Paris property tax: where it goes
A Paris house pays 0.547% of its taxable value in property tax. For a house at $163,600 of market value, that's about $894 a year.
Tax is levied on assessed value, with rates applied per $100 of assessed value.
Who taxes this house
| Taxing agency | Rate | On $163,600 |
|---|---|---|
| City of Paris | 0.1676% | $274 |
| Henry County | 0.2998% | $490 |
| Paris Special School District (schools) | 0.0794% | $130 |
| Total | 0.547% | $894 |
2026 tax year: City of Paris (Ordinance 1337); county and school rates as listed on the Henry County Trustee page.
Ways to pay less
- Seniors 65+, disabled and disabled-veteran owners: State Property Tax Relief. The state reimburses qualifying owners for property tax. Applicants must be 65 on or before 12/31/2026, or disabled. Income limits apply; see the Comptroller brochure. How: Contact your county trustee to apply.
Dates
| When | What |
|---|---|
| Mar 1, 2027 | City property taxes become delinquent March 1, 2027; a 1.5% penalty is added for each month after that. |
| 35 days after delinquency | Deadline to apply for state tax relief is 35 days after the delinquency date; taxes must also be paid by then. |
Pay or manage it
Sources
- City of Paris Ordinance 1337, 2026 tax rate
- City of Paris property tax information
- TN Comptroller how to figure your tax bill
- TN Comptroller tax relief brochure
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.