Knoxville Property Assessor 2026

Knoxville, Tennessee • Knox County • 2026 reappraisal

Find the Right Knox Property Record

A Knoxville property assessor search should start with the Knox County Property Assessor for value and assessment data, then move to KGIS for parcel maps, the Trustee for county tax bills, the City Revenue Office for Knoxville city tax, or the Register of Deeds for recorded documents.

This 2026 guide shows how to search by address, owner or Parcel ID, understand reappraisal values, troubleshoot missing records, challenge an assessment, find tax relief, verify tax payments, research deeds and request less-obvious records such as permits or code history.

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Official jurisdiction Knox County There is no official “Knoxville County” assessor.

2026 assessment Reappraisal Year Knox County reappraised all real property for 2026.

Assessor phone 865-215-2360 General real-property and assessment assistance.

County tax office Knox Trustee The Assessor values property; the Trustee collects county taxes.

Current lookup status — verified August 15, 2026: the legacy Knox County Property Records & Taxation search currently displays a maintenance message. If the legacy property lookup will not open, use KGIS for parcel/location research, the Property Assessor website for current guidance, or the Tennessee property-assessment route explained below. Do not assume a “no result” means the property does not exist.

Fast Answer: Assessor, KGIS, Trustee, City Tax or Deeds?

Need value, assessment or property characteristics? Start with the Knox County Property Assessor. Need the parcel on a map? Use KGIS. Need the Knox County tax bill? Use the Trustee. Need a City of Knoxville tax record? Use City Revenue. Need a deed, mortgage release or recorded lien? Use the Register of Deeds.

Independent-site disclosure: AssessorPropertySearch.org is an editorial guide. It is not Knox County, the City of Knoxville, KGIS, the Trustee, Register of Deeds or Tennessee Comptroller. Use the official links explained in each section for final searches, payments, filings and document orders.

Which Knoxville Property Office Handles Your Task?

“Knoxville tax assessor,” “Knox property assessor” and “Knoxville property appraiser” often describe the same search intent, but the actual work is split between several offices.

Property value, assessment or characteristics

Use the Knox County Property Assessor for appraised value, assessed value, classification, property characteristics, mailing record, reappraisal, field review and assessment appeals.

Official Knox County Property Assessor Open Property Assessor

Parcel map, aerial or nearby properties

Use KGIS to locate the parcel visually, search by address, owner or Parcel ID, review map layers and cross-check nearby property information.

Official KGIS mapping system Open KGIS Maps

Knox County tax bill or payment

Use the Knox County Trustee for county tax lookup, payment, delinquency, payment plans, tax relief and Tax Freeze administration.

Official Knox County Trustee Search County Taxes

City of Knoxville tax

Use City Revenue for real-estate tax billed by the City of Knoxville. City and county taxes are separate even though the same Knox County assessment supplies the value.

Official City of Knoxville tax system Search City Taxes

Deed, lien, release or plat

Use the Register of Deeds for recorded real-estate documents. An assessor owner name is useful research, but it is not a title opinion.

Official Knox County Register of Deeds Open Register of Deeds

Permit, zoning, CO or code history

These are not standard Assessor records. For property inside Knoxville city limits, Development Services handles records such as permits, zoning, variances, certificates of occupancy and certain code information.

How to Search Knoxville Property Assessor Records

Use this sequence when you have an address, owner name or Parcel ID and need the correct official Knox County property record.

Confirm Knox County jurisdiction

Confirm the land is physically located in Knox County. A Knoxville mailing address alone does not tell you whether City of Knoxville taxes also apply.

Start with the street address

Enter the house number and main street name first. Avoid adding unnecessary city, state, ZIP, direction, street type or unit information until the simple search has been tried.

Retry with owner name or Parcel ID

If the address does not work, try a partial owner name or copy the exact Parcel ID from a tax record, notice, KGIS result or deed-related document.

Verify the matching parcel

Compare the property address, owner display, Parcel ID, acreage, subdivision and visible property characteristics before relying on the result.

Check the 2026 value and classification

Review appraised value, assessed value, property class, land/building information and any factual characteristic that could affect the assessment.

Move to the correct final-action office

Use the Assessor for value or record corrections, the Trustee or City Revenue Office for taxes, and the Register of Deeds for recorded ownership documents.

