Arlington Property Tax Quick Facts
- Location
- Arlington, Tennessee
- Shelby County
- Assessed By
- Shelby County Assessor of Property
- Appeal Deadline
- June 15 or 45 days from notice
- County Tax Rate
- ~1.68%
- Shared with Arlington
How to Appeal Property Taxes in Arlington
Check your assessment
Enter your Arlington address for a free 60-second check. We compare your assessed value against comparable sales and neighborhood data.
Get your evidence packet
If over-assessed, pay $45 for a complete appeal packet with comparable sales, equity analysis, and pre-filled forms for Shelby County.
File your appeal
Submit your appeal to Shelby County Assessor of Property before June 15 or 45 days from notice. Our filing guide walks you through every step.
About the Arlington Property Market
Arlington is a city located in Shelby County, Tennessee. Every property inside the Arlington city limits is assessed by Shelby County Assessor of Property, which applies Tennessee property tax rules uniformly across the county.
Because Arlington property values are set at the county level, the $180,000 county median home value and 1.68% effective tax rate apply to homes throughout the city. Homeowners who believe their Arlington home is over-assessed have the right to file a appeal directly with Shelby County Assessor of Property before the June 15 or 45 days from notice deadline.
Tennessee allows the assessor to defend or adjust the assessed value during a appeal, so Arlington homeowners should build a strong evidence-based case before filing — which is exactly what ProtestMax generates for $45.
Arlington Property Market Context
Every Arlington homeowner operates under Tennessee property tax law, and understanding the state context is the first step toward a successful challenge.
Tennessee market character
Tennessee reassesses on a 4-6 year cycle (varies by county), and residential property is assessed at 25% of appraised value. Nashville, Knoxville, and Chattanooga have all posted strong gains with aggressive mass appraisal updates.
How Tennessee handles appeals
Tennessee homeowners appeal first to the county assessor (informal), then the County Board of Equalization, then the State Board of Equalization. The state publishes Assessment Appeal guidelines that make the process accessible.
When to file in Arlington
Informal appeals run through May. County Board deadlines vary but most fall in early-to-mid June.
Common Arlington Property Types
Arlington homeowners typically file protests across these property categories:
Single-family homes
The most common residential type and the dominant protest category.
Condominiums
Common in denser parts of the city and near employment centers.
Townhouses
Attached-home neighborhoods in newer subdivisions.
Small multi-family
Duplexes and 2-4 unit buildings assessed as income property.
Commercial
Retail, office, and small commercial along major corridors.
ProtestMax supports all of the above property types in Arlington. Each appealpacket is tailored to the property's classification and uses comparable sales from Arlington and surrounding Shelby County neighborhoods.
Arlington Property Tax Appeal Questions
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Nearby Cities in Shelby County
These Tennessee cities share the same appeal deadline (June 15 or 45 days from notice) and are assessed by Shelby County Assessor of Property.