Knox County Property Assessor
Search Property Value, Parcel Records, Taxes, KGIS Maps and Deeds
Use this Knox County Property Assessor guide to find the official Tennessee property record you need without landing on the wrong Knox County in Illinois, Nebraska or Texas. Start with the Knox County, Tennessee Property Search for parcel value and ownership clues, then use the Trustee for county tax bills, the Register of Deeds for recorded documents, and KGIS for maps, parcel boundaries and owner/address lookup.
Use the official Knox County, Tennessee Property Records and Taxation search at https://propertyinfo.knoxcountytn.gov/. Use it for parcel, address, value and assessment details. Use https://propertytax.knoxcountytn.gov/ or the Knox County Trustee when you need a county tax bill or payment record. Use the Knox County Register of Deeds for deeds, deeds of trust, releases, liens and other recorded real estate documents. Use KGIS when you need map-based parcel, owner or address information.
What Should You Click First for Knox County Property Assessor Records?
The best starting point depends on what you are trying to solve. Assessment value, tax payment, deed history, map location and tax relief are handled by different official systems in Knox County, Tennessee.
I need property value or assessment details
Use the Knox County Property Records and Taxation search. This is the best route for assessed value, appraisal data, parcel details and current/past value review.
Open property searchI need a county tax bill or payment record
Use the Knox County Trustee or county tax payment portal. The Trustee collects county property taxes and provides payment records.
Open county tax searchI need parcel maps or owner/address map lookup
Use KGIS Maps. KGIS is the local mapping portal for parcel, owner and address information in Knox County.
Open KGISI need deeds, liens or mortgages
Use the Knox County Register of Deeds. It records legal documents related to real property, including warranty deeds, deeds of trust, releases, powers of attorney and liens.
Open Register of DeedsI need to appeal the 2026 reappraisal
Use the Property Assessor appeal page. Knox County posted that online appeals for the 2026 reappraisal are open 24/7 until May 29.
Open appeals pageI need senior, disabled or veteran tax relief
Use the Knox County Trustee tax relief and senior tax freeze page. Tax relief is a reimbursement program, not a total exemption from paying the bill.
Open tax relief pageKnox County Property Search by Address — Step-by-Step for Knoxville and County Parcels
For most homeowners, buyers and renters, address search is the fastest first step. Use the Knox County TN property search for appraisal and value, then use the Trustee only when you need the tax bill or payment record.
Open the official Knox County TN property search
Go to https://propertyinfo.knoxcountytn.gov/. Confirm you are on the Tennessee county site, not a private property report site or another Knox County from another state.
Enter the simplest address first
Start with the house number and street name. Avoid extra punctuation, apartment text, ZIP code and city words on the first attempt. For Knoxville addresses, the county system still covers county assessment records.
Open the matching parcel result
Review the property address, parcel number, current value, land/improvement details, tax district, ownership clues and related links. Copy the parcel number for tax and deed research.
Use KGIS if the address is confusing
If the address has multiple parcels, a subdivision issue, a rural location, a split parcel or a boundary question, use KGIS Maps to confirm the parcel visually.
Move to the right office for the next task
Use the Assessor for value and appraisal questions, the Trustee for tax bills and payments, and the Register of Deeds for recorded legal documents.
Search tip: if a full address returns nothing, remove “Street,” “Road,” “Drive,” “Lane,” unit numbers and punctuation. Search the street name only, then narrow by map, owner clue or parcel ID.
Can You Search Knox County Property Records by Owner Name?
Yes, but owner searches should be handled carefully. Owner names may appear as trusts, LLCs, estates, prior owners, mailing names or abbreviated legal names. If legal ownership history matters, confirm with the Register of Deeds, not only the Assessor display.
Best route if you know the address
Search the address first in the county property search. Address and parcel search usually give cleaner results than starting with a broad name search.
Best route if you know only a name
Use simple name variations. Try last name only, business name without punctuation, trust name, LLC name or partial spelling. Then confirm the correct parcel by address and map.
