Rules & Regulations of the State of Tennessee
Title 0600 - Board of Equalization
Chapter 0600-09 - Property Tax Freeze Program
Section 0600-09-.08 - VERIFICATION OF OWNERSHIP AND RESIDENCY
Current through April 3, 2024
(1) Evidence of ownership and residency is required and must accompany the application. Acceptable evidence of ownership shall include, but not be limited to, a copy of the current year tax notice or receipt for each jurisdiction for which the tax freeze is requested. Acceptable evidence of residency shall include, but not be limited to, a copy of the taxpayer's voter registration card, if available. The collecting official may consider other evidence submitted by the taxpayer that offers reasonable proof of ownership and residency.
(2) For a new application, before completing the certification, the collecting official must establish that the taxpayer is an owner as shown on the current year tax notice or receipt and the type of ownership interest; or if the taxpayer's name does not appear on the tax notice or receipt, the qualifications of the individual to apply for the tax freeze and the type of ownership must be evidenced. In the event the deed cannot be located, the taxpayer must submit an affidavit explaining the circumstances under which the applicant became the owner of the property.
(3) The taxpayer must establish ownership by evidence submitted no later than the deadline for filing the application or reapplication established under Rule 0600-9-.09.
(4) Other considerations of ownership verification are as follows:
Authority: Public Chapter 581, Acts of 2007, T.C.A. § 67-5-705.