Address, Owner Name and Parcel ID Search Tips

What you know	Best route	Enter this first	If no result appears
Knox County address	KGIS / Property Lookup	House number + street	KGIS advises omitting city, state and ZIP. Use Address Builder when needed.
Owner name	KGIS	Last name + first-name initial	Try a partial name; narrow common surnames because KGIS limits returned records.
Parcel ID	KGIS / Assessor	Exact ID	Copy all meaningful letters, zeroes and spaces from an official record.
City property address	City tax search	Street number + name	Remove North/South and road types such as Rd, Blvd, Ave or Cove.
Recent seller/buyer	Register + Assessor	Address or previous owner	Check the recorded deed when current ownership has not reached the assessment record.
Permit or case number	City Record Search	Full record number	Search address or parcel with a date/status filter to reduce the result set.

Simple-address example: if 123 N Main Street, Knoxville TN 37902 does not work, retry 123 Main. Add other details only after the clean search fails.

Property Lookup Under Maintenance? Use These Fallbacks

The legacy Knox property lookup can be temporarily unavailable. You can still complete most research without using a private paid report.

Need the parcel or owner?

Try KGIS first. Search by address, owner or Parcel ID, then select the parcel and review available map/property information.

Use KGIS

Need assessment help?

Use the Assessor website for 2026 reappraisal, appeal, assessment, field-review, forms and office assistance.

Use Assessor Site

Need the tax amount?

Skip the appraisal search entirely and use the Trustee’s county-tax lookup when the task is payment or tax status.

Use Trustee Lookup

State fallback: Tennessee Property Assessment Data is the statewide assessment starting point. Knox is one of the counties that uses its own external assessment system, so the state route can help confirm the correct official county path.

Official Tennessee Comptroller property data Open Tennessee Property Assessment Data

Knoxville Property Assessor Map: KGIS Search Help

KGIS is the practical map-based companion to the Assessor record. It combines data supplied by Knox County, the City of Knoxville and KUB.

Address Search

Do not add city, state or ZIP on the first search. When normal entry fails, Address Builder can help select the recognized street, house number and unit.

Owner Search

Owner names use a last-name / first-name style. A partial search is useful, but refine a common surname with a first-name initial.

Parcel Search

Paste the exact Parcel ID. Leading zeroes, letters and internal spaces can matter, so do not “clean up” the number before searching.

What KGIS can help you check

Parcel location and address.
Owner information supplied for parcel research.
Parcel ID and acreage context.
Nearby parcels.
Standard and historical aerial imagery.
Zoning-related map context.
FEMA flood-related map layers.
School and political-district layers.
Subdivision or deed-related parcel clues.

Map limitation: KGIS is not a legal survey. Do not use a GIS parcel line alone to resolve a fence, boundary, easement, encroachment or title dispute.

Need help from the KGIS office?

The current KGIS office schedule lists Monday and Friday as appointment-only days and Tuesday through Thursday as walk-in days from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Phone support is available Monday through Friday. Calling first is useful for unusual map or product requests.

Official KGIS Maps Open KGIS Property Map

What a Knox County Property Record Means

Field	What it helps answer	Important limitation
Owner display	Who the assessment record currently associates with the property.	Not a title opinion; a recent deed may not yet be reflected.
Property address	Identifies the physical parcel.	Can differ from the owner’s mailing address.
Parcel ID	Best identifier for repeat searches and cross-checking systems.	Preserve the official formatting when using KGIS.
Appraised value	The Assessor’s estimated property value for assessment purposes.	Not the final property-tax bill.
Assessed value	Applies Tennessee’s statutory assessment ratio to appraised value.	The applicable city/county tax rate still must be applied.
Land / improvement data	Shows appraisal components and building characteristics.	Incorrect physical characteristics should be raised with the Assessor.
Acreage / parcel outline	Useful assessment and map context.	Not a substitute for recorded legal description or survey.
Deed references	Can help connect parcel research to recording history.	Recorded-document verification belongs with the Register of Deeds.

Knoxville Property Assessment: Appraised vs Assessed Value

Tennessee does not tax every property class at 100% of appraised value. The statutory assessment percentage is applied first.

