Tax Relief

The Tax Relief Credit is a grant, and never has to be paid back by the property owner.

For 2008, the maximum tax relief income limits:
2007 Annual income limit of $24,790
SS Maximum Monthly Income of $1,735*
SS Factor until 12/31/07 of 11.6166*

County: $176.25*
Inside Clinton: $175.63*
Inside Oak Ridge: $167.50*

You may be eligible for Tax Relief if you are:
 Age 65 or older with combined annual income of all owners not exceeding $24,790 in 2007; or
100% disabled with a combined annual income of all owners not exceeding $24,790 in 2007; or

100% disabled veteran or widow(er) of a disabled veteran who meets additional state requirements.

Spouse of a soldier killed in action.

Applicants must live on and use the property (for which they are applying for Tax Relief) as their primary residence. Only one place of residence may receive Tax Relief assistance per year.

To apply for Tax Relief contact Customer Service at (865) 457-6233. Signed applications must be received in our office before April 7, 2009.

To ensure prompt processing, it is recommended that applications be returned to Trustee Customer Service prior to December 31, 2008.

Documents to Bring
For All Homeowners
  • Birth Certificate
  • Social Security Cards
  • Medicare Cards
  • 2007 Proof on Income (not to exceed $24,790 total)
    • Social Security
    • SSI
    • Workers' Compensation
    • Salaries or Wages
    • Interest or Dividends
    • Rental Income
    • Etc.
  • Mobile Home Title or Bill of Sale (if applies)
  • Death Certificate for Any Deceased Owner
  • Probated Will (if inherited)

For more information, visit the Division of Property Assessments Tax Relief Page.

On the above page, a * indicates that the number listed is from the 2007 Tax Relief Program. When the marked numbers are released for the 2008 program, we will update them accordingly.