What is the property tax rate in Morristown, TN?

Morristown has an estimated effective property tax rate of 0.59%. On a median home valued at $155,700, homeowners pay approximately $921 per year in property taxes.

How does Morristown compare to Hamblen County?

Morristown's effective rate of 0.59% is 44% higher than the Hamblen County average of 0.41%. The county-wide median annual tax is $862, while Morristown homeowners pay an estimated $921.

How much are property taxes in Morristown on a $300,000 home?

Based on Morristown's effective rate of 0.59%, property taxes on a $300,000 home would be approximately $1,770 per year, or about $148 per month.

Morristown Property Tax Rate

Hamblen County, Tennessee

0.59%effective rate

Morristown is located in Hamblen County, Tennessee. Homeowners in Morristown pay a median of $921 per year in property taxes on a home valued at $155,700, resulting in an effective tax rate of 0.59%. This is 44% higher than the Hamblen County average of 0.41%.

Effective Tax Rate🏠

0.59%

vs 0.41% county avg

Est. Annual Tax💰

$921

Per year

Median Home Value📊

$155,700

2024 estimate

Population📍

30,983

Morristown, TN

How Morristown Compares

Morristown

0.59%

Hamblen County Average

0.41%

Tennessee Average

0.50%

National Average

0.92%

About Property Taxes in Morristown

Property taxes in Morristown are collected by Hamblen County. Tax exemptions available to Hamblen County residents — including homestead, senior, and disability exemptions — also apply to homeowners in Morristown. For detailed information on available exemptions and the county tax collector, see the Hamblen County property tax page.

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Estimated Annual Property Tax

$1,770

$148/month · Rate: 0.59%

Hamblen County Property Taxes

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Frequently Asked Questions

Data Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. City-level tax data is derived from Census place-level statistics. Effective tax rates are calculated by dividing median real estate taxes paid by median home value. Actual property tax rates may vary based on local taxing jurisdictions, exemptions, and assessment practices. This information is for general reference only and should not be used as a substitute for professional tax advice.