Property classification	Assessment ratio	$400,000 appraisal example
Residential	25%	$100,000 assessed value
Farm	25%	$100,000 assessed value
Commercial / industrial	40%	$160,000 assessed value
Business personal property	30%	$120,000 assessed value
Public utility	55%	$220,000 assessed value

Residential example: a $400,000 appraised residence produces a $100,000 assessed value before city/county tax rates are applied.

Calculator warning: the Assessor’s online tax calculator currently states that it reflects the 2025 tax rate and is only an estimate. Use the actual Trustee and City tax systems for an official 2026 obligation.

Official Assessor explanation Review Assessment Rules

2026 Knox County Reappraisal: Why Your Value Changed

Knox County reappraised all real property for 2026. The county now follows a two-year reappraisal schedule designed to keep property records and market values more current.

Year-one data work can include

Physical-condition review.
Square footage and structure characteristics.
Building materials.
Building permits.
New construction.
Demolitions and structural changes.
Real-estate sale information.

Valuation work can include

Location and neighborhood market behavior.
Recent comparable sales.
Property type.
Land and building characteristics.
Statistical appraisal models.
Review and implementation of updated values.

Newer 2026 notice controls: an older 2025 Assessor article expected reappraisal notices in April, but the newer April 6, 2026 official update said owners would receive them during May. When official pages conflict, use the newest year-specific notice.

Reappraisal does not automatically equal the same percentage tax increase. The assessment ratio and final local tax rates still affect the bill.

Official Knox County 2026 reappraisal Review Reappraisal Process

How to Challenge a 2026 Knoxville / Knox County Assessment

An assessment appeal should address the value, classification or property record—not simply say that the tax bill is high.

Check factual property data first

Review square footage, classification, land data, condition, improvements and other characteristics. A factual error can distort value before comparable-sales analysis even begins.

Decide what you are challenging

Separate a wrong property fact from a market-value disagreement. State the specific correction or value you believe the evidence supports.

Check the current local appeal stage

Residential informal appeals for the 2026 reappraisal have ended. Contact the Assessor to confirm whether a County Board of Equalization or another correction route remains available for your property.

Prepare objective evidence

Use relevant sales, your recent purchase, a recent independent appraisal, documented condition issues or proof of an incorrect property characteristic.

Preserve formal appeal rights

An informal review is not the same as an appeal to the County Board of Equalization. Follow the formal Board process when needed to preserve further appeal rights.

Save the Board decision notice

If you continue to the State Board, the date the local Board action notice was sent can determine your next filing deadline.

2026 local-calendar conflict: the Assessor’s general appeals page says the County Board meets during June, while the current 2026 informal-appeal page says July. Do not calculate your filing deadline from those month labels. Call 865-215-2360 and ask for the current County Board filing status for your parcel.

Tennessee State Board deadline: a State Board value appeal is generally due by August 1 of the tax year or within 45 days after the date the County Board action notice was sent, whichever is later. A later 45-day period can matter even though August 1, 2026 has passed.

Official appeal sources

Knox Appeal Process Tennessee State Appeals

Build Better 2026 Property Assessment Appeal Evidence

The strongest case connects evidence to an actual value conclusion. A stack of listings or a statement that “my assessment jumped too much” does not by itself establish an incorrect appraisal.

Useful market evidence

Recent comparable sales from the relevant market period.
A recent purchase of the subject property.
An independent appraisal less than about a year old when relevant.
Comparable adjustments for size, acreage, condition, age and location.
Photos and repair evidence for material condition differences.

Weak appeal arguments

“My tax bill is too high.”
“My value increased more than my neighbor’s.”
A random online home estimate without comparable analysis.
Properties from a materially different location or condition.
Evidence that never states the value you believe is correct.

Make a one-page appeal summary

Parcel ID and property address.
2026 appraised value.
Your requested value or correction.
Specific factual or valuation issue.
Three to five strongest comparable/evidence items.
Short explanation of major differences.
Copies of any appraisal, purchase or condition documents.

If you advance to the Tennessee State Board: do not assume evidence submitted locally automatically follows your appeal. Prepare to provide the evidence again according to the State Board’s instructions.

