Property Tax in Fentress County
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Fentress taxes rank among nation's lowest
Fentress County's effective tax rate of 0.342% sits well below the national median of 0.76%, placing it in the bottom 15% of U.S. counties by tax burden. The median annual property tax here is just $519, compared to the national median of $2,690—a difference of over $2,100 per year.
Tennessee's most affordable tax county
Fentress County has the lowest effective tax rate among Tennessee's 95 counties at 0.342%, well below the state average of 0.511%. With a median tax bill of $519, Fentress residents pay roughly half what the typical Tennessee household pays ($1,016).
Fentress undercuts all regional peers
Fentress's 0.342% rate is significantly lower than neighboring Grainger County (0.506%) and Grundy County (0.422%). Even among the eight-county comparison group, Fentress offers the steepest tax savings for homeowners in the region.
What your Fentress home costs in taxes
On the county median home value of $151,800, the annual property tax bill totals approximately $519. Homeowners with mortgages pay an estimated $610 annually, while those without pay around $469.
Check your assessment to save more
Even in low-tax Fentress County, many homeowners are overassessed relative to their home's actual market value. A property tax appeal can reduce your bill further—and with Tennessee law allowing challenges every two years, it's worth verifying your assessment is fair.