Signal Mountain property tax, in one number.
The typical Signal Mountain homeowner pays $3,877 a year on a $544,300 home. That's above the Hamilton County rate (0.62%) and well below the U.S. rate (0.94%).
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- Owners without a mortgage pay more.Homes owned outright paid a median $4,249, versus $3,566 for homes with a mortgage.
- Share of income.The median bill equals about 2.7% of the median household income of $141,008.
The data, charted
Effective rate compared
Owners vs renters
Cities in Hamilton County
Signal Mountain compared
| Area | Median tax | Home value | Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Signal Mountain | $3,877 | $544,300 | 0.71% |
| Hamilton County | $1,925 | $312,800 | 0.62% |
| Tennessee | $1,442 | $286,700 | 0.50% |
| United States | $3,119 | $332,700 | 0.94% |
Other cities in Hamilton County
Effective property tax rates nearby.
Nearby
- Hamilton County0.62% · $1,925
- Chattanooga0.80% · $2,265
- East Ridge0.74% · $1,555
- Red Bank0.68% · $1,830
- Soddy-Daisy0.58% · $1,487
- Middle Valley0.45% · $1,447
- Harrison0.40% · $1,241
- Walker County0.75% · $1,479
- Catoosa County0.65% · $1,566
- Whitfield County0.64% · $1,391
- Dade County0.57% · $1,133
- Sequatchie County0.45% · $1,051
- Bradley County0.45% · $1,187
Good to know
What is the property tax rate in Signal Mountain?
The effective rate is about 0.71%. The median homeowner pays $3,877 a year on a home worth a median $544,300 (ACS 2020–2024). The legal tax rates set by each taxing unit are different numbers; the effective rate is what owners actually pay as a share of value.
How much is property tax on a $550,000 home in Signal Mountain?
About $3,905 a year, or roughly $325 a month, at Signal Mountain's average effective rate of 0.71%. Homestead, senior, veteran or other exemptions can lower the real bill, and a recent purchase or reassessment can raise it.
Why is my bill different from this estimate?
Your bill depends on your home's assessed value from the county assessor, the exact taxing units where you live (county, city, school district, special districts) and any exemptions you get. These figures are medians across all owner-occupied homes, not a bill for any address.
How current is this data?
It comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024, the latest release. Homeowners report the taxes they paid, so the numbers lag current bills by one to two years. We update the site when the Census Bureau publishes new estimates each December.
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