Knox County Tax vs City of Knoxville Property Tax

A property inside the City of Knoxville can have both city and county tax obligations. The Assessor supplies assessment data, but the taxing/collecting offices are separate.

Task	Office	What it controls
Appraised / assessed value	Knox County Property Assessor	Assessment and property characteristics.
Knox County tax	Knox County Trustee	County bill, payment and collection.
City of Knoxville tax	City Revenue Office	City real-estate tax and payment.
Recorded ownership	Register of Deeds	Recorded deeds and land documents.

Current published tax rates

City of Knoxville

The current City Finance page lists a City property-tax rate of $2.1556 per $100 of assessed value.

Knox County

The same current City Finance page displays a Knox County rate of $1.5540 per $100 of assessed value.

Rate verification rule: the Assessor’s calculator still carries a notice saying it reflects 2025 rates. For an actual 2026 liability, use the final Trustee/City tax record rather than relying on the Assessor calculator.

Recent buyer inside Knoxville city limits?

The City warns that its ownership/address display corresponds to January 1 of the current tax year and can remain unchanged after a mid-year transfer. A purchaser should not assume a missing buyer name means no city tax is due.

Closing-proration warning: a buyer/seller agreement that prorates property taxes at closing does not change the taxing authority’s rights against the property. Verify the actual City and County accounts after purchase.

Official City of Knoxville tax information Review City Property Taxes

How to Look Up and Pay Knox County Property Taxes

Use the Trustee for the official county tax balance. The Property Assessor cannot post a tax payment or issue an official paid-tax status.

Open the official Trustee tax lookup

Search the correct property and confirm the parcel/account information before choosing a payment option.

Check the correct tax year

Separate the current bill from a prior-year delinquent balance and confirm whether City of Knoxville tax must be checked separately.

Review the payment method and fee

Online payment currently carries a third-party processing fee, so read the checkout amount before authorizing the transaction.

Save proof of payment

Keep the parcel/account information, tax year, amount, payment date and confirmation together.

Verify posting

Return to the official account after processing. Contact the Trustee—not the Assessor—if the payment is missing or applied incorrectly.

Current payment routes

Online through the official Trustee property-tax portal.
In person at a Trustee location.
By phone at 865-215-2305, option 3.
By mail to P.O. Box 70, Knoxville, TN 37901.

Current online processing fees

Credit card: 2.5% third-party fee.
E-check: $1.00 third-party fee.
Confirm the checkout fee before submitting because processor fees can change.

October 1 — taxes become due

Current-year Knox property taxes enter the normal payment cycle.

End of February — normal penalty-free deadline

Review the actual tax bill for the controlling date and payment instructions.

March 1 — delinquency

Unpaid prior-year taxes normally become delinquent and applicable charges begin.

Trustee branch alert: office locations and seasonal availability can change. Check the Trustee’s current locations page before driving to a satellite office.

Official Knox County Trustee

Lookup / Pay County Tax Review Payment Methods Check Trustee Locations

Want Monthly Property-Tax Payments? Knox County Bank Draft Options

The Trustee offers a prepayment bank-draft program for owners who would rather build toward the next property-tax bill through monthly drafts.

Prepayment bank draft

All prior property taxes must be paid before enrollment.
You may start during the year.
After the first year, drafts follow a 12-month schedule beginning in January.
The base tax amount is divided by months remaining in the year and rounded up.
October–December drafts can be adjusted after the new tax amount is known.
The plan automatically renews unless terminated.

Already delinquent?

The Trustee also describes a delinquent-tax bank-draft plan structured to bring the account current within a maximum two-year payment period. Contact the office to determine the draft amount.

Enrollment documents

Signed bank-draft agreement.
Voided check or bank statement/letter showing account and routing information.

Official Knox County Trustee bank-draft program Review Bank Draft Program

2026 Property Tax Relief and Tax Freeze in Knox County

Tax Relief and Tax Freeze are different programs. Relief reimburses qualifying homeowners for part or all of eligible paid tax amounts; the Freeze can cap the qualifying principal-residence tax amount at a base level while eligibility continues.

