The median property tax (also known as real estate tax) in Hamilton County is $1,270.00 per year, based on a median home value of $147,200.00 and a median effective property tax rate of 0.86% of property value.
Hamilton County collects relatively high property taxes, and is ranked in the top half of all counties in the United States by property tax collections. Of the ninety-five counties in Tennessee, Hamilton County is ranked 4th by median property taxes, and 4th by median tax as percentage of home value.
Compared to other counties in Tennessee, Hamilton County collects a relatively high percentage of each property's value as tax. Combined with home values that are $9,900.00 greater than the Tennessee median of $137,300.00, this results in the relatively high property taxes in Hamilton County.
Note: Due to the complicated and varied methods used to calculate property tax in different counties, the best way to compare property taxes between jurisdictions is through median property tax values. If you need to calculate the exact tax due on your property, contact the Hamilton County Tax Assessor.
