Hendersonville property tax: where it goes
A Hendersonville house pays 0.502% of its taxable value in property tax. For a house at $454,002 of market value, that's about $2,281 a year.
Tax is levied on assessed value, which for residential property is 25% of appraised value, at rates per $100 of assessed value.
The city's Tax Structure page shows $0.5883 per $100 without a year; the state-agency profile labels that rate 2025. No newer city rate was found, so it may be out of date.
Who taxes this house
| Taxing agency | Rate | On $454,002 |
|---|---|---|
| City of Hendersonville | 0.1471% | $668 |
| Sumner County (general, debt service, highway, capital projects) | 0.1767% | $802 |
| Sumner County General Purpose School (schools) | 0.1786% | $811 |
| Total | 0.502% | $2,281 |
City rate: most recent published (page shows no year; state profile says 2025); Sumner County FY2027.
Ways to pay less
- Seniors 65+: Sumner County property tax freeze. Homeowners 65 or older whose income from all sources is $48,550 or less (Sumner County, tax year 2026) can have the tax on their home frozen at the amount owed in the year they first qualify, even if the rate goes up or the county reappraises. How: Apply every year with the Sumner County Trustee (615-452-1260); 2026 applications are taken beginning September 2026.
- Free backdoor trash service with a medical waiver. Residents who require backdoor collection due to physical limitations can complete a medical exemption waiver and then receive backdoor service at no charge. How: The form is completed by both the resident and a physician and dropped off at City Hall, emailed to Public Works or faxed to (615) 264-5327.
Dates
| When | What |
|---|---|
| From Mar 1 | Interest is added to any delinquent taxes at a monthly rate of 1.5% beginning March 1st. |
| From Sep 2026 | The Sumner County Trustee takes 2026 tax freeze applications beginning September 2026; applications must be completed no later than 35 days after the February tax payment deadline. |
| Oct - Feb | Property taxes are payable beginning the first Monday in October and are due by the last day of February each year. |
Pay or manage it
Sources
- City of Hendersonville tax structure
- https://sumnercountytn.gov/departments/assessor-of-property/how-to-calculate-your-taxes/
- TaxFreezeIncomeLimitsList2026.pdf
- property-tax-freeze.html
Checked October 22, 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.