The 2026 PROPERTY TAX RELIEF APPLICATION - ELDERLY & DISABLED (Form CT-0067) is the application the Knox County Trustee collects for the State of Tennessee Property Tax Relief Program. It is one of the Knox County property tax relief forms, and it serves homeowners who are 65 or older, or approved as disabled, by December 31, 2026 and who meet the income limit. On FillingPDF you can fill out the form online and download or print the completed PDF. The form itself is published by the Knox County Trustee, and it must be delivered in person or by mail, because it cannot be submitted electronically.
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What is CT-0067?
The 2026 PROPERTY TAX RELIEF APPLICATION - ELDERLY & DISABLED is the Knox County Trustee's application, printed as Form CT-0067 (Rev. 3/2026), for the State of Tennessee Property Tax Relief Program, which credits part of a qualifying homeowner's paid property taxes.
The Trustee's page describes tax relief as a payment credit funded by the State of Tennessee. It is not an exemption: you still receive your tax bill and remain responsible for paying your property taxes each year. The application form itself is headed "2026 DV Application" and cites Tenn. Code Ann. § 67-5-701 through 67-5-704 and the Division of Property Assessments.
The form has a checklist of requirements, then the application. Its classification boxes are Elderly, Disabled, Disabled Veteran and Widow(er) of Disabled Veteran. The income sections apply only to elderly and disabled homeowners. The application collects the applicant's details, property and residency answers, 2025 income for the applicant and other parties, and signatures.
Relief cannot be applied for retroactively. The Trustee runs a separate Senior Property Tax Freeze program with its own application. If you apply for both programs, you submit an application for each but provide only one set of documentation.
Who needs to file CT-0067?
Homeowners in Knox County who own and live in the property as their primary residence in 2026 use this application if they fit one of two groups:
- Elderly: you must be 65 years old on or before December 31, 2026.
- Disabled: you must be approved for disability on or before December 31, 2026. A pending disability case is not eligible as a disabled applicant.
Everyone must also meet the shared requirements. Your name is on the deed, or you can prove ownership another way. Your 2026 property taxes are paid in full, or your mortgage company will pay them in full. The combined 2025 income of you, your spouse and all co-owners, whether or not they live with you, must not exceed the income limit printed on the form. Co-owners in a life estate are the exception.
Exclusions printed on the form:
- You cannot apply for two properties.
- A property in an Irrevocable Trust is not eligible.
- If you received tax relief on another Tennessee property, or a property tax exemption in another state, in the current tax year, you are ineligible.
If you apply for relief in both the city and the county, only one application is required. Disabled veterans and widow(er)s of disabled veterans have their own classification boxes on the form.
When to file CT-0067
Your signed application, all required documentation and full payment of property taxes must be received no later than April 5, 2027. The form notes that interest applies to property taxes starting March 1st, so paying early protects your eligibility.
Eligibility dates are set at December 31, 2026: you must be 65, or approved for disability, on or before that date. The income reported is for 2025. Relief cannot be applied for retroactively, and the amount of relief changes from year to year.
Once approved for either the tax relief or the tax freeze program, you must reapply every year and provide documentation of eligibility, according to the Knox County Trustee's page. The form and the Trustee's page give no processing time.
Documents you need
- Income proof for 2025 for you, your spouse and all co-owners (except owners in a life estate): a copy of the income tax return, Social Security statement and any other income, taxable or not, including rental income.
- Examples of acceptable income documents: IRS income tax return (if filed), W-2 forms, interest/dividend statements, SSA-1099, a bank statement confirming SSA/SSI direct deposit, a Social Security benefit letter or a VA benefit statement.
- A Social Security Benefit Verification Letter when you need to confirm Social Security benefits; an income tax return is not accepted for that purpose.
- A copy of a valid driver's license or state-issued ID for you, your spouse and all co-owners.
- Proof of residency in 2026 if the address on your ID differs from the property address: for example a bank statement, VA letter, voter's registration card, automobile insurance policy, Social Security letter or two different utility bills.
- For a property in a trust: the section of the trust giving the name of the trust and the name of the grantor/settlor/trustor. The application cannot be processed without it.
- For a property with a mobile home: ownership documentation such as a bill of sale, or a title in your name. The application cannot be processed without it.
- For a property in a life estate: your answer on whether the remainder has lived in the home in 2026; if yes, information and income for the resident remainder.
- A copy of your income tax return if you report a loss from a business, farm, rental or similar source. Without a filed return, the loss cannot be deducted.
- Documentation showing the breakdown of the monthly benefit, only if you want U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Aid and Attendance excluded from income.
- Name-difference explanation, 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.
How to fill out CT-0067
Check the requirements checklist
Read the Elderly, Disabled and Shared Requirements on the first page. Confirm your age or disability approval date, ownership, primary residence in 2026, and that your 2026 taxes are paid or will be paid by your mortgage company.
Select the classification and date
In the Application Classification box, mark Elderly or Disabled (the form also lists Disabled Veteran and Widow(er) of Disabled Veteran) and enter the DATE as / /.
Complete the jurisdiction and payment rows
For the COUNTY and CITY rows, the form shows date taxes paid, receipt number, whether a mortgage company paid and whether the payment is issued to the applicant. Also mark YES or NO for tax payment late due to a mobile home park or mortgage company.
