Trustee of Sullivan County
Meet our Trustee
Trustee
Angela Taylor
Contact Information:
Sullivan County Trustee
3411 Highway 126, Suite 104
Blountville, TN 37617
Phone: (423) 323-6464
Fax: (423) 323-4141
The Sullivan County Trustee is located on the first floor, Suite 104 of the historic Sullivan County Courthouse.
Office Hours
8am to 5pm Monday – Friday except designated holidays. Offices in Blountville will close at 2pm on Fridays during race weekend in March and August.
Responsibilities of the Trustee
The trustee acts as the general banker for the county, serving three primary functions:
- Collecting property taxes
- Receiving and disbursing county funds
- Managing the county’s cash flow
Property taxes are one of the county’s most important revenue sources. The trustee sends out property tax statements in October and collects and issues receipts prior to the February deadline. The trustee authorizes a uniform chart of county accounts administered by the county audit division, deposits funds daily and makes disbursements on official county warrants.
The trustee issues monthly and annual financial statements. The trustee is also charged with investing idle funds and working with the County Budget Committee to ensure investments are made according to state law and produce maximum earnings with the highest degree of safety.
Tax Assistance Programs
What is Tax Relief?
The Sullivan County Trustee administers the state funded Tax Relief Program to help taxpayers 65 or older, disabled citizens, veterans, and widow of a veteran pay their property taxes. For qualifying applicants, the state will pay all, or a portion of the property taxes on their home (including mobile homes) depending on the maximum amount of Tax Relief credit given in relation to the taxes due. Please note that Tax Relief benefits are available for both city and county taxes.
The Tax Relief Credit
The Tax Relief Credit is a rebate and does not have to be paid back unless it is later determined that the recipient was not eligible for the program. The income limit for elderly and disabled is $29,860.
Do I Qualify for Tax Relief?
You may be eligible for Tax Relief if you meet certain age, income, and residency requirements. Must provide evidence/ proof of age, income, and residency. If a mobile home a copy of your title or bill of sale is required.
How to Qualify for Elderly Homeowner Assistance
1. Age limit- Must be 65 by 12/31/2019.
2. Must own home and use as primary residence.
3. Maximum income limit (this includes spouse, and all owners of the property) of $29,860.
Legislation requires the income of the applicant’s spouse to be included, regardless of ownership and regardless of whether the spouse is living on the property.
How to Qualify for Disabled Homeowner Assistance
1. Must own home and use as primary residence.
2. Maximum income limit (includes spouse, and all owners of the property) of $29,860.
3. Must be totally and permanently disabled on or before 12/31/19.
Legislation requires the income of the applicant’s spouse to be included, regardless of ownership and regardless of whether the spouse is living on the property.
How to Qualify for Disabled Veteran Homeowner Assistance
- Must own home and use as a primary residence.
- Income not applicable.
- Must be eligible veteran determined by the Veterans Administration.
How to Qualify for Widow(er) of a Disabled Veteran Homeowner Assistance
1. Must own home and use as primary residence.
2. Must not have re-married.
3. Income is not applicable.
Application Process
To apply for the Tax Relief program on 2019 taxes, our staff will fill out the application with the homeowner(s) in the trustee’s office. Please come to our office to the main entrance of the historic Sullivan County Courthouse, Blountville; we are the first office on the left as you come in the main doors – Suite 104. The Trustee’s office address is 3411 Hwy 126, Suite 104, Blountville, TN 37617 – Phone number 423-323-6464.
Payment Options
Make payments 24/7 by visiting www.tennesseetrustee.com
How safe is online property tax payment?
This website uses specialized encryption to ensure that your tax payment information is secure. Online payments are more secure than mailing your payment from your home postbox.
Why is there a convenience fee?
A convenience fee of 2.75% is charged to the cardholder by the payment clearing house for processing a credit card payment or a flat $2.75 for an e-check payment. None of this fee is retained by the County. You will have an opportunity to see what the fee will be before completing your payment.
What kind of verification shows that I made my payment?
When payment is submitted, a printable confirmation of the transaction will become available for immediate printing and retention for your records. This transaction confirmation will contain all information about your online payment(s).
What do I do with my confirmation number?
Store your confirmation number in a safe place. It is a secure reference to your transaction and will be needed to access any payment information.
How will I know if my taxes were received before the due date?
Payments may be made up until 11:59 pm on the date payment is due. The date displayed on the confirmation page is recognized as the date of payment.
For 24/7 phone payments, call 877-768-5048
Why is there a convenience fee?
A convenience fee of 2.75% is charged to the cardholder by the payment clearing house for processing a credit card payment. None of this fee is retained by the County. You will have an opportunity to hear what the fee will be before completing your payment.
In Person Payments
What payment methods are accepted in person?
We accept cash, check, credit cards, debit cards, money orders and cashier’s check. Please make checks payable to Sullivan County Trustee.
Mailing Payments
Where do I mail my payment?
Please mail your check to:
Sullivan County Trustee
3411 Hwy 126, Suite 104
Blountville, TN 37617
