Columbia, TN property taxes
The City of Columbia tax rate, how a Tennessee property tax bill is figured, and a worked example, with the official source next to every number.
Columbia property taxes at a glance
For the 2025 tax year, the Tennessee Comptroller's data (published in the Maury County community profile) lists the City of Columbia at $0.8251 per $100 of assessed value. A Columbia address inside city limits pays a combined $2.7351 per $100 (county $1.91 plus city $0.8251). Rates change each year and the right one depends on the exact address.
Sources: Maury County community profile: Columbia (cites the Tennessee Comptroller, Division of Property Assessments) (county and city rates); Tennessee Comptroller, how to figure your tax bill. The combined figures are my addition of the rates shown. These are the 2025 rates, the latest I found in the Tennessee Comptroller data. Rates are set each year, so 2026 rates may differ.
How a Columbia property tax bill is figured
- Appraised value. The Maury County Property Assessor estimates the value of each property.
- Assessed value. Residential property is assessed at 25 percent of its appraised value.
- Rate. Rates are stated per $100 of assessed value and are set each year by the county and the city.
- Bill. Tax equals assessed value divided by 100, multiplied by the rate. The County Trustee sends the bills.
A worked example
This is an illustration, not a prediction for any home. If a Columbia home were appraised at $368,824 (Redfin's median sale price as of September 30, 2026), its assessed value would be $92,206. At the 2025 rates above, the yearly bill would be about:
| Columbia address | Combined rate | About per year |
|---|---|---|
| Inside Columbia city limits | $2.7351 | $2,522 |
An appraisal can differ from a sale price, and property taxes depend on the exact address, so verify them with the county for any home you are serious about. Rates can change when governments adopt new budgets or after a reappraisal. This page is not tax advice.
Columbia property tax FAQ
What is the property tax rate in Columbia, TN?
For the 2025 tax year, the Tennessee Comptroller's data (published in the Maury County community profile) lists the City of Columbia at $0.8251 per $100 of assessed value, plus a county rate of $1.91 for addresses inside Columbia city limits. That is a combined $2.7351 per $100 of assessed value. Rates change each year, and the right figure depends on the exact address.
How is a Tennessee property tax bill figured?
The county assessor estimates the appraised value. Residential property is assessed at 25 percent of appraised value. The tax rate, set by local governments, is stated per $100 of assessed value. Tax equals assessed value divided by 100, multiplied by the rate.
Who sends the property tax bill?
The County Trustee uses the tax rate and the assessor's tax roll to create and send tax bills and to collect county property taxes. The Property Assessor does not set the rate, send bills or collect taxes.
Will my property taxes change when I buy a home in Columbia?
A bill is based on the property's appraised value, the assessment ratio and the current rates, not on the previous owner's bill. Taxes depend on the exact address, so verify them with the county for any home you are serious about.
This page is general information, not legal, tax, lending or financial advice. Ask a tax professional about your situation. Equal Housing Opportunity.
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