PROPERTY TAX ASSESSMENTProperty Tax Assessment in Tennessee - June, 2023 Property taxes are a major expense for storage owners and operators. Positive business cycles, as we have seen for the last few years, can cause an upswing in property valuations/assessments. Operators who hold onto their properties do not necessarily realize additional cash flow. Unlike salaries, maintenance, insurance and other large expenses, storage owners have little say over the tax assessment and some have expressed frustration over their property tax increases. We, your Tennessee Self Storage Association (TNSSA) are very concerned that taxes, as well as other legislative matters, remain fair and equitable across all asset classes. Last year our Legislative Committee looked into this matter in depth and we:
What we found is that in the State of Tennessee taxes are actually quite reasonable compared to other states. In fact, Rocket Mortgage ranks Tennessee the 15th lowest rate in the nation (https://www.rocketmortgage.com/learn/property-taxes-by-state). County Appraisers:
When making assessments, assessor’s methodologies “paint with a broad brush.” What this means is that, assessors may be unaware of specific exceptions, conditions, and circumstances that have been overlooked. Remember, your property taxes are based on your property’s valuation - you need to take action if you feel your assessment is unfair. If you feel your property is unfairly taxed, contact your County’s tax assessor to appeal to the county board of equalization. Appeals must be filed on or before August 1 of the tax year, or within forty-five (45) days of the date notice of the local board action was sent, whichever is later. If you have any questions, or would like to discuss further, please contact us at info@tnssa.net. Property Tax Assessment in Hamilton County - August, 2016 It has come to our attention that the Hamilton County Assessors Office has sent out letters requesting that property owners provide extensive detailed financial info in order for upcoming property assessments to be completed. The letter stated that tax code 67-5-1601 mandates that this information be provided. There are three ways to determine property value:
The county alleges to be converting from the Cost Approach to the Income Approach; thus, requiring owners to provide Profit & Loss Statements to the county whereby they would apply a CAP Rate to come up with the new value to which they would then apply the millage rate and come up with your new taxable amount. Typically, the income approach is used by owners to appeal property assessments that the owner feels has been valued too high. |
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NOTICE TO TENANTS The TNSSA thanks you for supporting our industry. However, the TNSSA is a not-for-profit trade association and does not mediate or resolve disputes between self storage operators and tenants. For issues with your facility or unit, please review your rental agreement and contact the individual named there. Alternatively, call, email, or visit the facility in person to address and resolve the concern. TNSSA does not have the power, authority, or ability to remedy any disputes between an operator and a tenant. |
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