2026 Tennessee Property Tax Relief

Category	Key 2026 eligibility	2026 program limits / forms
Elderly homeowner	Age 65 on or before Dec. 31, 2026; own and use the home as primary residence; income qualification.	$38,470 maximum 2025 income used for the 2026 application; relief calculated on up to $33,600 market value.
Disabled homeowner	Disabled on or before Dec. 31, 2026; own/use primary residence; income qualification.	$38,470 income limit; relief calculated on up to $33,600 market value.
Disabled veteran	Own/use the home as primary residence and meet an applicable qualifying VA disability standard.	Complete 2026 Form F-16; relief calculated on up to $175,000 market value.
Widow(er) of disabled veteran	Qualifying surviving spouse, primary-residence requirements and applicable veteran qualification.	Complete 2026 F-16S; death certificate and ID required; up to $175,000 market value.

When to apply: the official 2026 Tennessee brochure says to apply when you receive the 2026 property-tax bill. The deadline is 35 days after the delinquency date, and taxes must also be paid by that date.

Tax Relief is not an exemption. You still receive the property-tax bill and remain responsible for the required payment process.

Official Tennessee 2026 Tax Relief Review 2026 Tax Relief

2026 Knox County Tax Freeze

Basic qualifications

Principal residence in a participating jurisdiction.
Applicant age 65 by the end of the application year.
Income from all sources within the applicable limit.
Application must be renewed annually.

Knox County 2026 income limit

The Tennessee Comptroller’s 2026 Tax Freeze table lists $63,470 for Knox County.

The Freeze is based on the tax amount in the first qualifying year. Improvements or moving to another residence can change the base amount or require a new qualification.

Relief + Freeze: the programs can work together, but qualifying for Tax Relief does not automatically complete the separate Tax Freeze application. Freeze eligibility is rechecked each year.

Official Tennessee Tax Freeze rules and 2026 limits Check 2026 Tax Freeze

Search Knoxville Deeds, Liens and Recorded Ownership Records

Use the Assessor/KGIS record to identify the parcel, then move to the Knox County Register of Deeds when you need the recorded document itself.

Identify the parcel first

Save the Parcel ID, property address, current owner display and approximate transfer period.

Search recorded documents

Use the likely party name and recording period. Confirm that the document actually describes the property you are researching.

Check the document type

Distinguish a warranty deed, quitclaim deed, deed of trust, release, lien or plat rather than treating every recorded document as proof of a sale.

Order a certified copy when needed

The Register currently lists certified copies at $1 per page. A certified deed copy can be obtained when the original has been lost.

Lost your deed?

The Register explains that the recorded document remains the ownership evidence. A certified copy can be obtained from the office.

Want to add a name?

The Register does not provide a simple add-name form. A new deed must be properly prepared and recorded; the office recommends an attorney or title company.

Paid off a mortgage?

The lender normally files a release. Search the recorded records or contact the Register when you need a copy or need to confirm the release.

Lien-search limitation: not every possible lien is necessarily filed with the Register of Deeds. Court or Tennessee Secretary of State records can matter depending on the lien type.

Official Knox County Register of Deeds

Need Knoxville Permits, Zoning, Occupancy or Code Records?

These records answer a different question from an Assessor lookup. For property inside the City of Knoxville, Development Services is the better route for many permit and regulatory-history requests.

Record needed	Start here	Search / request tip
Building or trade permits	City Development Services / Record Search	Search by full record number, address or parcel; add dates/status when results are too broad.
Zoning / variance information	Development Services	Confirm whether the requested historic record is available before paying for a report.
Certificate of occupancy	Development Services	Use a property records request when online record details do not provide what you need.
Open code / environmental property report	Development Services	Call 865-215-3669 before filing to confirm the data and likely fee.
Neighborhood code violation	Neighborhood Codes Enforcement	Use its separate records-request route for violations such as overgrown lots or abandoned vehicles.

Property report fee: the City says Development Services generally charges $50 to create a report on a particular property or address. Call before filing to make sure the information you need is available and to confirm the fee.

Fast free search before ordering a report

The City’s Record Search can search by record number, address or parcel. Address searches require a house number and at least three characters of the main street name; leave out directional and street-type wording. Results are limited, so narrow a busy property by opened-date or status filters.

Official City of Knoxville property-record resources

Search City Records Property Records Request Guide

Fix a Wrong Address, Owner or Property Characteristic

Mailing address is wrong

Use the Assessor’s Mailing Address Change Request. The form asks for the property owner of record, property address, Map & Parcel ID or account number, new mailing address, contact details and a required owner/representative signature.

