Property Tax Freeze

The Property Tax Freeze Program was adopted by the Bradley County Commission in August 2007 to help control property tax increases of property owners 65 years of age or older whose income does not exceed an income limit set by the state of Tennessee.

The tax is frozen at the tax amount for the year that the property owner initially qualifies for the program.  The tax amount will not increase as long as the property owner meets the eligibility requirements, and there are no improvements to the property.

Eligibility Requirements:

Must be 65 years old or older

Must own and use the property as your primary residence

Previous years income must not exceed the limit set by  the State of Tennessee

Required Documentation:

Annual Income from all sources includes, but is not limited to:

• Social Security information (after Medicare is deducted). This would include the Social Security benefits letter you receive every year or a letter from the Social Security office stating benefits paid for the previous calendar year
• Supplemental Security Income (SSI)
• Retirement or Pension benefits
• Veterans' Administration benefits
• Workers' Compensation
• Salaries or Wages
• Interest or Dividends