Davidson County (Metro Nashville) reappraises property on a four-year cycle, most recently in 2025. Your tax bill is the Assessor's appraised value times the 25% residential assessment ratio, times the certified tax rate.
When to appeal
Watch for your assessment change notice, typically mailed in the spring of a reappraisal year. If the appraised value looks higher than what your home would sell for, that's your signal to appeal.
The appeal ladder
- Informal Review — you raise the issue directly with the Assessor's office and submit supporting evidence. Many cases resolve here.
- County Board of Equalization (CBOE) — an independent board that hears appeals, generally convening in June. You (or your representative) present comparable sales and any record errors.
- State Board of Equalization (SBOE) — the next step if you disagree with the CBOE outcome.
What makes a strong case
- Recent comparable sales of similar nearby homes below your appraised value.
- Errors in the property record (square footage, condition, finished space).
- Evidence of condition issues that reduce market value.
Deadlines
Informal review and CBOE deadlines fall in the spring and early summer of a reappraisal year and can change year to year — confirm the current dates with the Davidson County Assessor before you rely on them.
This is general information, not legal or tax advice.