The 2026 PROPERTY TAX RELIEF APPLICATION - DISABLED VETERAN is the packet the Knox County Trustee uses for the State of Tennessee Property Tax Relief Program. It is one of the Knox County property tax forms, and it combines an eligibility checklist, the F-16 consent for release of information from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and the 2026 DV Application (CT-0067). On this page you can fill out the form online on FillingPDF and download or print the completed PDF; the signed application must be brought or mailed to the Trustee.
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What is CT-0067?
The 2026 PROPERTY TAX RELIEF APPLICATION - DISABLED VETERAN is the Knox County Trustee's application packet for the State of Tennessee Property Tax Relief Program, used by qualifying disabled veterans to request a payment credit toward their 2026 Knox County property taxes.
The packet has three working parts:
- A "You May Qualify" checklist with the disability requirements and the additional requirements for veterans.
- The F-16 consent form, CT-0435 (Rev. 3/2026), which authorizes the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs to release the information needed to confirm the veteran's status under Tenn. Code Ann. § 67-5-704, including the percentage of disability, and to forward it to the Property Tax Relief Program.
- The 2026 DV Application, CT-0067 (Rev. 3/2026), published by the Comptroller of the Treasury - Division of Property Assessments under Tenn. Code Ann. § 67-5-701 through 67-5-704.
A last page lists examples of acceptable proof of residency.
Tax relief is a payment credit funded by the State of Tennessee. It is not an exemption: you still receive your tax bill and must pay your property taxes each year. The relief is a set amount that changes from year to year and cannot be applied for retroactively. The same application form has classification boxes for Elderly, Disabled, Disabled Veteran and Widow(er) of Disabled Veteran; the income section on it is only for elderly and disabled homeowners.
Who needs to file CT-0067?
Disabled veterans who own and live in their home in Knox County use this application. The checklist says you must meet one of these disability requirements:
- a disability from paraplegia or permanent paralysis of both legs and lower part of the body, legal blindness, or loss or loss of use of two or more limbs, acquired in connection with service;
- 100% permanent total disability, as determined by the veterans' administration, resulting from having served as a prisoner of war; or
- service-connected permanent and total disability or disabilities, as determined by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.
You must also meet the additional requirements: a VA rating dated on or before December 31, 2026; no dishonorable discharge from any armed service; your name on the deed or other proof of ownership; the property as your primary residence in 2026; and 2026 property taxes paid in full, or paid in full by your mortgage company. The Trustee's page says there is no income limit for disabled veterans.
You cannot apply for two properties, and you are ineligible if you received tax relief on another Tennessee property, or a property tax exemption in another state, in the current tax year. Widow(er)s who were married to their veteran at the time of the veteran's death and have not remarried may also qualify; the application has its own classification box for them.
When to file CT-0067
Your signed application, all required documentation and full payment of your property taxes must be received no later than April 5, 2027. Interest applies to unpaid property taxes starting March 1st, so paying early protects you from it.
This packet is for the 2026 program year. The VA rating must be dated on or before December 31, 2026, and you must live on the property as your primary residence in 2026. Relief cannot be applied for retroactively, and the amount of relief changes year to year.
The Trustee's page says that once you are approved you must reapply every year and provide documentation of eligibility. If you apply for relief in both the city and the county, only one application is required.
Documents you need
- Completed F-16 consent form (section 1 only), signed, with the veteran's name and full Social Security number, so the VA can release information to the Property Tax Relief Program.
- A copy of your valid driver's license or state-issued ID.
- Proof of residency, only if the address on your ID differs from the property address: one of a valid driver's license, valid state-issued ID card, bank statement, VA letter, voter's registration card, automobile insurance policy or Social Security letter.
- Alternative proof of residency: two different utility bills that include the service address and mailing address; cell phone bills are not acceptable unless other services are included.
- Proof of residency documents must be dated for the tax year (2026) in which relief is applied for, or earlier.
- Proof of ownership by another means, if your name is not on the deed.
- An explanation of the difference, if the name on your application differs from the name the Social Security office has for you; the phrase "are the same person" is not accepted.
- If your property is in a trust: the section of the trust specifying the name of the trust and the name of the grantor/settlor/trustor.
- If your residence is a mobile home: ownership documentation such as the bill of sale, or the title in your name.
How to fill out CT-0067
Confirm you meet the requirements
Read the "Disabled Veteran - You May Qualify" checklist. You must meet one of the three disability requirements and all the additional requirements, such as a VA rating dated on or before December 31, 2026 and the property as your 2026 primary residence.
Complete section 1 of the F-16
Enter the veteran's last name, first name, middle initial and Social Security number, then sign and date, or write "See Attached Application" in the signature area as the form provides. Fill out only section 1; sections 2 and 3 are for the Tax Relief office and the VA.
Mark the application classification
On the 2026 DV Application (CT-0067), enter the date and mark Disabled Veteran (not Elderly, Disabled or Widow(er) of Disabled Veteran unless that applies to you).
Enter applicant and property details
Fill in your last name, first name, MI, SSN, gender, date of birth, Parcel ID, and the property address with city, TN and ZIP.
Add a mailing address if needed
If your mailing address differs from the property address, enter it and mark PERMANENT or TEMPORARY, giving the reason in comments. USPS does not forward Tax Relief checks.