Building information is wrong

Use the Assessor’s field-review route when square footage, physical condition, demolition, additions or another appraisal characteristic appears inaccurate.

Ownership is wrong

Check whether the deed was recorded first. If the legal transfer is correct but the assessment record has not updated after a reasonable processing period, contact the Assessor with the parcel and recording information.

Address-change form details from the official PDF

The form changes the mailing address for both city and county tax offices.
Owner of record must be identified.
Property address is required.
Provide Map & Parcel ID or account number.
Enter the complete new mailing address.
Owner or property-representative signature is required.
Mail/deliver it to the Property Assessor, City/County Building, Suite 204, 400 Main Street, Knoxville, TN 37902.

Official Knox County Property Assessor PDF Open Mailing Address Change Form

Recent buyer: verify the deed recording before asking the Assessor to change ownership. The deed office and assessment system can update on different schedules.

Can You Hide Your Name From the Online Knox Property Search?

Knox County provides an official “Unlisted Ownership” request for a limited purpose. It does not erase the legal ownership record.

What the request can do

Under the Tennessee law cited on the Assessor’s form, a qualifying owner of a primary residential property may request that the searchable online ownership field display “UNLISTED”.

Identify the property owner.
Provide property physical address.
Provide Parcel Identification Number components.
Confirm that it is the requester’s primary residence.
Sign and date the request.

What the request does not do

The PDF expressly says actual ownership records must continue to show the owner’s name. Property record cards, assessment rolls and responses to valid open-records requests can still identify ownership.

This is therefore an online searchable-database privacy measure—not a deed suppression, title privacy service or removal of public ownership records.

Proof of primary residence

The Assessor portion of the form lists proof such as a driver’s license or government-issued identification, voter registration card, or another form of proof accepted by the office.

Submission routes shown on the form

Method	Submission details
Mail / in person	Knox County Property Assessor, City/County Building Suite 204, 400 Main Street, Knoxville, TN 37902.
Fax	865-215-3671.
Email	Property.Assessor.Map@knoxcounty.org.

Official Knox County Assessor privacy-request PDF Open Unlisted Ownership Form

Knoxville Property Search Problems: Fix Them in This Order

Problem	Likely cause	Best next step
Legacy Property Lookup is unavailable	Current maintenance.	Use KGIS, Assessor resources or the Trustee depending on your task.
Address returns nothing	Too much address formatting.	Use house number + main street name; remove city, ZIP, direction and suffix.
Owner search returns too many results	Common surname.	Add first-name initial or switch to address/Parcel ID.
Parcel ID fails	Leading zero, letter or spacing was removed.	Copy the ID exactly from the official record.
New owner is missing	Deed and assessment systems have not synchronized.	Check Register recording first, then contact the Assessor if the delay persists.
Tax amount is missing	You are searching appraisal data.	Use the Trustee and, when applicable, the separate City tax search.
City tax search returns zero records	Directions or road-type wording were entered.	Use one criterion and enter only street number + main street name.
Property value jumped	2026 countywide reappraisal or changed characteristics.	Review the property facts and market evidence before contacting the Assessor.
GIS line conflicts with fence	GIS is not a boundary survey.	Use deed/plat records and a surveyor for legal boundary work.
Need a permit instead of appraisal data	Wrong records system.	Use City Development Services record search/request resources.

Knoxville Property Assessor’s Office and Related Contacts

Before calling, have the property address and Parcel ID available. For a tax issue, also have the tax year and payment confirmation.

Office	Best for	Contact
Knox County Property Assessor	Value, classification, characteristics, ownership/mailing record, field review, reappraisal and appeal routing.	400 Main Street, Knoxville, TN 37902 865-215-2360 Mon–Fri 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
Personal Property	Business tangible personal-property assessment.	865-215-2362.
Knox County Trustee	County tax bill, payment, Tax Relief, Tax Freeze and collection issues.	400 Main Street, Suite 427 865-215-2305 Mon–Fri 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
City of Knoxville Revenue	City property-tax lookup and payment.	400 Main Street, Room 453 865-215-2084 Mon–Fri 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
Register of Deeds	Deeds, mortgages, releases, liens, plats and recorded documents.	400 Main Street, Suite 225 865-215-2330 Mon–Fri 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
KGIS	Map/product support and GIS questions.	606 Main Street, Suite 150 865-215-2641 Walk-in Tue–Thu; appointment Mon/Fri.

