Tax Department

For questions concerning your property tax or personal property tax contact the Property Tax Clerk at 371-0060.  For questions
concerning your business license tax contact the Business Tax Clerk at 371-0060.

Taxes

Property Tax - Brentwood has not increased the effective city property tax rate since 1991.  The city has one of the lowest combined
city/county property tax rates for Tennessee cities with populations exceeding 10,000.  Residential property in Tennessee is assessed
at 25% of the appraised value as reflected on the tax roll.

City rate          $  .49
County rate     $2.26
$2.75 per $100.00 assessed value of property

Sales Tax - A 9.25% sales tax is imposed on taxable purchases in Williamson County.  (This includes the Tennessee State Sales Tax
of 7% and the Local Option Sales Tax of 2.25%).  The City of Brentwood receives half of the local option sales tax collected inside
the city limits while the Williamson County Schools receive the remaining half.

Telephone Service

See Utilities.

Tennis

Four lighted courts are available at Granny White Park and seven lighted courts at Crockett Park.  For hours and reservations,
see Parks.

Tornado Warning System

See Outdoor Warning System

Traffic Court

For information regarding traffic court and payment of fines and court costs, contact the Records Clerk at 371-2272 extension 272
or court@brentwood-tn.org.,  Monday through Friday 7 am - 4 pm. 
To pay citations online go to www.brentwood.paymycitationonline.com

Traffic Signals

To report a problem with a traffic signal call 371-0080, Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 pm.  After 5:00 pm and on weekend,
call 371-0160.

Trash Collection

See Garbage Collection or Recycling.

Tree Committee

The Tree Committee responsibilities include coordination of tree related activities, conducting an Arbor Day Ceremony and
providing tree information to the community.  Brentwood is a Tree City, USA.  The committee, composed of appointed Brentwood
residents, meets quarterly at 7:30 a.m.

Trees (In the Public Right-Of-Way)

Trees that are located in the public right-of-way may not be removed without the approval of the city.  For trees that are dead or
obstructing the view in the public right-of-way, contact the Public Works Department at 371-0080.