For deed ownership history
Use the Knox County Register of Deeds public search for recorded instruments. Deeds and deeds of trust are the stronger source for legal transfer history.
For map confirmation
Use KGIS Maps to search parcel, owner or address information and visually confirm the location before relying on an owner-name result.
Do not use scraped owner data first: third-party property websites can be outdated or incomplete. For Knox County, use the official Property Assessor, Trustee, Register of Deeds and KGIS links before relying on private reports.
Knox County Parcel ID Search — Parcel, Account, Tax and KGIS Map Help
Parcel ID search is the safest path when an address has multiple results, when a property is vacant land, when a parcel is inside the City of Knoxville, or when you need to match Assessor, Trustee and Register of Deeds records.
Where to find your Knox County parcel ID
Property search result
Search by address first, then save the parcel ID from the official county property page.
County tax bill
The Trustee tax record can identify the parcel or property tax account being billed.
KGIS map
Use map lookup if you need to identify the correct parcel visually.
Recorded deed
Deed records can include legal description, instrument details and transfer history.
Assessment notice
Reappraisal and assessment notices identify the property being valued.
Tax payment receipt
Payment history can help verify the property record if the address is not enough.
Parcel vs address: an address search is easiest for homeowners. Parcel search is better for paying taxes, filing appeals, researching deeds, checking KGIS maps, reviewing subdivision parcels and avoiding mistakes when multiple properties share similar names or street numbers.
What Shows in a Knox County Property Assessor Record?
A Knox County property record connects appraisal, value and parcel information, but it is not the same as a tax bill or a deed. Use the correct record for the task you are doing.
Parcel ID
The property identifier used across value, tax and map workflows.
Property address
The location or site address tied to the assessed parcel.
Owner clue
Public ownership or taxpayer details where available in county records.
Appraised value
Market-related value used by the Property Assessor before tax rates are applied.
Assessment class
Residential, commercial, industrial, farm/agricultural or other classification details where applicable.
Improvement details
Building and land characteristics used in valuation review.
Tax routing
Use the Trustee for tax bills, payments, delinquency and tax sale questions.
Map routing
Use KGIS for map-based parcel, owner and address information.
Assessment record is not a deed: the Property Assessor record helps value and identify property. Deeds, deeds of trust, releases, liens and legal instruments are handled by the Register of Deeds. Use both systems when legal ownership, title, mortgage, estate or lien research matters.
Knox County Property Tax Records — Trustee Search, County Tax Payment and City Tax Warning
The Knox County Property Assessor determines value. The Knox County Trustee collects county property taxes. The City of Knoxville has its own city property tax search for city real estate taxes. This is why Knoxville property owners may need to check both county and city tax systems.
Assessment value question
Call the Knox County Property Assessor at 865-215-2360 when the issue is value, appraisal data, parcel details, reappraisal, field review or appeal.
County tax bill or payment question
Call the Knox County Trustee at 865-215-2305 when the issue is county tax payment, receipt, delinquency, tax sale, payment options or tax relief processing.
City of Knoxville tax question
If the property is inside the City of Knoxville, city taxes are separate from county taxes. Use the City of Knoxville property tax system or call the City Tax Office for city tax questions.
Trustee payment options
The Trustee lists payment routes including online, by phone, by mail and in person at Trustee locations. Confirm fees and accepted methods on the official payment page.
Important Knoxville warning: county tax search and city tax search are not the same. If a property is inside city limits, check whether you need both Knox County Trustee tax records and City of Knoxville tax records.
Need county tax payment records? Use Knox County Trustee property tax lookup for county real estate tax search and payment.
Open County Tax SearchKnox County KGIS Maps — Parcel, Owner, Address and Property Map Lookup
KGIS is the map-based route for many Knox County property questions. It is useful when an address search is not enough, when a parcel has multiple improvements, when you need visual location, or when you want to compare the property record with a map.
Use KGIS for parcel location
KGIS Maps can help with parcel, owner and address information across Knox County. Use it when you need to confirm the correct parcel before paying taxes or researching deeds.
Use KGIS for subdivision confusion
New subdivisions, similar lot addresses and multi-parcel properties can be easier to understand visually through a parcel map than through text search alone.
