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In November 2006, Tennessee voters approved an amendment to Article II, Section 28 of the Tennessee Constitution giving the General Assembly the authority by general law to authorize counties and/or municipalities to implement a local option property tax freeze for taxpayers 65 years of age or older.
Overview of Tennessee Taxes Tennessee has some of the lowest property taxes in the U.S. The median annual property tax paid by homeowners in Tennessee is $1,220, about half the national average. The average effective property tax rate in Tennessee is 0.64%.
Tennessee counties with the lowest property taxes, also based on average effective rate, are: Cumberland County: 0.38% Fayette County: 0.40% Sevier County: 0.41%
Agricultural Land Requirements for Greenbelt Consideration A parcel must have at least fifteen (15) acres, including woodlands and wastelands which form a contiguous part thereof, constituting a farm unit engaged in the production or growing of crops, plants, animals, nursery, or floral products.
Yes. In order to have land classified as agricultural, forest, or open space, an owner must file an application with the assessor of property in the county where the property is located. Where can I get the application?
The ASSESSMENT RATIO for the different classes of property is established by state law (residential and farm @ 25% of appraised value, commercial/industrial @ 40% of appraised value and personalty @ 30% of appraised value). The ASSESSED VALUE is calculated by multiplying the appraised value by the assessment ratio.
Typically, the amount of property tax owed is based on what the property would be worth on the open market. However, the Agricultural, Forest, and Open Space Land Act of 1976, better known as the ?Greenbelt Law,? allows certain land to be taxed on its present use instead.
Despite this there are a number of companies around London and the UK offering parcels of Green Belt land for sale. Companies buy up rural land, sub-divide it into plots, and then sell it on to investors on the basis that if planning permission is given their initial investment will see a massive rise.
Tennessee law requires every county to undergo a countywide revaluation of all real property on a 4-, 5-, or 6-year reappraisal cycle.
Buildings which are to be used for agriculture or forestry. Facilities associated with outdoor sports or recreation. Facilities for cemeteries.