38011 Property Tax Rate

Property owners in ZIP code 38011 (Brighton, Tennessee) pay a median of $1,058/year in property taxes on homes valued at $203,800. This translates to an effective tax rate of 0.52%, which is 5% below the Tennessee state average of 0.55%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 38011 is approximately $88, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Tipton County.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in Tennessee, 38011 has lower property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 37801 (0.52%) and 38351 (0.52%).

In Brighton, property taxes represent approximately 1.5% of the median household income of $71,029, providing context for the relative tax burden on homeowners in this area.

Tennessee has no statewide property tax cap—your property will be reassessed at market value annually by the Tipton County Assessor upon purchase. Tipton County provides a homestead exemption for owner-occupied primary residences; file your application with the Tipton County Assessor within 30 days of taking title to lock in the exemption. Contact the Tipton County Assessor's office to obtain the exemption application and confirm the county's specific exemption amount and any income limits.