Use KGIS with deeds
After identifying the parcel or legal description, use the Register of Deeds for recorded instruments and document images where available.
Know the limit
Online GIS maps are research tools, not legal surveys, title opinions or zoning approvals. Use recorded plats, surveys and professionals for legal boundary decisions.
Need the map? Open KGIS for Knox County map-based parcel, owner and address lookup.
Open KGISKnox County 2026 Reappraisal and Property Value Appeal — What to Do First
Knox County’s 2026 reappraisal has made appeal intent very high. If your new value looks wrong, review the property record first, then use the Property Assessor’s official appeal route before the deadline.
Read your reappraisal or assessment notice
Check the parcel, property address, owner/mailing information, new appraised value, assessment class and any instructions printed on the notice.
Review the property record for errors
Look for wrong square footage, wrong property class, incorrect condition, missing demolition, extra building, wrong land size, outdated improvement details or other facts that affect value.
Gather evidence before filing
Useful appeal evidence can include comparable sales, photos, appraisals, repair estimates, incorrect county details, income information for income property or proof that the property is not comparable to the county’s valuation set.
Use the official online appeal route
Knox County’s Property Assessor appeal page states that online appeals are open for the 2026 reappraisal and online filing is open 24/7 until May 29. Confirm the live page before submitting because deadlines are strict.
Know the County Board of Equalization role
Tennessee county boards of equalization hear appeals of current-year property tax assessments as fixed by the county assessor. In many cases, you must appeal locally to preserve further appeal rights.
Need to file or review appeal options? Use the official Knox County Property Assessor appeal page, not a private tax appeal ad.
Open Appeal InfoKnox County Property Tax Relief and Senior Tax Freeze — Trustee Help
Property tax relief and senior tax freeze are handled through the Knox County Trustee, not the Property Assessor’s appraisal search. Tennessee tax relief is not the same as a total exemption; it reimburses qualifying homeowners for part or all of paid property taxes.
Tax Relief
Tennessee tax relief helps eligible elderly, disabled and disabled veteran homeowners. It is a state reimbursement program, so approved taxpayers still receive tax bills and must follow payment rules.
Senior Tax Freeze
The Trustee’s 2026 guidance lists the senior tax freeze for homeowners who are 65 or older on or before December 31, 2025, subject to the income limit and annual requalification.
Income and requalification
Knox County Trustee guidance lists a 2024 combined annual income limit of $61,920 for the 2026 senior tax freeze, and says approved participants must requalify every year.
Where to ask
The Trustee lists a tax relief information line at 865-215-8554 and an email route at taxrelief@knoxcounty.org for applications and questions.
Do not confuse value appeal with tax relief: an appeal challenges the assessment/value. Tax relief or tax freeze helps eligible homeowners with the tax burden. You may need different offices, forms and deadlines for each.
Need relief or freeze help? Use the Knox County Trustee tax relief page and current application instructions.
Open Tax Relief PageKnox County Property Assessor vs Trustee vs Register of Deeds vs KGIS
Knox County property research is split across offices. Choosing the right office saves time and prevents wrong answers.
Knox County Property Assessor
Use for property value, appraisal records, field review, reappraisal, assessment details, property characteristics and appeal help. Phone: 865-215-2360.
Knox County Trustee
Use for county tax bills, payments, receipts, delinquency, tax sales, tax relief and senior tax freeze. Phone: 865-215-2305.
Knox County Register of Deeds
Use for warranty deeds, deeds of trust, releases, powers of attorney, liens and real-property recorded documents. Phone: 865-215-2330.
KGIS
Use for parcel maps, owner/address lookup, map layers and geographic property research. Treat map data as a research tool, not a legal survey.
Do Not Mix Knox County TN with Knox County IL, NE or TX
Search results often show several Knox County property sites. This article is for Knox County, Tennessee, including Knoxville. If you are looking for Knox County, Illinois, Knox County, Nebraska, or Knox County Appraisal District in Texas, the offices and databases are different.