Provide contact information
Enter your phone number and email, plus an alternate contact's name, phone and email. The checklist asks for a reliable phone number and an alternate contact number.
Select property type and residency answers
Mark the property type (home, mobile home, mobile home on someone else's land, home on a parcel with multiple residences, or commercial). Answer whether you live on the property, are relocated, rent it, or received tax relief or an exemption elsewhere.
Describe co-owners, spouse and other parties
Answer whether the property is co-owned, whether you are married and whether there is a life estate. List other parties with name, SSN, gender and DOB; additional parties need the F-10 form. Complete the deceased-owner section if it applies.
Leave office-only sections blank
The jurisdiction, taxes paid, receipt number, mortgage company and collecting official certification areas are for the Trustee's office. The income boxes are marked for elderly and disabled homeowners only.
Sign and date the application
Sign as applicant; a spouse, co-owner, resident or remainder signs where indicated. If you can only sign by making a mark, two witnesses must sign and give their addresses.
Gather your supporting documents
Prepare a copy of your valid ID and, when they apply, proof of residency, a name explanation, the trust section or mobile home ownership documents.
Review and download the completed PDF
Check every entry and signature, then download or print the completed PDF from FillingPDF. Assemble the package described under How to submit.
How to submit CT-0067
The application cannot be submitted electronically or by email. You can bring it to a Knox County Trustee location (no appointment necessary) or mail it.
- In person: All locations are open Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
- Halls - By Rual King, 7328 Norris Freeway, Knoxville, TN 37918, (865) 215-3461.
- Cedar Bluff, 9000 Executive Park Dr., Suite A301, Knoxville, TN 37923, (865) 215-8555.
- East Town Crossing - By Home Depot, 4734 Centerline Drive, Knoxville, TN 37917, (865) 258-3516.
- City County Building (Pay to Park), 400 Main Street, 4th Floor, Knoxville, TN 37902, (865) 215-2305.
- Chapman Plaza - By Tennova Health, 7339 Chapman Highway, Knoxville, TN 37920, (865) 577-3680.
- By mail: Knox County Trustee, P.O. Box 70, Knoxville, TN 37901.
Include the signed application, the F-16 consent form and all required documentation, and make sure full payment of your property taxes is received by April 5, 2027. If you need help filling out the application, any location will help, and all required copies can be made for you at no cost. FillingPDF lets you fill out and download the PDF; submission follows the channels above.
Common mistakes to avoid
- Filling out any section of the F-16 consent form other than section 1; the form says doing so voids it.
- Leaving the F-16 unsigned, or without your name and full Social Security number; hard-to-read numbers can cause the form to be denied.
- Trying to submit the application by email or electronically; it must be brought to a Trustee location or mailed.
- Missing the April 5, 2027 receipt date, or sending the application without full payment of 2026 property taxes (or without them being paid by your mortgage company).
- Giving a name that differs from the Social Security record without an explanation, or writing only "are the same person."
- Omitting the trust section for a property held in a trust, or the bill of sale or title for a mobile home; the state cannot approve the application without them.
- Not providing a reliable phone number and an alternate contact; if you cannot be reached, the application may not be approved.
- Applying for tax relief on two properties, or after receiving relief on another Tennessee property or an exemption in another state.
- Filing separate applications for city and county relief; only one application is required.
- Leaving out a mailing address when you have relocated; USPS does not forward Tax Relief checks.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Knox County disabled veteran property tax relief application?
It is the Knox County Trustee's 2026 packet for the State of Tennessee Property Tax Relief Program. It includes the eligibility checklist, the F-16 VA consent form and the 2026 DV Application (CT-0067) that a qualifying disabled veteran uses to request relief on 2026 property taxes.
Is tax relief an exemption from Knox County property tax?
No. Tax relief is a payment credit funded by the State of Tennessee. You still receive your Knox County property tax bill and are responsible for paying your property taxes each year; the full 2026 taxes must be paid, or paid by your mortgage company.
Who qualifies as a disabled veteran for this relief?
You must meet one of three disability requirements on the form, have a VA rating dated on or before December 31, 2026, have no dishonorable discharge, and own and live on the property in 2026. The Trustee's page says there is no income limit for disabled veterans.
What is the deadline for the disabled veteran application?
Your signed application, all required documentation and full payment of property taxes must be received no later than April 5, 2027. Interest on unpaid taxes applies starting March 1st, and relief cannot be applied for retroactively.
Can I submit the application online or by email?
No. You can fill out the PDF online on FillingPDF and download or print it, but FillingPDF does not file it. The application cannot be submitted electronically or by email: bring it to a Trustee location or mail it to P.O. Box 70, Knoxville, TN 37901.
What part of the F-16 consent form do I fill out?
Only section 1. Filling out any other section voids the form. The form must be signed and include your name and full Social Security number; hard-to-read numbers can cause it to be denied.
What proof of residency do I need?
Only if the address on your ID differs from the property address. Submit one item such as a bank statement, VA letter, voter's registration card, auto insurance policy or Social Security letter, or two utility bills, dated 2026 or earlier.
Do I have to reapply every year?
Yes. The Trustee's page says that once you are approved for tax relief you must reapply every year and provide documentation of eligibility. This packet is specific to 2026, and the amount of relief changes year to year.
Do I need separate applications for city and county relief?
No. If you are applying for relief in both the city and the county, only one application is required. A Senior Property Tax Freeze is a different program with its own application.
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