37716 Property Tax Rate

Property owners in ZIP code 37716 (Clinton, Tennessee) pay a median of $1,252/year in property taxes on homes valued at $220,500. This translates to an effective tax rate of 0.57%, which is 4% above the Tennessee state average of 0.55%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 37716 is approximately $104, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Anderson County.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in Tennessee, 37716 has lower property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 37711 (0.57%) and 37919 (0.57%).

In Clinton, property taxes represent approximately 2.0% of the median household income of $61,250, providing context for the relative tax burden on homeowners in this area.

Tennessee assesses property at 25% of market value with no state-mandated cap on annual increases, so Anderson County will reassess your home at the purchase price and adjust it annually based on the assessor's valuation. Anderson County provides a Homestead Exemption for seniors 65+ and disabled homeowners that exempts a portion of assessed value from taxation — apply at the Anderson County Assessor's office with age verification or disability documentation. Within 30 days of receiving your first post-purchase assessment from the Anderson County Assessor, request a review to confirm accuracy and file your exemption application if eligible.