Blount County Property Tax Help: Pay Online, Check Bills & Understand the 2026 Rate
Need to pay, look up, estimate, or fix a Blount County TN property tax bill? Start with the right office: the Trustee collects property tax and handles payments, receipts, tax relief and tax freeze, while the Property Assessor handles appraisal, assessed value, tax maps, personal property schedules, Greenbelt and assessment questions.
What you probably need to do right now
Choose the row that matches your problem. This avoids calling the Trustee for appraisal issues or the Assessor for payment issues.
Fast action board
- 1Need to pay or search a tax bill? Use the Trustee’s official property tax lookup/payment link. Verify owner, parcel, tax year, amount, discount and convenience fee before paying.
- 2Did not receive a notice by October 1? Call the Trustee at 865-273-5900. Blount County says notices are reminders; owners must still pay on time even if a notice is not received.
- 3Want the early discount? Pay by the end of October for 2% or during November for 1%. These discounts are not available after the listed timeframes.
- 4Value looks wrong? Start with the Assessor. The Trustee collects tax only; the Assessor establishes value and assessment.
- 5Need tax relief or tax freeze? Call the Trustee before the deadline and ask what documents are required. Approval is based on state program rules.
Official links to keep open
Assessor values
Fair market value, use value, tax maps and assessment ratio.
County sets rate
Blount County Commission sets the annual county tax rate.
Trustee collects
Bills, payments, receipts, delinquent tax, relief and freeze.
You save proof
Keep receipt, tax year, parcel/account and payment date.
How to look up Blount County property tax and assessment records
Use the payment portal for bills and payment status. Use the Assessor/GIS/Comptroller tools for value, assessment, parcel and map questions.
| Need | Use This | What It Helps With |
|---|---|---|
| Tax bill / payment | Trustee property tax lookup & payment | Tax bill, amount due, online payment, receipt trail, delinquent balance. |
| Assessed value / appraisal | Blount County Property Assessor | Fair market value, use value, assessment ratio, business personal property. |
| State property search | Tennessee Property Assessment Data | Search by owner, address or parcel ID for assessor data. |
| Maps / tax map parcel | Blount GIS | Tax maps, parcel location, map context and land records support. |
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Start with the Trustee portal for bill/payment questions
This is the official task path for payment.
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Open the official Blount County property tax lookup and payment portal. Confirm the property, owner, tax year, amount due, discount and any convenience fee before paying.
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Use Assessor resources if the value looks wrong
The Trustee does not appraise property.
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Contact the Assessor at 865-273-5850 for appraisal, assessment, map/parcel, tangible personal property, Greenbelt and exempt property questions.
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Check every parcel if you own more than one
Blount County warns multiple parcels need separate attention.
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If you own multiple parcels, verify that every notice was received and every parcel is paid. A missing notice is not a legal excuse for late payment.
How to pay Blount County property tax online, by mail, phone, office or bank
Blount County gives several payment routes. The safest choice depends on timing, fee, proof and whether your bill is already delinquent.
Online
Visa, MasterCard and e-check are accepted through the official website. Convenience fees apply and go to payment processors, not the county.
Phone
Pay by phone at 855-777-3468. Convenience fees apply.
Office / mail
Trustee Office, 347 Court Street, 3rd Floor, Maryville, TN 37804. Normal hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00 am–4:30 pm.
| Payment Route | Official Detail | Best Use |
|---|---|---|
| Online card | Visa/MasterCard accepted; convenience fee applies. | Fast payment when fee is acceptable. |
| Online e-check | E-check accepted; convenience fee applies. | Often useful when card fee is not preferred. |
| Phone | 855-777-3468; convenience fee applies. | When online portal is difficult. |
| Blount County Trustee, 347 Court Street, Maryville, TN 37804. | Non-urgent payments with mailing proof. | |
| Local banks | Most banks in Blount County until delinquency date; tax notice required; credit unions cannot accept tax payments under state law. | Local in-person payment before delinquency. |
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Review your tax notice before paying
Discounts and key account details are on the notice.
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Check owner name, property address, parcel/account, tax year, assessed value, discount month and total due. If you do not receive your notice by October 1, call 865-273-5900.
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Use discounts before they expire
The discount is time-limited.
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Blount County offers a 2% discount for payment by the end of October and 1% during November. These discounts are already reflected on notices and are not available after the specified periods.
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Avoid outdated Clerk payment locations
The county posts a specific warning.
