Bedford County Property Taxes
Bedford County, Tennessee
Effective Tax Rate
0.00%
25.4% above state avgMedian Annual Tax
$0
$106/mo escrow
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Annual Tax
$0
Monthly
$0
Eff. Rate
0.50%
At a Glance
Median Home Value
$255,300
State avg ▲ $201,611
Tax w/ Mortgage/yr
$1,259
$105/mo escrow
Tax w/o Mortgage/yr
$1,305
$109/mo
State Tax Rate Rank
#46
of 95 counties (1 = lowest)
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About Property Taxes in Bedford County, Tennessee
Bedford's taxes far below national norms
At 0.499% effective rate, Bedford County sits comfortably below the national average effective rate of around 0.85%, protecting residents from steep property tax bills. The median tax of $1,274 represents less than half the national median of $2,690.
Below Tennessee's average rate
Bedford County's 0.499% effective rate falls slightly below Tennessee's state average of 0.511%, ranking it among the state's more affordable counties for property taxes. Yet the median tax of $1,274 exceeds the state median of $1,016 due to higher median home values.
Competitive with regional peers
Bedford County's rate of 0.499% sits between Blount County (0.503%) and Cannon County (0.479%), making it middle-ground for its region. The higher median home value of $255,300 means larger absolute tax bills despite a below-average rate.
Median home costs $1,274 yearly
A typical Bedford County home valued at $255,300 generates an annual tax bill of approximately $1,274. The rate stays consistent whether you have a mortgage or not, ranging from $1,259 to $1,305.
Assessment appeals can reduce your bill
Many Bedford County homeowners find their assessments exceed actual property values, creating strong grounds for appeals. If recent market conditions suggest your home is worth less than the assessed value, challenging the assessment could yield tax savings.
How Bedford County Compares
Median Annual Property Tax
Bedford County
0.50%
Effective rate
Tennessee Avg
0.50%
Effective rate
National Avg
0.91%
Effective rate
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Data updated: March 2026
Data from U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates. Effective tax rate is calculated as median property tax divided by median home value.