Enter the applicant and property details
Enter your last name, first name, MI, SSN, gender and DOB, then the Parcel ID and property address with city, TN and zip.
Give your mailing address
USPS does not forward Tax Relief checks. If your mailing address differs from the property address, mark PERMANENT or TEMPORARY, enter the address and give the reason in COMMENTS.
Add contact information
Enter your phone and email, plus an alternate contact name, phone and email. The checklist says a reliable phone number is needed, and the application may not be approved if you cannot be reached.
Mark property type and residency answers
Choose the property type (Home, Mobile Home, Mobile Home on Someone Else's Land, Commercial or Home on Parcel with Multiple Residences). Answer whether you live there, are relocated, rent the property, or received relief or an exemption on another property.
Report the applicant's 2025 income
Mark NO INCOME IN 2025 or enter each income type: SSA, SSI, retirement/pension, veteran's benefits, worker's comp, wages, dividends and interest, rental and other. Enter any loss in brackets, and enter the TOTAL 2025 INCOME.
Add co-owners, spouse and life estate details
Answer whether the property is co-owned, whether you are married and whether there is a life estate. Select the other party's type, enter their name, SSN, gender, DOB and 2025 income. For additional parties, the form says to complete and transmit Form F-10.
Complete the deceased owner section if it applies
Enter the name and year deceased and mark the relationship: Spouse, Parent, Sibling or Other.
Sign the application
Sign as applicant. A spouse, co-owner or resident remainder also signs. If the applicant can only make a mark, two witnesses must sign and give their addresses. The Collecting Official certification is for Trustee staff.
Review, download and assemble the package
Check names, SSNs, income totals and signatures, then download or print the completed PDF from FillingPDF. Gather the copies listed under required documents and deliver them as described under How to submit.
How to submit CT-0067
You can bring the application to a Knox County Trustee location in person or mail it. The form states that it cannot be submitted electronically or by email.
- In person (no appointment needed): 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 and all required copies. Staff at any location will help you fill out the application and will make the required copies at no cost to you. Your property taxes must be paid in full before the April 5, 2027 cutoff. FillingPDF lets you fill out and download the PDF; submission follows the channels above.
Common mistakes to avoid
- Sending the application by email or through an online channel; the form says it cannot be submitted electronically or by email.
- Missing the April 5, 2027 cutoff, or not having your 2026 property taxes paid in full by then, since the application, documents and full payment must all be received by that date.
- Leaving out a spouse's or co-owner's 2025 income, even when they do not live with you; the combined income must be within the limit.
- Submitting an ID with a different address than the property without proof of residency, such as a bank statement or two utility bills.
- Applying with a property in a trust without the trust section naming the trust and the grantor, or with an Irrevocable Trust, which is not eligible.
- Applying for a mobile home without a bill of sale or title in your name.
- Applying as disabled while the disability case is still pending; approval must be effective on or before December 31, 2026.
- Using an income tax return alone to prove Social Security benefits; the Trustee needs a Benefit Verification Letter or another acceptable statement.
- Deducting an income loss without attaching a filed tax return, or entering it somewhere other than "OTHER" in brackets.
- Applying for two properties, or for relief on a second property after receiving relief or an exemption elsewhere.
Frequently asked questions
Who qualifies for Knox County property tax relief?
Homeowners who own and live in the property as their primary residence in 2026 and are 65 or older, or approved as disabled, on or before December 31, 2026. Combined 2025 income of you, your spouse and all co-owners must stay within the limit printed on the form.
When is the deadline for Form CT-0067?
The signed application, all required documentation and full payment of property taxes must be received by April 5, 2027. The form adds that interest applies to property taxes starting March 1st, and relief cannot be applied for retroactively.
Can I submit the Knox County tax relief application online or by email?
No. The form says it cannot be submitted electronically or by email. Bring it to a Knox County Trustee location, with no appointment needed, or mail it to Knox County Trustee, P.O. Box 70, Knoxville, TN 37901.
Can I fill out Form CT-0067 online on FillingPDF?
Yes. You can fill out the PDF online on FillingPDF and download or print it. FillingPDF does not submit it: you deliver the signed form to the Knox County Trustee yourself, in person or by mail.
What documents do I need to apply?
Copies of 2025 income proof and a valid driver's license or state ID for you, your spouse and all co-owners. Proof of residency is needed if your ID address differs from the property. Trusts and mobile homes require their own documents.
Do I have to reapply for tax relief every year?
Yes. The Trustee's page says that once approved for tax relief or the senior tax freeze, you must reapply every year and provide documentation of eligibility.
Is a pending disability case enough to qualify?
No. A pending disability case is not eligible for tax relief as a disabled applicant. Your disability approval must be effective on or before December 31, 2026.
Do I need separate applications for the city and the county?
No. If you are applying for relief in both the city and the county, only one application is required. If you also want the Senior Property Tax Freeze, that is a separate program with its own application, but one set of documentation covers both.
Where can I get help filling out the application?
Visit any Knox County Trustee location, Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. No appointment is necessary, and staff can help with the application and make the required copies at no cost to you.
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