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Blount County says property tax payments are no longer accepted at the Blount County Clerk satellite offices at Foothills Mall or the drive-thru location next to the Blount County Library.
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Save proof immediately
Useful for escrow, sale, refinance or dispute.
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Save receipt, confirmation number, payment date, amount, tax year, owner/property details and payment method. If paying by mail, keep check image and mailing proof.
How to calculate Blount County property tax
The county’s official example is simple: appraised value × assessment ratio = assessed value, then assessed value × tax rate per $100.
2026 Blount County tax formula
Estimated county tax = assessed value ÷ 100 × 1.29 for the 2026 county rate.
Residential property
Residential improvements and residential land are assessed at 25% of fair market value or use value.
Commercial property
Commercial property is assessed at 40% of fair market value.
Business personal property
Commercial business personal property is assessed at 30% of appraised value reported on the tangible personal property schedule.
City taxes can be separate
If property is inside city limits, city tax may be separate from the county tax bill. Check city billing if applicable.
| Example Step | Official-Style Calculation | Meaning |
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| Appraised value | $250,000 | Value set through assessment/appraisal process. |
| Assessment ratio | × 25% | Residential assessment ratio. |
| Assessed value | $62,500 | Tax rate applies to assessed value. |
| 2026 rate | $1.29 per $100 | County rate listed for 2026. |
| Estimated county tax | $806 | County’s 2026 example amount before separate city tax if any. |
Blount County property tax dates, discounts and assessment deadlines
Payment deadlines and assessment deadlines are different. Use this table before paying late or missing an appeal-related date.
| Date / Window | Official Detail | What To Do |
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| January 1 | Property is assessed as to condition and ownership as of this date. | New buyers should know the tax roll may show January 1 owner. |
| Mid-to-late September | Tax notices are typically mailed. | Start watching mail and online portal. |
| October 1 | County asks owners to notify the Trustee if tax notice has not arrived by October 1. | Call 865-273-5900 if missing. |
| End of October | 2% early-payment discount deadline. | Best discount window. |
| November | 1% early-payment discount. | Last discount period. |
| End of February | Taxes payable through end of February; February 28 listed as last day to pay prior year taxes. | Pay before interest begins. |
| March 1 | Taxes become delinquent; 1.5% monthly interest applies. | Get current balance before paying. |
| March 1 / March 15 / May 20 | Business personal property deadline, Greenbelt deadline, exempt application deadline. | Contact Assessor early for those programs. |
| June | County Board of Equalization meets; county rate should be set during June. | Prepare value evidence before appeal window. |
Property tax relief and tax freeze for Blount County homeowners
The Trustee helps with applications, but the State of Tennessee makes final eligibility decisions. Always call because income limits and deadlines can change each tax year.
Tax relief
The official page lists relief for certain homeowners age 65 or older, totally and permanently disabled taxpayers, certain disabled veterans and qualifying widows/widowers.
Relief income limit listed
Blount County lists $37,530 as the combined annual income limit for certain 2025 tax-year relief applicants.
Tax freeze
For certain homeowners age 65 or older. The home must be the principal residence and owners must be shown on the recorded deed.
Freeze income limit listed
The official page lists 2024 combined income limit at $61,920 for the 2025 tax-year freeze application, but users should verify the current year with the Trustee.
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Call before gathering documents
The required documents depend on the program.
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Call the Trustee at 865-273-5900 and ask what proof is required for age, income, ownership, principal residence, disability, veteran status or widow/widower eligibility.
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Verify the current deadline
Do not rely on last year’s date.
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The county page lists the 2025 tax-year application deadline as April 2, 2026, which is past as of this article update. For current-year help, call the Trustee or check the newest notice.
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Apply every year if required
The freeze program requires annual approval.
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The Tax Freeze page says homeowners must apply and be approved each year. The Trustee does not determine the amount of taxes frozen.
High bill, wrong value or business personal property issue: use the Assessor path
The Assessor values property; the Trustee collects tax. If the bill is high because of value or classification, payment staff cannot fix the appraisal.
| Problem | Start Here | Prepare This |
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| Appraised value seems high | Property Assessor | Recent sales, photos, condition issues, appraisal, comparable properties. |
| Wrong property details | Property Assessor / GIS | Square footage, improvements, land use, map/parcel issue, photos. |
| Greenbelt application | Property Assessor | Land use, acreage, ownership and March 15 deadline awareness. |
| Exempt property | Property Assessor | Exemption documents before May 20 deadline. |
| Business personal property | Property Assessor | Self-reporting form / schedule before March 1. |
| Need appeal review | County Board of Equalization timing | Evidence before June meeting window. |
Property tax records vs deeds: which Blount County office should you use?
