Tennessee Property Tax Relief, Seniors & Disabled
State of Tennessee / Shelby County Trustee
About This Program
The Grant Map catalogs Tennessee Property Tax Relief, Seniors & Disabled in its Memphis, TN research directory. The record carries audience tags for homeowners; those tags do not establish eligibility or current service coverage.
State reimburses property taxes for Shelby County homeowners age 65+ or totally/permanently disabled with income at or below $37,530. Shelby County relief credit: ~$219.91/year. Frees up income for home repairs. Apply once with county trustee; renew annually.
Age 65+ or totally disabled; income at or below $37,530
The cited program-specific URL responded on 2026-07-21; confirm current terms.
Record set last reviewed 2026-04-01. How we verify our data.
Other published resources for Memphis, TN, are listed below. Review each separately and ask the administrators whether they can coordinate funding for the same work:
- RRRAP, Residential Repair & Rehab Assistance Pilot Up to $25,000 (forgivable)
- 901HELP Memphis Home Empowerment Loan $5,000, $25,000 low-interest loan
- Habitat Memphis Aging in Place Program Free (grant, up to ~$20,000)
- LISC Critical Home Repair for Seniors Up to $20,000 (grant)
Key Details
- Age 65+ or totally/permanently disabled
- Income limit: $37,530 (all household sources)
- ~$219.91/year property tax relief in Shelby County
- Apply by April 5, 2026 at Shelby County Trustee
How to Apply
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Your application paperwork
Documents you will likely need
- Proof you own and live in the home (deed, recent mortgage statement, or property tax bill).
- A government-issued photo ID for every owner on title.
- Household income proof (recent pay stubs, last year's tax return, or benefit award letters for everyone in the home).
- Proof of age (driver's license or birth certificate) if the program is age-based.
- Documentation of disability (award letter or a physician's statement) if the program is disability-based.
- A written estimate from a licensed contractor for the work (many programs require this to apply).
- Photos of the problem area or the work to be done.
- Keep every receipt and invoice: this program pays you back after the work is done, so you pay first and are reimbursed.
- The program's own application form, completed (use the official link or phone number on this page).
Requirements vary by program and locality. Confirm the exact rules and application route with the administrator. We can help you prepare your paperwork, but you submit it yourself.
Deadline: Apply by April 5, 2026 (Shelby County Trustee)
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Frequently asked questions
What amount is listed for Tennessee Property Tax Relief, Seniors & Disabled in Memphis, TN?
The Grant Map record states: Up to ~$220/yr (Shelby Co.), state reimburses. Confirm the current amount and eligible costs with the administrator.
What audience tags are recorded for Tennessee Property Tax Relief, Seniors & Disabled in Memphis?
The directory record carries audience tags for homeowners. It also carries a low-income tag. It carries a senior-related tag. These tags do not establish eligibility; confirm the complete current rules with the administrator.
How do I apply for Tennessee Property Tax Relief, Seniors & Disabled in Memphis, TN?
Confirm the application route directly with State of Tennessee / Shelby County Trustee; use the cited source on this page as a starting point or call 901-222-0200. Confirm any fee or cost with the administrator. Deadline: Apply by April 5, 2026 (Shelby County Trustee).
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