Clarksville property tax: where it goes
A Clarksville house pays 0.777% of its taxable value in property tax. For a house at $263,600 of market value, that's about $2,049 a year.
Tax is levied on assessed value, which for residential property is 25% of appraised value, at rates per $100 of assessed value.
Who taxes this house
| Taxing agency | Rate | On $263,600 |
|---|---|---|
| City of Clarksville | 0.2525% | $666 |
| Montgomery County (general, roads, debt service, capital projects) | 0.425% | $1,120 |
| Montgomery County schools (General Purpose School, School Transportation) (schools) | 0.1% | $264 |
| Total | 0.777% | $2,049 |
2026 tax year (FY 2027), City of Clarksville and Montgomery County.
Ways to pay less
- Seniors 65+ or disabled, low income: state property tax relief. The State of Tennessee pays all or part of the property tax on the home of owners 65 or older, or totally and permanently disabled, whose total income is $38,470 or less. It is a reimbursement, not an exemption: you still get and pay your tax bills. How: Apply at the Montgomery County Trustee's Office or, inside city limits, at the City of Clarksville; the 2026 window runs November 1, 2026 to April 5, 2027.
- Disabled veterans or surviving spouses: state property tax relief. Homeowners with a qualifying service-connected disability (such as a total and permanent disability rating), or their unremarried surviving spouses, can have the State pay all or part of the property tax on their home. How: Apply at the Montgomery County Trustee's Office (931-648-5710) from November 1, 2026; eligibility is checked with the VA through consent form F-16 or F-16S.
- Seniors 65+: Montgomery County property tax freeze. Homeowners 65 or older whose combined 2025 income is $63,470 or less can freeze the tax on their home at the amount for the year they qualify, even if the tax rate or appraisal goes up. The County notifies the City of your freeze. How: Apply in person at the Montgomery County Trustee's Office, 350 Pageant Lane, Suite 101-B, by April 5, 2027, with proof of age, ownership, residency and income; reapply every year.
Dates
| When | What |
|---|---|
| Nov 1, 2026 (in 10 days) | The 2026 tax relief application window opens for elderly, disabled and disabled veteran homeowners. |
| Apr 5, 2027 | Deadline to file 2026 Tax Relief and Tax Freeze applications at the Trustee's office; 2026 taxes must be paid in full first. |
| May 15 to June 1 | Call the Assessor's Office (931-648-5709) to book a County Board of Equalization appeal hearing; the board meets from the first business day of June. |
| Last day of February | Montgomery County and City of Clarksville property taxes, payable from October, must be paid by the last day of February of the following year; from March 1, interest of 1.5% a month is added. |
Pay or manage it
Sources
- Montgomery County FY 2027 approved budget (tax levy resolution 26-6-11)
- Montgomery County Assessor: property tax calculator and 2026 rates
- Montgomery County Assessor: appealing assessments
- Montgomery County Trustee: tax relief for elderly or disabled homeowners
- Montgomery County Trustee: tax relief for disabled veterans and widow(er)s
- Montgomery County Trustee: tax freeze for seniors
- City of Clarksville property tax FAQs
Checked October 21, 2026. Every number here comes from the public sources listed, matched by our checker.
Rates change every year; this page shows when it was last checked. Nothing here is legal, tax or insurance advice.