Property owners are reminded that city property taxes were due by December 31, 2024. Payments made after this date are subject to interest charges. Tax billings for the year were mailed on September 30, 2024, and were available for payment on the city’s website starting October 1, 2024.
Interest on late payments begins accruing from January 1, 2025, at a rate of 1.5% per month, or any part of a month, applied to the base tax until full payment is made. Acceptable payment methods include cash, check, or credit card, but bank counter checks or two-party checks are not accepted.
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Property owners can access their tax information and make payments online through the city website. Payments by mail should be addressed to the City of Murfreesboro and sent to P.O. Box 1139, Murfreesboro, TN 37133-1139. In-person payments are accepted at City Hall, located on the 1st Floor of the Finance Department at 111 West Vine St., Monday through Friday, from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
The city and county participate in the State of Tennessee Property Tax Freeze Program. Low-income senior citizens or disabled veterans may qualify for the State of Tennessee Property Tax Relief Program, potentially reducing their property taxes.
For questions about information on the property tax bill, contact the Rutherford County Assessor’s Office at (615) 898-7750. For inquiries regarding payment options or the city property tax relief program, reach out to the Finance/Tax Department at City Hall at (615) 893-5210 or email City Treasurer Erin Tucker. You can also watch a video for more information.
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Free Webinar for New Tennessee Business Owners
The Tennessee Department of Revenue is hosting a free webinar for new business owners on January 8, 2025, to help them understand state tax obligations. The session will cover key topics such as tax registration and different types of taxes, and it is part of a quarterly series designed to support emerging businesses. Interested participants can register through the provided online link. The department plays a significant role in collecting state revenue, having collected $22.2 billion in state taxes and fees in fiscal year 2024.