tax payments should be mailed to 412 W. Broadway Ave., Maryville, TN 37801. Please DO NOT send property tax payments to the utility lockbox, as this will delay payment and can result in additional penalties and interest being added. Include your property tax account number on your check or money order to help to ensure proper posting.
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All credit/debit card payments and e-check payments will be assessed a non-refundable 2.85% transaction fee by the third-party vendors whether processed online, by using our automated IVR phone system or at the Municipal Center. This fee goes directly to the third party vendors for the service and will appear as a separate charge on your statement.
Property tax payments must be received by the City and/or postmarked by United States Postal Service (USPS) by the due date to avoid penalties. The postmark dates is imperative and used to determine if the payment was mailed on or before the tax deadline.
If you choose to wait until just before the delinquent date to mail your payment, we suggest that you personally witness the postmark being placed on your envelope. If a payment is received after the delinquent date with a late or missing postmark, the payment is considered late and penalties will be added.
CAUTION:
When making payments through your bank or banking online systems, please schedule your payments accordingly to be sure your payments arrive by the due date. Many times, these types of payments are sent by bulk mail using a permit imprint and do not include a postmark.
Also, when mailing your property tax payment, please do not include the payment with your utility payment, if mailing to the PO Box. The PO Box is for utility payments only.
If you choose to wait until just before the delinquent date to mail your payment, we suggest that you personally witness the postmark being placed on your envelope. If a payment is received after the delinquent date with a late or missing postmark, the payment is considered late and penalties will be added.
CAUTION:
When making payments through your bank or banking online systems, please schedule your payments accordingly to be sure your payments arrive by the due date. Many times, these types of payments are sent by bulk mail using a permit imprint and do not include a postmark.
Also, when mailing your property tax payment, please do not include the payment with your utility payment, if mailing to the PO Box. The PO Box is for utility payments only.
