Property Tax Freeze Eligibility Reaches More Wilson County Seniors

Lebanon, TN (06/20/2025) – The monthly Wilson County Commission meeting was held on June 16, 2025. During the meeting, several resolutions were passed regarding Wilson County’s budget and the upcoming tax year. One such resolution was passed that will increase the income limit for property tax freeze eligibility. The property tax freeze is a program for senior adults ages 65+ who are on a fixed income. The income limit for the tax year 2026 will be raised from $51,790 to $63,470. This is good news, as it will allow more senior adults to qualify for the tax freeze! The resolution applies for the tax year 2026. Currently, tax year 2025 is still taking place and residents will be paying 2025 taxes when they receive their bill in October. Next year, when commissioners set the tax rate in June 2026, qualifying residents will be frozen at that rate.

The process to qualify for the program can be found on the back of the property tax bill. Those interested in applying will need to meet with Dawn Bennett or Lisa Crockett in the Trustee’s Office. For the 2026 tax season, applicants will need their 2025 (since taxes are a year behind) tax return, Driver’s License, and Social Security and Medicare cards. This information applies to everyone listed on the property deed which is verified by the Trustee’s Office. The adjusted gross income and social security benefits are calculated after medical is deducted. If that amount is under the income limit ($63,470) the applicant is approved, and their property taxes would be frozen until the next tax year at which time they would need to reapply.

“As always, Wilson County strives to assist our senior adults in any way that we can. Last October, Wilson County received a Certificate of Commitment for becoming an Age-Friendly Community in the AARP network. At the time, Wilson County was 1 of only 2 counties in the state to achieve that certification. Our community supports senior adults in many ways, and the property tax freeze is one small way that we can help enhance the quality of life for our seniors,” said Mayor Randall Hutto.

“This resolution would not have been possible without the efforts of the Wilson County Commission, spearheaded by Commissioner Haskell Evans. We sincerely thank our commissioners for all they do for the citizens of Wilson County!”

The Wilson County Trustee’s office is located in the Wilson County Courthouse, 228 E. Main St., Room 103, Lebanon, TN 37087. Regular office hours are Monday – Friday, 8:00am-4:00pm, excluding federal holidays. For more information, call their office at 615-444-0894 or visit their website at Trustee | Wilson County, TN.

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