As a reminder, to avoid penalties on your Kingsport property taxes, owners must pay those taxes on or before November 30, 2023.

A 2% fee will be added to unpaid property taxes on December 1, 2023, a 4% fee will be added on January 1, 2024, and a 1% fee will be added on the 1^st of every subsequent month until the property taxes are paid in full.

Note – penalties assessed for delinquent tax payments cannot be waived by any city official.

Property taxes can be paid online (www.kingsporttn.gov) by mail or in person at the Customer Service Center on the first floor of city hall (415 Broad Street). The drive-thru at city hall offers two options of paying property taxes. The electronic kiosk in Lane 1 accepts cash, check or credit/debit card payments. Checks may be put in an envelope and placed in the drop box in Lane 2.

The City of Kingsport accepts VISA, MasterCard, and Discover credit/debit cards at the Customer Service Center, online and at the drive-thru kiosk. A 2.75% card processing fee will be assessed for all property taxes paid by credit/debit cards. There are no additional fees at the kiosk if paying by cash or check.

You can also pay your property taxes online by using an eCheck option with no additional fees. Visit www.kingsporttn.gov and select online tax payments. Then after selecting your account or address, select the payment type “eCheck” and enter the requested bank information.

Note – property tax payments cannot be paid over the phone.

Kingsport’s property tax rate is the same as last year – $1.9983. The City of Kingsport Customer Service Center can be reached at 423-343-9860.

How much are my property taxes?

If you want to find out how much you owe, you can do so by following these easy steps.

• Visit www.kingsporttn.gov.
• Click PAY ONLINE.
• Choose ONLINE TAX PAYMENTS.
• Select Account Search from the left side.
• Using the drop-down menu, select Search by Street Address. Enter your street name and select county, then click the SEARCH button.
• Click NEXT PAGE until you locate your address. Click on your address to see your tax bill.
• If you click PAY BILL, you will be directed to pay by credit/debit card or by eCheck.
• If you prefer not to pay online, you can print the page and mail it in with your check to the following address: Kingsport Customer Service Center, 415 Broad Street, Kingsport, TN 37660.

What if I did not receive a tax bill?

FIRST – Contact the Customer Service Center at 423-229-9418. Please be aware, failing to receive a tax notice or disputing a property’s assessed value are not valid reasons for not paying on time. Penalties will still be assessed.

SECOND – if you need to update your mailing address or contact information for your property, you must contact the Property Tax Assessors Office in the county where your property is located.

Sullivan County Property Tax Assessor

3411 Highway 126

Blountville, TN  37617

423-323-6455

Hawkins County Property Tax Assessor

110 East Main Street

Rogersville, TN  37857

423-272-8505

Is tax relief available?

You may qualify for assistance from the State of Tennessee if you own your own home, use it as your primary residence and meet the following criteria:

1. You must be 65 years old or disabled on or before Dec. 31, 2023. The maximum 2022 income of the applicant, spouse, co-owner and remaining residents is $33,460. The maximum market value on which tax relief is calculated is $30,900.

2. You are a 100% service connected disabled veteran or surviving spouse of a 100% service connected disabled veteran (regardless of total annual income). The maximum market value on which tax relief is calculated is $175,000.

Please visit the Tennessee Comptroller of the Treasury site for a complete list of requirements at http://www.tncot.cc/taxrelief or to speak to a state employee, call 615-747-8871.

The Kingsport Parks and Recreation Department is hosting an inclusive Christmas Party on December 1 from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at the V.O. Dobbins, Sr. Complex (301 Louise Street).

The event is open to folks of all ages. Enjoy games like kickball, cornhole and Christmas-themed activities. Attendees are encouraged to wear their favorite tacky holiday sweater.

Though the event is free, Kingsport Parks and Recreation officials are asking folks to register to know approximately how many people will be showing up. To register, please visit https://bit.ly/40CehXv.

The Christmas Party is part of the department’s A.S.P.I.R.E. (Adaptive: Sports Programs Inclusive Recreation Experiences) program. Adaptive programs are for people with disabilities or physical limitations and are designed to ensure fair and equal competition among participants.

For information about other programs and classes offered by Kingsport Parks and Recreation, please visit www.kingsportparksandrecreation.org.

Feel free to bring a spouse, a child, a significant other or a good friend

Bays Mountain Park is partnering with a local yoga instructor to offer residents a special Holiday Partner Yoga class at the Farmstead Museum.

The event will take place from 11 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. on December 2 at the Farmstead Museum at Bays Mountain Park.

Join us for a unique class designed to enhance communication between you and a partner, while challenging your body in active poses that build strength, balance and flexibility. The class will end with a relaxation and meditative section.

The cost is $6 per person and class size is limited to 12 people. Feel free to bring a spouse, a child, a significant other or a good friend. Wear exercise clothing and bring your own mat and water with a sealable lid. All levels are welcome.

To register, visit https://bit.ly/3Ly15wy. You can also register by clicking on the CivicRec link in the Connect Kingsport app or go to www.kingsporttn.gov and click on “CivicRec,” then search for “yoga” in the search bar.

For information about other events, activities and programs offered by Bays Mountain Park, visit www.baysmountain.com.

Allandale Mansion is continuing a decades long tradition this holiday season by opening its doors to the public and letting folks enjoy room after room of Christmas decorations.

The Allandale Mansion Christmas Tours will take place on December 2 (from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m.) and on December 3 (from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.). Tickets will be available at the door and are priced as follows:

• Ages 12 and up: $3 (cash only)
• Children 6-12: $1 (cash only)
• Children under 6: Free

The Christmas tours are self-guided and normally take around 30 minutes to an hour. The mansion will have people on hand throughout the house to answer any questions about Allandale and its history.

Cookies and hot cider will be offered on both days. Harpist Martha Painter will be performing on December 3 from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. while Santa Claus himself will pay the mansion a visit on December 3 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.

Allandale Mansion was built in the early 1950s and donated to the city of Kingsport in 1969 after the death of its owner, Harvey Brooks. The property includes the mansion, two barns, a picnic pavilion, two man-made ponds, the Heron Dome and a 2,000-square-foot amphitheater.

Please note, Allandale Mansion can be rented during the holidays for events and photo sessions. For more information call 229-9422.