Tennessee is raising the income ceiling for two groups in its property tax relief program — a change that could reduce 2026 tax costs for some homeowners.
Here’s what to know
For 2026, elderly and disabled homeowners can qualify with up to $38,470 in income — a $940 increase from a year earlier. The Moore County Observer reported that Tennessee’s Property Tax Relief Program reimburses eligible owners for part or all of the taxes on a qualifying primary residence. That income limit does not apply to disabled veterans and eligible surviving spouses.
Homeowners with qualifying disabilities may also be eligible regardless of age if they meet that same income test and can show they were disabled by the end of 2026. In Moore County, people who turn 65 by Dec. 31, 2026, can qualify if their combined 2025 income stays below the new threshold.
The relief program is widely used statewide, having been in place since 1973. Each year it helps more than 100,000 homeowners across Tennessee, distributing more than $41 million in benefits…