With the introduction of higher income thresholds, the Nashville Metropolitan Trustee’s Office is actively informing the community about significant updates to the eligibility criteria for the Property Tax Freeze and Tax Relief programs. As the application deadline draws near, Metropolitan Trustee Erica S. Gilmore is committed to ensuring that all eligible Nashvillians are aware of these changes and encouraged to apply.
These are some key program updates you should be aware of. The Property Tax Freeze program eligibility age for homeowners is 65 or older as of December 31, 2023. The maximum household income increased to $47,750. Please note that starting July 2024, the income limit will rise to $60,000, allowing more families to qualify.
For the Tax Relief program, the eligibility age for homeowners is also 65 or older as of December 31, 2023. The maximum household income for this program is $33,460.
Applications for both programs are now open and will be accepted through Friday, April 5, 2024. Eligible residents, including recipients of SSD, 100% VA Disabled Veterans, veterans widows and widowers, are encouraged to apply and take advantage of these financial assistance opportunities.
Trustee Gilmore is hosting in-person sign-up events throughout the Metro Nashville Government area. She, along with guest speakers from the Metro Action Commission and The Housing Fund (Nashville), will be there to educate participant attendees about these programs, and other resources available for seniors 65+.
On Monday, March 18, Trustee Gilmore will be joined by Alisha Haddock of The Housing Fund and Dr. Garrett Harper of Metro Social Services for a Tax Relief and Tax Freeze Signup event at the Bellevue Family YMCA. The Bellevue YMCA is at 8101 TN-100, 37221; meaning it is located off Highway 100 near the intersection with Old Harding Pike, within a quarter mile of the Kroger on that side of Hwy 100. The event runs from 11:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m.
On Monday, March 25, Trustee Gilmore will be joined by Marvin Cox of the Metro Action Commission, along with Alisha Haddock of The Housing Fund and Dr. Garrett Harper of Metro Social Services for a Tax Relief and Tax Freeze Signup event at the East Park Community Center. The Center is at 600 Woodland Street in East Nashville. That event also runs from 11:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m.
Tax Relief Specialists will be on site to assist you with the process of signing up, and will be sharing information about the program. The Titans Foundation is co-sponsoring these events.
The Office of Metropolitan Trustee is in the Howard School Campus, Suite 220, and the phone number is 615-862-6330. Tax Relief and Tax Freeze Tax Relief Specialists may be reached directly at 615-862-6140. More information is available on the website: Nashville.gov/trustee
