Sullivan County Property Taxes
Payment Options
In Person at Trustee’s Office
Blountville
- 3411 TN-126, #104 Blountville, TN 37617
- First floor of the historic Sullivan County Courthouse: 3411 Tn Hwy 126, Ste #104
- Open Year Round
- 8am- 5pm | Monday – Friday
- 423-323-6464
Bristol
- 801 Anderson St, Room 139
- Open October 1 - March 13
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8am- 5pm | Thursday & Friday
1:30pm- 2:30pm | Closed For Lunch - 423-354-7037
Kingsport
- 225 West Center Street #101
- Open October 1 - March 13
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8am- 5pm | Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday
1:30pm- 2:30pm | Closed For Lunch - 423-354-7036
Electronic
Payable by credit card, debit card, or electronic check
Current convenience fees are: 2.5% for credit and debit cards, $1.25 for e-checks. Additional $.30 charge for phone payments.
Installment cards (Klarna, Affirm, SplitIt, etc) cannot be used.
Phone Payments
- 888-382-2315
BANK OF TENNESSEE LOCATIONS
Payments accepted October 1, 2025 through Friday, February 27, 2026
Blountville - 1917 Highway 394
Bristol - 1223 Volunteer Parkway
Kingsport - 4214 Ft. Henry Drive
301 East Center St. (No Drive Thru)
Details
- Cash or Check Only
- MUST bring tax notice with payment.
- NO tax relief, delinquent, or partial payments accepted.
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Sullivan County Trustee
Trustee PO Box 550
Blountville, TN 37617 - 411 Hwy 126 Ste 104
Make checks payable to: Sullivan County Trustee (include phone number)
Drop Box
- Sullivan County Courthouse | 3411 Hwy 126, Blountville
On left side of courthouse near alleyway
Partial Payments & Prepayments
PARTIAL PAYMENTS: Taxpayers may break their annual payment into multiple installments between October 1 and February 28. The taxpayer is responsible for keeping a record of their balance and any remaining payments due. Our office does not send monthly bills. These payments can be made by mail, online, or at the Trustee’s office.
How Property Taxes Work
The amount of your property taxes are set in conjunction with the Sullivan County Board of Commissioners and the Assessor of Property. The Assessor evaluates and assigns a value to the property. The assessed value is then multiplied by the tax rate set annually by the Board of Commissioners. The Trustee’s office then receives the tax rolls and will begin the process of the collection of the annual taxes. As a courtesy the Trustee prints notices, and mails them in late September of each year.
The payment period for County taxes begins on the first Monday in October and continues through the last day of February of the following year. On March 1, County taxes become delinquent and begin to accrue 1.5% interest per month. The Trustee is only authorized to remove interest charges through a Court Order or an assessment change made by the State Board of Equalization or the Property Assessor’s office.
Tennessee law does not require the mailing of tax notices. Tennessee Code establishes property owners are presumed to know that taxes are due without personal notice. Failure to receive a tax bill does not relieve the responsibility of payment, nor is a reason for the removal of interest charges.
Electronic Payment Posting Information
Payments may be made until 11:59pm on the date payment is due. Due to the ability of taxpayers to make payments outside of traditional office hours, the posting date may vary from the payment date.
The date displayed on the electronic confirmation page is recognized as the official date of payment.
A convenience fee is charged to the cardholder by the payment clearinghouse. None of this fee is retained by the County.
Current fees are: 2.5% for credit and debit cards, $1.25 for e-checks. Additional $.30 charge for phone payments.
Tax Relief Assistance
The State of Tennessee offers a rebate program for certain homeowners who own and live in their primary residence located in Sullivan County.
Homeowners who may qualify must meet the following qualifications prior to December 31, 2024:
- Elderly homeowner age 65+ with total combined household 2024 income of $37,350 or less. Spouse or co-owner must be included in total income
- Disabled homeowner as recognized by the Social Security Administration with above income limit
- Permanently 100% disabled Veteran homeowner as determined by Veterans Administration or the widow(er) of a qualifying tax relief veteran.
Annually, State Tax Relief VOUCHER MUST BE RETURNED TO TRUSTEE’S OFFICE to receive credit on taxes. All taxes & any interest must be paid by the 4/1/26 deadline to qualify.
Both owner & spouse (even if not a co-owner) must sign the application
Documents needed:
- Proof of income
- Social security card
- Proof of residency and age
Based on individual circumstances, additional information may be required to qualify. If residence is a mobile home, a copy of title or bill of sale is required.
If you have questions or to make an appointment concerning tax relief, call our office at 423-323-6470 or 423-323-6469. More information can be found at www.tncot.cc/taxrelief.
Our Locations
Blountville
Main Office
- 3411 TN-126, #104 Blountville, TN 37617
- First floor of the historic Sullivan County Courthouse: 3411 Tn Hwy 126, Ste #104
- Open Year Round
- 8am- 5pm | Monday – Friday
- 423-323-6464
Bristol
Satellite Location
- 801 Anderson St, Room 139
- Open October 1 - March 13
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8am- 5pm | Thursday & Friday
1:30pm- 2:30pm | Closed For Lunch - 423-354-7037
Kingsport
Satellite Location
- 225 West Center Street #101
- Open October 1 - March 13
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8am- 5pm | Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday
1:30pm- 2:30pm | Closed For Lunch - 423-354-7036
You can make multiple partial payments October through February without interest penalty.