Correct for this page
Use this page for Knoxville and Knox County, Tennessee property records, assessor values, Trustee tax payments, KGIS maps and Register of Deeds documents.
Wrong if the URL says CAD
“Knox CAD” usually refers to a Texas appraisal district, not Knox County, Tennessee. Do not enter Tennessee parcel or tax payment details there.
Wrong if the tax inquiry says Illinois
Some property tax searches for Knox County, Illinois appear in search results. They are not for Knoxville or Knox County, Tennessee.
Best safety check
For Tennessee, look for official domains such as property.knoxcounty.org, propertyinfo.knoxcountytn.gov, trustee.knoxcounty.org, propertytax.knoxcountytn.gov, rod.knoxcounty.org and kgis.org.
Common Problems When Searching Knox County Property Assessor Records
If the official search does not show what you expect, the problem is usually address formatting, wrong Knox County, owner-name variation, city-vs-county tax confusion, recent deed transfer or map boundary misunderstanding.
No address result appears
Search only the street name. Remove unit numbers, punctuation, city names, ZIP codes and street suffixes. Then confirm with KGIS map and parcel ID.
Owner name looks outdated
Recent deed activity may appear in Register of Deeds records before every Assessor or Trustee display updates. Check recorded documents if legal ownership matters.
Tax bill does not equal appraised value
Appraised value, assessed value, tax rate, exemptions, city/county tax districts and relief programs all affect the final bill. Use the Trustee for payment amounts.
KGIS line does not match the fence
Online map lines are not legal surveys. For fence lines, easements, title, setbacks or boundary disputes, use recorded documents and a licensed surveyor or title professional.
You found a private “property appraiser” website
Go back to official county links. Tennessee uses “Property Assessor,” not “property appraiser” as the main official county office name. Avoid entering payment or personal information on unofficial pages.
Knox County Property Assessor Office Location, Phone and Hours
The Knox County Property Assessor office is located in the City-County Building in downtown Knoxville. Verify holidays, reappraisal appeal lines and department-specific service rules before visiting.
Knox County Property Assessor
400 Main Street, Suite 204, Knoxville, TN 37902
Property Assessor: Phil Ballard
Phone: 865-215-2360
Address: 400 Main Street, Suite 204, Knoxville, TN 37902
General note: County office hours and appeal-service windows can change during reappraisal periods. Check the official Property Assessor website before visiting.
Related Property Search Guides That Actually Help Knox County Users
These internal links are selected by user intent, not stuffed randomly. Use them when comparing property assessor search, tax payment, GIS map and recorder workflows across other counties.
Spokane Assessor Property Search
Helpful comparison for assessor records, Treasurer tax links, GIS mapping and recorded-document routing.
https://assessorpropertysearch.org/spokane-assessor-property-search/Will County Assessor Property Search
Useful for comparing Tennessee assessor workflows with Illinois PIN, tax and recorder systems.
https://assessorpropertysearch.org/will-county-assessor-property-search/Pima County Assessor Property Search
Good related guide for parcel, owner, tax inquiry, GIS map and recorder document workflows.
https://assessorpropertysearch.org/pima-county-assessor-property-search/Ada County Assessor Property Search
Useful Idaho comparison for address, parcel, owner, tax, deed and map lookup routing.
https://assessorpropertysearch.org/ada-county-assessor-property-search/Canadian County Assessor Property Search
Helpful comparison for assessor property lookup, tax roll search, GIS maps and clerk land records.
https://assessorpropertysearch.org/canadian-county-assessor-property-search/Editorial Policy
Review how official assessor, tax, GIS and recorded-document sources are checked before publishing.
https://assessorpropertysearch.org/editorial-policy/Official Knox County Property Assessor, Tax, KGIS and Deed Links
Use these official sources first. This page is an independent guide and does not store Knox County property records, accept payments, change assessments or provide legal title opinions.
