Nashville, TN property taxes
The City of Nashville tax rate, how a Tennessee property tax bill is figured, and a worked example, with the official source next to every number.
Nashville property taxes at a glance
For the 2026 tax year, Metro Nashville's FY2027 budget documents and Metro's property tax history list a combined Metro rate of $2.8140 per $100 of assessed value in the Urban Services District (roughly the area inside the old city limits) and $2.7820 in the rest of Davidson County (the General Services District). Nashville and Davidson County share one consolidated government, so there is no separate county rate on top. Rates change each year and the right one depends on the exact address.
Sources: Metro Nashville FY27 Budget Overview (combined tax rate) (Urban Services District rate); Metro Nashville FY27 Appendix 4: Property Tax Tables (rate history, including the General Services District rate); Nashville Banner: Metro Council approves the 2026-27 budget (June 16, 2026) (rate unchanged); Tennessee Comptroller, how to figure your tax bill. The combined figures are my addition of the rates shown. The Urban Services District rate of $2.814 is the combined rate in Metro's FY2027 recommended budget, and the council set the 2026-27 rate the same as the current year's on June 16, 2026. The General Services District rate of $2.782 is from Metro's property tax history for the 2025 tax year and has not been listed separately for 2026, so check it with Metro.
How a Nashville property tax bill is figured
- Appraised value. The Metro Nashville 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 Metro Council, which adopts one combined rate for each of the two taxing districts.
- Bill. Tax equals assessed value divided by 100, multiplied by the rate. The Metropolitan Trustee sends the bills.
A worked example
This is an illustration, not a prediction for any home. If a Nashville home were appraised at $464,779 (Redfin's median sale price as of September 30, 2026), its assessed value would be $116,195. At the 2026 rates above, the yearly bill would be about:
| Nashville address | Combined rate | About per year |
|---|---|---|
| Urban Services District (roughly inside the old city limits) | $2.8140 | $3,270 |
| General Services District (the rest of Davidson County) | $2.7820 | $3,233 |
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.
Nashville property tax FAQ
What is the property tax rate in Nashville, TN?
For the 2026 tax year, Metro Nashville's FY2027 budget documents and Metro's property tax history list a combined Metro rate of $2.8140 per $100 of assessed value in the Urban Services District (the area inside the old city limits) and $2.7820 in the rest of Davidson County (the General Services District). Nashville and Davidson County have one consolidated government, so there is no separate county rate on top. Tennessee assesses residential property at 25% of appraised 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.
Why are there two property tax rates in Nashville?
Metro Nashville has two taxing districts. The General Services District covers all of Davidson County, and the Urban Services District, roughly the area inside the old city limits, receives additional services and pays an added rate. Which one applies depends on the exact address, so check it with the Metro Assessor of Property or the Trustee.
Who sends the property tax bill?
The Metropolitan Trustee uses the tax rate and the assessor's tax roll to create and send tax bills and to collect 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 Nashville?
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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