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Dear Nashville and Davidson County residents,
Property tax statements are en route.
Each October, our office mails courtesy statements so homeowners can quickly see their property tax total, how to pay it, and how those dollars support Metro services.
Before diving in with a look at our 2026 property tax statements, I want to thank everyone who joined us at our staff swearing-in ceremony and open house.
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 Pictured: Office of the Metropolitan Trustee at Swearing-In Ceremony
Thank you to each and every one of our friends and community partners who stopped by our open house and cheered on our staff as they took their oaths of office.
We recognize and appreciate our elected officials who came by to join us, including County Clerk Sharon Hurt, School Board Member Robert Taylor, Circuit Court Clerk Joseph P. Day, Register of Deeds Karen Johnson, District 8 Council Member Deonté Harrell and, last but not least, my mother and father, Retired State Senator Brenda Gilmore and retired Juvenile Court Officer Harry Gilmore.
As I begin my third term, I promise that I will continue to keep our collection practices transparent and help homeowners and local business owners save money by making cost-saving programs and services more efficient and accessible.
Every property owner should be able to quickly see the full picture of where their taxes stand. That is why I will continue simplifying the most important information and making it easier to find. Let’s take a look at our 2026 sample statement.
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How to Read the Front of Your Tax Statement
There are a couple of key areas to look for when reading a property tax statement.
At the top right of the statement, the parcel's account number and PIDN, or Parcel Identification Number, are listed.
Owners of real property receive real property tax statements, while businesses with taxable tangible personal property receive personalty statements.
 The amount due on the parcel is listed near the bottom left of the tax statement.
If property taxes are paid by a mortgage company, that will be indicated in the red section near the middle of the statement.
Homeowners who have had a change of address should check the box near the bottom right and fill out the new mailing address on the back of the statement.
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How to Read the Back of Your Tax Statement
On the back side of the tax statement, the top section gives an overview of our Property Tax Relief and Tax Freeze programs.
 On the left side of the page, the pie chart shows how Metro’s Fiscal Year 2027 operating budget is allocated. Property taxes provide nearly 57% of the revenue supporting that budget. These monies will be invested back into the community to repair potholes, fund safety services, and prepare Metro students for the workforce.
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Total $3,799,676,000
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Education: 36.39%
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Public Safety and Justice: 21.07%
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General Government: 11.31%
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Debt Service: 11.50%
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Infrastructure and Transportation: 5.36%
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Health and Social Services: 4.82%
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Recreation and Culture: 4.18%
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Other: 5.38%
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This Year
Total $3,848,620,900
- Education: 37.38%
- Public Safety and Justice: 22.16%
- General Government: 11.54%
- Debt Service: 11.47%
- Infrastructure and Transportation: 5.53%
- Health and Social Services: 5.41%
- Recreation and Culture: 4.35%
- Other: 2.16%
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Read the Fiscal Year 2027 Citizens' Guide to the Metro Budget here.
On the bottom right side of the page, a notice explains that a $30 fee will incur for any returned payment, including checks or electronic transactions that are not successfully processed.
When making a payment, please ensure sufficient funds are in the bank account and that all payment information is entered correctly.
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Members of the Davidson County Tax Relief and Tax Freeze programs will receive their annual recertification vouchers in the form of a colored piece of paper.
 These vouchers must be completed and returned to the Trustee's Office by April 5, 2027, each program year to keep enrollment active.
Those who have not received their voucher by November 2026 should contact the Trustee’s Office at (615) 862-6330 for assistance.
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New Tax Relief Law Changes Income Recertification Requirements
 A new state Tax Relief law will help older Tax Relief recipients remain on the program.
Under this legislation, homeowners who are 80 or older and have participated in Tax Relief for at least five consecutive years will no longer need to self-report income/submit income documentation each year to recertify.
Instead, they can check a box on their annual voucher to certify that their income remains under the qualifying limit and that they continue to meet the program’s other eligibility requirements.
This change will help so many older homeowners who may struggle to leave the house, come into the office, gather income paperwork, or remember which documents need to be mailed.
This bill grew out of work from our office through the Certified Public Manager program, and I am proud that the Metropolitan Trustee’s Office supported it from idea to passage. The bill received bipartisan support in both the House and Senate, with additional support from the Trustee’s Association, the County Officials Association of Tennessee, and the Tennessee Comptroller’s Office.
By advancing this legislation, we are helping make Tax Relief easier to maintain for some of Tennessee’s most vulnerable homeowners.
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Qualifying older homeowners, disabled veterans, and other disabled homeowners can now apply for 2026 Tax Relief and Tax Freeze.
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Call (615) 862-6330 or visit our office to speak with a Tax Relief and Tax Freeze specialist.
At minimum, bring the following documents to begin an application:
- Valid photo ID
- All 2025 income documentation
- If no 2025 tax return was filed, 2025 bank statements and all 2025 income documents, including 1099 and SSA forms
- Disability award letter, if applicable
Additional documents may be required depending on individual circumstances. Click below to read the full application checklist.
Click the blue button below to book an appointment in advance.
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 2026 Community Bike & Scooter Ride
When streets are not designed with every road user in mind, driving becomes stressful and dangerous for everyone on the road.
