Property Tax
Taxes are based on the appraised values placed on residential, industrial, and commercial properties by the Fayette County Assessor of Property. Taxes are calculated per $100 of assessed value multiplied by the current tax rate of $1.119. This rate is set by the Mayor and Board of Aldermen as part of the annual budget process.
Tax bills are usually mailed out by October of each year and become past due on March 1st. At that time, monthly interest of 1.5% will accrue. Delinquent taxes are presented to Attorney’s for collection on March 1st of the following year.
How to Calculate Your Property Tax
Assessment is a percentage of appraisal value:
- Residential 25%
- Commercial 40%
- Industrial 40%
- Personal Property 30%
In the state of Tennessee, residential property is assessed at 25% of its appraised value.
Using a $100,000 residential property as an example:
25% of $100,000 is $25,000
Rossville applies its tax rate to the assessed value in multiples of 100.
The current tax rate is $1.119 per $100 of assessed value.
To continue the example: $25,000/100 = 250
Town of Rossville taxes for the year are: 250 x $1.119 = $279.75
Payment Information
Property Tax payments for the total amount billed can be made from October through February. Multiple tax bills can be paid with one payment either in person or by mail.
Tax payments shall be made using the following methods:
- Regular mail should be sent to P.O. Box 27, Rossville, TN 38066.
- Lobby or walk-in, located at 360 Morrison, is open from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday, with exception of designated holidays.
- 24 Hour walk-up depository located at the Townhall Office.
Acceptable Forms of Payment
- Cash (in person only; do not mail cash payment)
- Personal check, cashier’s check, or money order, made payable to the Town of Rossville (there will be a $25 fee for a returned check)
Additional Information
Residents of Rossville also pay Fayette County taxes. Please visit the Fayette County Tax Assessor’s website for more information, including a searchable database that can find property sales data, ownership information on parcels in Rossville and more.
