Bedford County, Tennessee property tax

Median property tax, home value and effective rate (Census 2020–2024)

Updated Oct 17, 2026, 1:57 AM ET
Effective property tax rate
0.48%

Homeowners in Bedford County, Tennessee paid a median $1,345 a year in property tax on a median home worth $281,200, an effective rate of about 0.48% (Census 2020–2024).

Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year medians

#53 lowest of 95Tennessee counties by effective rate

0.50%Tennessee statewide · US 0.94%
Median tax paid
$1,345
per year, 2020–24
Median home value
$281,200
owner-occupied
Effective rate
0.48%
tax ÷ value
Tax vs. income
2.0%
of $67,225 median household income
Owner costs
$1,461/mo
median with a mortgage, incl. tax & insurance

How Bedford County compares

Effective rate (median tax ÷ median value)

Bedford County0.48%
Tennessee0.50%
United States0.94%

Median tax paid per year

Bedford County$1,345
Tennessee$1,442
United States$3,119

Tax on a home here

At the local 0.48% effective rate

Home valueEstimated yearly taxPer month
$150,000$717$60
$250,000$1,196$100
$350,000$1,674$140
$500,000$2,392$199

Cities and towns in Bedford County

PlaceMedian taxMedian valueRate
Shelbyville$1,371$244,0000.56%
Unionville$1,201$280,5000.43%
Bell Buckle$1,339$306,6000.44%

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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates, tables B25103 (median real estate taxes paid), B25077 (median home value), B25003, B25088, B19013 and B01003. These are 2020–2024 medians reported by owner-occupants, not 2026 tax bills or official mill rates. The effective rate here is median tax ÷ median home value. Actual bills depend on assessed value, exemptions (homestead, senior, veteran) and local levies. Check with your county assessor or treasurer. Not tax advice.

Frequently asked questions

What is the property tax rate in Bedford County, Tennessee?

Homeowners in Bedford County, Tennessee paid a median $1,345 a year in property tax on a median home worth $281,200, an effective rate of about 0.48% (Census 2020–2024).

How much is property tax on a $300,000 home in Bedford County?

About $1,435 a year ($120 a month) at the 0.48% median effective rate. Your bill depends on assessed value and exemptions.

Is Bedford County property tax high?

It ranks #53 lowest of 95 Tennessee counties. The state median effective rate is 0.50% and the US rate is 0.94%.

Where do I pay property tax in Bedford County?

Bills are issued and collected by the Bedford County treasurer or tax collector, based on values set by the county assessor.