Knox County · Tennessee
Knox County homestead exemption
In Knox County, you apply for the homestead exemption with the Knox County Trustee; the deadline is 35 days after the delinquency date (state deadline).
- Office
- Knox County Trustee
- Deadline
- 35 days after the delinquency dateStatewide deadline
- State exemption
- No general exemption
- Renewal
- Must reapplyStatewide rule
The Knox Trustee page did not state the 2026 filing deadline, so it is left blank here.
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Local homestead amounts in Knox County
| Exemption | Taxing unit | Amount | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 tax relief (elderly or disabled) Elderly or disabled homeowners with combined 2025 income at or under $38,470 can get up to $85 in 2026 tax relief. | Knox County | $85 tax credit | Source |
| 2026 tax relief (disabled veteran or widow(er)) Disabled veterans with a permanent and total service-connected rating, and qualifying widow(er)s, can get up to $444, with no income limit. | Knox County | $444 tax credit | Source |
| Senior tax freeze Homeowners 65 or older with combined 2025 income at or under $63,470 can freeze taxes on one home and up to five acres. | Knox County | Not in our data | Source |
How to check if you already have it
Relief and freeze need separate applications but one set of documents, and both must be renewed every year. Applications are available at all Trustee locations, including satellite offices.
Tennessee rules that apply here
- Elderly: 65 on or before December 31, 2026, own and live in the home, 2025 household income up to $38,470.
- Disabled: disabled on or before December 31, 2026, with the same ownership and income rules.
- Disabled veterans and unremarried surviving spouses who meet VA disability rules; no income limit is listed for veterans.
Full Tennessee homestead guide: amounts, senior and veteran exemptions, late filing and portability.
Sources
- Property Tax Relief and Senior Tax Freeze · Knox County Trustee
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