City and County property tax dates, side by side
One from the City of Memphis, one from the Shelby County Trustee. Independent service, not a tax office.
The City of Memphis and the Shelby County Trustee each publish their own due date. For 2026 taxes, the City lists August 31, 2026, and the Trustee lists the first Monday of October.
At a glance
Memphis and Shelby County use two calendars. Each row shows what that office publishes. Dates are as published by each office. Last checked October 25, 2026. Open the office's own site to confirm a date before you act on it.
| Item | What the office publishes | Where to confirm |
|---|---|---|
| City of Memphis 2026 tax due | August 31, 2026 | City of Memphis site |
| City of Memphis added charge | 1.5% of the tax still due is added each month, starting September 1, 2026 | City of Memphis site |
| Shelby County Trustee tax due | First Monday of October each year | Shelby County Trustee site |
| Shelby County Trustee payment window | Through the last day of February of the following year without added fees | Shelby County Trustee site |
| Shelby County Trustee added charges begin | March 1, after the end of February | Shelby County Trustee site |
| Shelby County Trustee added charge | 1.5% of the base tax is added from March 1 | Shelby County Trustee site |
Where to pay each bill: how to pay both property tax bills, and what tools can help.
The two offices run separate bills, which is why one property can get two tax bills with different dates.
City of Memphis dates
The City of Memphis publishes August 31, 2026 as the due date for 2026 City property tax. After that date the City adds 1.5% of the tax still due each month, starting September 1, 2026. Read the City's own site for the current rules.
Shelby County dates
The Shelby County Trustee publishes the first Monday of October as the due date. The Trustee says the tax can be settled through the last day of February without added fees. From March 1 the Trustee adds 1.5% of the base tax. Confirm each date on the Trustee site.
Why the calendars differ
The City of Memphis and the Shelby County Trustee are two offices. Each sets its own due date and keeps its own records, so one address can have two bills with two different dates.
Payment programs
Each office may offer payment programs. Ask each office for details.
Where each office publishes its dates
The City of Memphis and the Shelby County Trustee each publish their dates on their own sites. Open the office's site and look for its property tax pages to confirm a date.
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ClearParcels is an independent service, not a tax office or payment portal. It prepares checks and checklists only and never receives, holds, or pays property taxes.