Shelby County · Tennessee
Shelby County homestead exemption
In Shelby County, you apply for the homestead exemption with the Shelby County Trustee; the deadline is 2027-04-05.
- Office
- Shelby County Trustee
- Deadline
- 2027-04-05
- State exemption
- No general exemption
- Renewal
- Must reapplyStatewide rule
Signed 2026 Tax Relief and Tax Freeze applications must be postmarked by April 5, 2027. Call Trustee Customer Service at 901-222-0200 to get an application.
Arlington, Bartlett, Lakeland and Millington have their own smaller credit amounts, listed on the Trustee page.
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Local homestead amounts in Shelby County
| Exemption | Taxing unit | Amount | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 maximum tax relief credit (elderly and disabled) For 2026, the maximum Shelby County tax relief credit is $227.00 for elderly and disabled homeowners with income at or under $38,470. | Shelby County | $227 tax credit | Source |
| 2026 maximum tax relief credit (disabled veteran) For 2026, the maximum Shelby County credit is $1,182.30 for a disabled veteran, the widow(er) of a disabled veteran, or the spouse of a soldier killed in action. There is no income limit. | Shelby County | $1,182.30 tax credit | Source |
| Senior tax freeze Homeowners 65 or older with 2025 household and deed-owner income under $63,470 can freeze their property tax at the base-year amount. | Shelby County | Not in our data | Source |
How to check if you already have it
Tax relief is a credit, not an exemption, so you still get a bill. The Shelby County Trustee does not handle relief for Collierville, Germantown or Memphis city taxes; the Memphis city application date is October 6, 2026.
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
- Tax Relief · Shelby County Trustee
- Do I Qualify for Tax Freeze? · Shelby County Trustee
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