La Vergne property tax: where it goes
A La Vergne house pays 0.481% of its taxable value in property tax. For a house at $343,885 of value before exemptions, that's about $1,654 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 $343,885 |
|---|---|---|
| City of La Vergne | 0.109% | $375 |
| Rutherford County | 0.3721% | $1,280 |
| Total | 0.481% | $1,654 |
2026 tax year (FY 2026-27), City of La Vergne and Rutherford County.
Ways to pay less
- Seniors 65+: property tax freeze. Homeowners 65 or older by December 31, 2026 can freeze the tax on their primary residence at the amount for the year they qualify. The Rutherford County Trustee lists an income limit of $63,470 for 2025 for the applicant, spouse and all others on the deed; the state's tax year 2026 list shows a $63,470 local option limit for LaVergne. You must reapply each year. How: Call the Rutherford County Trustee's Office at (615) 898-7705 for an appointment.
- Seniors 65+ and disabled homeowners: state tax relief. Tennessee pays back part or all of the property tax for low-income elderly and disabled homeowners. Combined 2025 income of the owners and spouse cannot exceed $38,470, and relief is calculated on the first $33,600 of market value. How: Call the Rutherford County Trustee's Office; for city taxes you may also contact your city collecting official.
- Disabled veterans: state tax relief. Disabled veteran homeowners whose disability meets the state's categories, and some surviving spouses, can get property tax relief calculated on up to $175,000 of market value. How: Call the Rutherford County Trustee's Office; for city taxes you may also contact your city collecting official.
Dates
| When | What |
|---|---|
| By Feb 28 | The City of La Vergne says total taxes must be paid by the last day of February the following year to avoid interest; interest accrues at 1.5% each month. |
| Before Apr 5, 2027 | Apply for the 2026 senior property tax freeze with the Rutherford County Trustee before April 5, 2027. |
| 35 days after delinquency | The City of La Vergne says the deadline to apply for tax relief is 35 days after the city's delinquency date, and taxes must be paid before relief is received. |
Pay or manage it
Sources
- www.wgnsradio.com new-certified-tax-rates-announced-after-
- www.lavergnetn.gov Tax-Department
- rctrustee.com senior-tax-freeze
- www.comptroller.tn.gov TaxFreezeIncomeLimitsList2026.pdf
- rctrustee.com tax-relief
- www.comptroller.tn.gov TaxReliefBrochure.pdf
- www.comptroller.tn.gov tax-relief.html
- www.lavergnetn.gov Tax-Relief
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.