Assessment call script

“I’m calling about Parcel ID [number]. My question is about the 2026 [value / classification / property characteristic / appeal]. The specific issue is [one sentence]. What is the correct current review route?”

Tax call script

“I’m calling about Parcel ID or tax account [number] for tax year [year]. I need to confirm the [balance / payment / receipt / Tax Relief / Tax Freeze] status.”

Deed call script

“I need a recorded property document. I have the party name, property address and approximate recording date. What search or copy route should I use?”

Before You Rely on a Knoxville Property Record

Confirm the property is in Knox County.
Confirm whether City of Knoxville tax also applies.
Match the exact property address and Parcel ID.
Verify the displayed value is for the correct tax year.
Separate appraised value from assessed value.
Use the Trustee for the actual county tax balance.
Use the City tax portal separately when applicable.
Use the Register of Deeds for recorded ownership documents.
Do not treat KGIS parcel lines as a survey.
Confirm an appeal deadline using the current notice and office because Knox’s current appeal pages conflict on the Board month.

Knoxville Property Assessor FAQs

Is there a Knoxville County Property Assessor?

No. Knoxville is in Knox County, Tennessee. The official assessment office is the Knox County Property Assessor, which handles appraisal values, assessment records, property characteristics and assessment appeals.

How do I search Knoxville property records by address?

Start with KGIS or the Knox County property-search route. Enter the house number and main street name first. KGIS advises leaving out the city, state and ZIP, and you can use Address Builder when the normal address search fails.

Can I search Knox County property records by owner name?

Yes. KGIS supports owner-name searches using last-name / first-name style. Try a partial surname and first-name initial when a common name produces too many results.

Where is the Knoxville property assessor map?

Use official KGIS Maps for parcel, address, owner and Parcel ID research. KGIS also offers aerial and other map layers, but its parcel lines should not be treated as a legal survey.

Why is the Knox County Property Lookup not working?

As verified August 15, 2026, the legacy Property Records & Taxation lookup is displaying a maintenance notice. Use KGIS, the Property Assessor website or the Trustee tax lookup depending on the record you need, then retry the legacy system later.

How is a Knoxville residential property assessed?

Tennessee residential real property is assessed at 25% of appraised value. A residence appraised at $400,000 therefore has a $100,000 assessed value before applicable property-tax rates are applied.

How do I appeal my 2026 Knox County property value?

Review the property facts and market evidence first. Residential informal appeals for the 2026 reappraisal have ended, so contact the Knox County Property Assessor for the current County Board or correction route. A later State Board appeal is generally due by August 1 or within 45 days after the County Board action notice was sent, whichever is later.

Where do I pay Knox County property taxes?

Use the Knox County Trustee, not the Property Assessor. The Trustee offers online, in-person, telephone and mail payment routes and also administers local application routing for programs such as Tax Relief and Tax Freeze.

Can a Knox County homeowner hide their name from the online property search?

A qualifying owner of a primary residential property can request “UNLISTED” in the Assessor’s searchable online ownership field using the official form. The request does not erase the owner’s name from actual ownership records, assessment rolls or valid open-records responses.

Where can I find Knoxville deeds, permits and other property records?

Use the Knox County Register of Deeds for recorded deeds, liens, releases and plats. For Knoxville city permits, zoning, certificates of occupancy or certain code/property-history records, use City Development Services and its record-search or property-record request process.

Use the Property Record That Actually Answers Your Question

For appraisal value and property characteristics, start with the Knox County Property Assessor. For the parcel map, use KGIS. For county taxes, use the Trustee; for City of Knoxville tax, use City Revenue. For legal recording history, move to the Register of Deeds.

Before paying, appealing or relying on a record, verify the Parcel ID, tax year, city/county jurisdiction and source. For 2026 assessment disputes, check the current appeal status directly because the informal period has ended and Knox’s current pages do not use a consistent County Board month.