Tennessee Disabled Veteran Property Tax Relief
State of Tennessee / Shelby County Trustee
About This Program
The Grant Map catalogs Tennessee Disabled Veteran Property Tax Relief in its Memphis, TN research directory. The record carries audience tags for homeowners; those tags do not establish eligibility or current service coverage.
Tennessee reimburses property taxes on up to $175,000 of market value for veterans with permanent total disability, paraplegia, loss of limbs, or POW-related 100% rating. No income limit. Surviving spouses also eligible. Shelby County: ~$1,176.88 annually; City of Memphis has separate office.
Permanent total disability or paraplegia required; no income limit
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
- No income limit, any qualifying permanent disability
- Tax relief on up to $175,000 home value
- Shelby County: ~$1,176/year relief
- 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.
- Proof of military service (DD-214) and, for disability-based grants, your VA disability rating letter.
- 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 (postmark) for tax year 2025
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Frequently asked questions
What amount is listed for Tennessee Disabled Veteran Property Tax Relief in Memphis, TN?
The Grant Map record states: Tax relief on up to $175,000 of home value. Confirm the current amount and eligible costs with the administrator.
What audience tags are recorded for Tennessee Disabled Veteran Property Tax Relief in Memphis?
The directory record carries audience tags for homeowners. It also carries a no-income-limit tag. It carries a veteran-related tag. These tags do not establish eligibility; confirm the complete current rules with the administrator.
How do I apply for Tennessee Disabled Veteran Property Tax Relief 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 (postmark) for tax year 2025.
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