Knox County Property Assessor
Main Property Assessor website for appraisal, property records, maps, appeal links and official office information.
https://property.knoxcounty.org/Property Records and Taxation Search
Official Knox County TN property search for parcel, value and tax-related property information.
https://propertyinfo.knoxcountytn.gov/KGIS Maps
Official mapping route for parcel, owner and address information in Knox County.
https://www.kgis.org/Assessment Appeals
Official Knox County Property Assessor appeal information and online appeal route for the 2026 reappraisal.
https://property.knoxcounty.org/i-want-to/appeals/File an Informal Appeal
Official page for informal appeal filing during the 2026 reappraisal window.
https://property.knoxcounty.org/i-want-to/file-informal-appeal/Knox County Trustee
Official Trustee page for county property taxes, payments, tax sales, relief and freeze programs.
https://trustee.knoxcounty.org/County Property Tax Search
Official Knox County county tax search and payment portal.
https://propertytax.knoxcountytn.gov/Trustee Pay Taxes
Official payment options: online, phone, mail and in-person payment routes.
https://trustee.knoxcounty.org/services/pay-taxes/Tax Relief and Senior Tax Freeze
Official Knox County Trustee page for senior, disabled and disabled veteran tax relief and freeze programs.
https://trustee.knoxcounty.org/services/tax-reliefRegister of Deeds
Official Knox County Register of Deeds website for property-related recorded documents.
https://rod.knoxcounty.org/Register Document Search
Official recorded-document search route for Knox County Register of Deeds records.
https://paxsub.knoxrod.org/City of Knoxville Property Tax
Use this only for City of Knoxville property tax records, not county tax bills.
https://propertytax.knoxvilletn.gov/FAQ — Knox County Property Assessor Search
These answers are written for the real search problems Knox County, Tennessee property owners, buyers, renters, title users, investors and taxpayers usually run into.
Disclaimer and Source Verification
AssessorPropertySearch.org is an independent property records information guide. We are not Knox County, the Knox County Property Assessor, Knox County Trustee, Knox County Register of Deeds, KGIS, City of Knoxville, or a government agency. We do not store property records or provide official legal, tax, appraisal, survey or title advice.
This page explains how to use official Knox County, Tennessee property record resources. Property data, tax records, appeal windows, tax relief requirements, office hours, forms and portal links can change. Always verify the final record, deadline, payment amount, relief status, document copy and legal status directly with the official county or city office before making financial, legal or real estate decisions.
Official Sources Verified — May 2026
- https://property.knoxcounty.org/
- https://propertyinfo.knoxcountytn.gov/
- https://www.kgis.org/
- https://property.knoxcounty.org/i-want-to/appeals/
- https://property.knoxcounty.org/i-want-to/file-informal-appeal/
- https://trustee.knoxcounty.org/
- https://propertytax.knoxcountytn.gov/
- https://trustee.knoxcounty.org/services/pay-taxes/
- https://trustee.knoxcounty.org/services/tax-relief
- https://rod.knoxcounty.org/
- https://paxsub.knoxrod.org/
- https://propertytax.knoxvilletn.gov/
- https://comptroller.tn.gov/boards/state-board-of-equalization/sboe-resources/county-board-of-equalization.html
- https://comptroller.tn.gov/office-functions/pa/property-taxes/property-tax-programs/tax-relief.html
Find the Right Property Record, Tax Bill, Deed or Assessor Search Route
Use this helper before searching county property records. It helps you choose the right office, prepare the right details, avoid wrong-office mistakes, and review property records safely.
Property Search Route Finder
Choose what you have and what you want to find. The tool will suggest the best search route and common mistake to avoid.
Parcel / APN / PIN Format Helper
Parcel numbers are formatted differently by county. Try these variations if your official search does not return results.
Assessor, Tax Collector, Recorder or GIS?
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Simple Property Tax Estimate Helper
This is a general estimate only. State and county tax rules differ, so always verify final bills with the official tax collector, treasurer or county tax office.
Exemption / Appeal Readiness Checklist
Use this before applying for an exemption or challenging a value. Missing proof is one of the biggest reasons users waste time or miss deadlines.
Property Record Review Checklist
Review these fields before relying on any assessor, appraiser, auditor, property appraiser, tax or deed record.