A tax record shows payment and assessment context. A deed record shows recorded legal documents. Use the right office for the task.
| Need | Office / Tool | Official Detail |
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| Property tax bill / payment | Trustee | Trustee collects taxes on real estate and tangible personal property. Phone: 865-273-5900. |
| Tax assessment / value | Property Assessor | Assessor establishes values and maintains tax maps that assign map and parcel numbers. Phone: 865-273-5850. |
| Warranty deed / trust deed / lien | Register of Deeds | Register files real property deeds, notices of completion and liens. Phone: 865-273-5880. |
| Online recorded documents | US Title Search through Register of Deeds page | Register page says documents are available online with subscription/service support. |
Missing bill, wrong owner, escrow issue or late balance: who fixes what?
Use this before calling. It saves time and points users to the correct Blount County office.
| Problem | Start Here | Have Ready |
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| Tax notice missing | Trustee | Owner name, property address, parcel/account if known. |
| Payment not showing | Trustee | Receipt, confirmation, payment date, amount, method, tax year. |
| Mortgage company should pay | Mortgage servicer first, Trustee second | Escrow statement, parcel, tax notice, lender payment date. |
| New owner but old name on roll | Trustee / Assessor | Closing statement, deed, buyer/seller responsibility, property details. |
| Wrong assessed value | Assessor | Comparable sales, appraisal, photos, property condition evidence. |
| Need deed copy | Register of Deeds | Grantor/grantee, recording date, address, legal description, document type. |
Map to Blount County property tax offices in Maryville
The Trustee and Assessor are both near Court Street in Maryville, but they handle different tasks.
Blount County Trustee / Assessor office map
Trustee: 347 Court Street, 3rd Floor, Maryville, TN 37804. Assessor: 351 Court Street, Blount County Courthouse, Maryville, TN 37804. Both pages list Monday–Friday, 8:00 am–4:30 pm office hours.
Official Blount County property tax resources
Use these links for final actions. The guide above explains the details so readers only leave when they need a live bill, payment, map, deed search or office contact.
Blount County property tax FAQs
Short answers for common searcher questions around paying, lookup, calculation, notices, discounts, relief, freeze and value issues.
QWhere do I pay Blount County property tax online?▾
Use the official Blount County property tax lookup and payment portal. Verify property, tax year, amount due and fee before paying.
QWho collects Blount County property tax?▾
The Blount County Trustee collects property tax. The Trustee does not set the tax rate or appraise property value.
QWho handles property value questions?▾
The Blount County Property Assessor handles appraisal, assessed value, tax maps and business tangible personal property questions. Call 865-273-5850.
QWhat is the 2026 Blount County property tax rate?▾
The county lists the 2026 property tax rate as $1.29 for every $100 of assessed value.
QWhen are property taxes due?▾
Tax notices are typically mailed in mid-to-late September and are payable through the end of February. Taxes become delinquent on March 1.
QWhat are the early payment discounts?▾
Blount County offers 2% discount for payment by the end of October and 1% discount during November. Discounts are not available after the listed periods.
QWhat if I do not receive a tax notice?▾
Call the Trustee if you do not receive a notice by October 1. Property owners are expected to pay on time whether or not a notice is received.
QCan I pay at the Clerk satellite office?▾
No. Blount County says property tax payments are no longer accepted at the County Clerk satellite offices at Foothills Mall or the drive-thru location next to the library.
QWhat is the Trustee phone number?▾
Call the Blount County Trustee at 865-273-5900 for property tax payment, notice, receipt, relief, freeze and delinquent balance questions.
QIs this the official Blount County tax site?▾
No. PropertyTaxUSA.org is an independent guide. Verify live balances, fees, deadlines, values, tax rates and payment status with official Blount County sources.
Bottom line
For Blount County property tax, think: Assessor for value, Trustee for payment. Use the Trustee portal to search, pay or confirm tax status. Use Assessor/GIS tools to understand value, assessment, maps, business personal property, Greenbelt and appeal-related questions. Before paying, confirm tax year, property, discount period, convenience fee, delinquent interest and whether a mortgage company should pay.
Independent guide notice: This page is informational only and is not Blount County Government, the Blount County Trustee, the Blount County Property Assessor, the Register of Deeds or legal/tax advice.