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 Nzinga Jean and Council Member Antoinette Lee enjoy their post-ride pizza at The Batter's Box Bar & Grill.
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That is why, as Vice Chair of America Walks, I hosted my 2nd Annual Community Bike & Scooter Ride during America Walks’ Week Without Driving.
In partnership with Lime, we brought Nashville’s voice to the nationwide movement addressing the barriers non-drivers face.
Thank you to everyone who helped us open the door to policy changes and infrastructure investments that make Nashville’s streets safer for cyclists, pedestrians, and scooter riders.
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I have to give a special shout out to our elected official, District 33 Council Member Antoinette Lee for taking the time out of her busy schedule to hop on an e-bike and join us!
 Anyone who's been around Jefferson Street lately can smell excitement in the fall air, because Tennessee State University’s Homecoming Week is just around the corner!
On Saturday, October 17, we’re celebrating 99 years of Big Blue tradition by walking in the Homecoming Parade.
Scan the QR code or click the button below to register to walk with me. I’ve got sweatshirts waiting!
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 A new tax season means we are right back at it: bringing property tax savings to the people.
We are only one day into the 2026 tax season and we've already taken Tax Relief & Freeze across the county.
We started downtown, and then we teamed up with Council Member Joy Kimbrough to take the conversation to District 1. From there, we headed north, connected with older homeowners in Goodlettsville and Northwest Nashville.
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From there, I joined Council Member Terry Vo at her town hall to talk about our savings opportunities with District 17.
We kept rolling through Bordeaux and back downtown, finally spending this past weekend talking with our constituents in District 3 at Council Member Jennifer Gamble's Cedar Hill Community Day.
We are going to continue working our way through Davidson County to make Tax Relief and Tax Freeze more accessible for our homeowners.
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 Goodlettsville Outreach
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Upcoming community outreach opportunities will be shared in this newsletter and on our @nashvilletrustee social media channels.
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My administration also leads a major economic-development tool designed for Nashville’s commercial property owners and developers.
By creating a first-priority financing pathway that allows eligible commercial projects to access long-term capital for water, renewable-energy, and resiliency infrastructure upgrades, Nashville C-PACER removes one of the biggest barriers in today’s market: upfront costs.
Developers and commercial property owners interested in exploring C-PACER financing are encouraged to contact the Office of the Metropolitan Trustee for more program information.
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Great public service begins with great public servants, and we make sure we give our superstars here in the office their flowers when big milestones happen!
That's why we were so excited to recognize one of our fantastic team players, Ms. Stephanie Torrence, at the 2026 Mayor's Service Awards.
 Left to right: Stephanie Torrence, Trustee Erica S. Gilmore
Ms. Torrence has dedicated 35 years to Metro Government, including 30 years in the Trustee's finance department.
Throughout her three decades with our office, she has demonstrated tremendous hard work and dedication, and we are so proud to recognize her outstanding tenure.
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Please help me give a warm welcome to our newest intern, Ms. Cayah Robinson!
 Left to right: Nashville Genesys Works Executive Director Dr. Darren Kennedy, Cayah Robinson, Trustee Erica S. Gilmore
Ms. Robinson is a senior at Whites Creek High School and a volleyball superstar. As a Cobra alum, I'm glad to know #TheCreekStillRises!
I want to recognize Dr. Darren Kennedy for his fantastic work in carving these career success pathways in his capacity as executive director of the Nashville Genesys Works internship program!
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 We deeply appreciate our veterans and the service and sacrifice they have made for our country.
In our capacity of administering the Tax Relief program, we help qualifying disabled veterans reduce their property tax costs.
We are also supporting our veterans at the Paychecks for Patriots Job and Resource Fair on Tuesday, October 13, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at Lake Providence Missionary Baptist Church.
This is a wonderful opportunity for our servicemen and servicewomen to identify employment opportunities in the Nashville community.
Click the link to see participating organizations.
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 The day following Paychecks for Patriots, we are joining the Metro Action Commission for its Second Wednesdays series on Wednesday, October 14.
This is a great opportunity for older adults in our community to access resources for financial empowerment, Medicaid, food affordability and digital application assistance.
Join us at MAC’s Customer Care Center, located at 1281 Murfreesboro Pike, Nashville, TN 37217, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
We so appreciate the Metro Action Commission. They always do great work to make living in our community more affordable and accessible for our people, and we’re glad to support older homeowners by partnering with them at their resource hub for this fall series.
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 There’s nothing quite like a warm bowl of chili and great live music to usher in the fall.
I got to put on my serving gloves and serve chili to the good people of 37202 while we fellowshipped at Music for Seniors' free daytime concert.
Thank you for letting me serve you and share about our tax savings opportunities!
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Tax season is here, and I am putting good governance into action, both inside the office and out in our neighborhoods.
I am partnering with our council members, the mayor and community organizations to amplify Property Tax Relief and Tax Freeze savings.
With 2026 property tax statements on the way, I am ensuring property owners know how much they owe, whether they qualify for savings and how their tax dollars are being invested throughout our community.
Here's to the beginning of a new term, new season, and new memories to come!
Kind regards,
Metropolitan Trustee Erica S. Gilmore
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